ALPS OutdoorZ Pathfinder Camo Hunting Pack, Expandable Lumbar/Daypack with Waist Belt

Ok, so those of you in the market for a new pack for the backcountry, this is the one. I am an outfitter/guide and have used every pack out there. I’ve tried every big brand possible , from Eberlestock, Badlands, Horn hunter and Cabela’s packs, including the guide model fanny pack. The zippers always failed. There new packs are very poor. Whoever designed them has never been in the woods chasing elk or deer, they probably should be designing something else! This pack has all the right adjustments. One reviewer complained of chafing. I did some adjusting and it feels great. I even put a load in it and it just feels part of you. Take thirty minutes when you get it and adjust to fit. The zippers are smooth on this and yes there is a water bladder compartment, and when the pack is unfolded into the pack from the fanny it says H20 where the hose comes out. The padding is great on the hips as well as the shoulders, again adjustments everywhere. I also got the bino harness with it and the buckles are compatible (One reviewer stated otherwise). The harness is a nice addition. I currently use the Kuiu bino system and this is nice too, but every company has different buckles which is lame, but it is what it is. I use 10×42 swaro’s and it is tight fit but still good. If you choose not to use the bino system and have a different preference no biggy, just unclip the ALPS and use whatever you desire. The pack is a complete pack. I still use frames for meat hauling but could easily use this if needed. It literally is 4 packs in one. If you live in the mountains every opportunity you can like I do and you need a quality pack , no doubt this is the one. If there was one negative (minor) it would be the orange ALPZ writing on the back and the orange badges on the harness. A black Sharpie corrected this. Cannot understand why pack company’s use red (badlands) or orange, when every other part is camo? For all you turkey hunters out there! No red or orange. Again a little tweaking and this will be your go to pack! This is an all-around pack for you rifle guys to muzzleloaders to archery, a nice little slit for guns or bow and spotting scope stands or photography stands. Now get to ordering and go spend three four days with this in the wilderness, Very water resistant to all the elements mother nature throws your way. I ordered Max 1 camo (wish they had Predator or similar), but it works for the rugged woods of Washington!