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Rei Grand Tour Travel Pack

Travel > LuggageRated: **** by 4 reviews.

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Destination comfort and convenience: REI Grand Tour travel pack features a hydration-ready, removable daypack and an adjustable suspension system.

  • From luggage to backpack, the zip-away suspension system features adjustable torso length and padded shoulder straps, waistbelt and backpanel
  • Panel-loading daypack zips on/off main pack easily; daypack's main compartment features a hydration pocket and hose port (reservoir sold separately)
  • Daypack's front panel organizer includes pockets for cards, pens, electronics and keys; vertical zippered pocket provides additional storage
  • Travel pack's main compartment has a large zippered opening for easy access to the interior
  • Zippered bottom compartment provides extra storage for clothes and gear; adjustable divider creates a sleeping bag compartment
  • Locking zipper sliders on daypack and main travel pack let you secure your possessions (locks sold separately)
  • Exterior compression straps stabilize the load for jostle-free carrying
  • Side mesh pockets hold one-liter water bottles; top organizer pocket holds a few pens, spare change and other small essentials
  • Female-specific shoulder harness adjusts easily to fit torso lengths from 14 to 17 in.; padded waistbelt adjusts securely around hips
  • Two aluminum stays create excellent load-bearing support
  • Zippered panel conceals the suspension system—great when checking the bag at the airport
  • Side and top foam handles; D-rings let you clip on a single shoulder strap (sold separately) for another carrying option
  • Daypack volume is 750 cu. in. (12 liters) and main bag volume is 3,300 cu. in. (54.5 liters,) for a total volume of 4,050 cu. in. (66.5 liters)
  • Constructed of 420-denier nylon twill with 630-denier ballistic nylon on bottom for added sturdiness

Approximate volume:4,050 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric:66.5 liters
Average weight:4 lbs. 8 oz.
Dimensions:25 x 14 x 9 inches
Fits torso:14 - 17 inches
Frame material:Aluminum
Hydration compatible:Yes
Material:Nylon
Number of pockets:6 + 2 main compartments
Number of stays:1
Removable bag dimensions:15 x 11 x 5 inches

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Rei Grand Tour Travel Pack Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

awesome, REI finally made this bag!

Rating:****
i love to hike and travel and was always worried when checking in my previous hiking backpack for fear the straps would be ripped off. this pack's strap cover is great for that, and for easier storage (when i'm traveling i use it as an extra place to pack small/flat things if i've run out of space in the main pack). the multi-entry pockets make for easy access and more organized packing.

the small bag on the back is great when you get to where you want to be, and want to run around but don't want to pack an extra bag.

the only drawback was that the padded side strap isn't exactly centered so it's a bit off balance when i was carrying it on it's side. but with that said, a month or so later when i was carrying it the same way, i didn't have this problem - so it could have been how i packed it.

overall it fits great, comfortable, great to travel with, and is a unique color so easy to find in the airport.
ninio at REI on 02/27/2009

Great All Around Bag

Rating:****
I have a previous generation of this bag that I use all the time. I have some issues with the version I own, but I'm happy to see that REI made the improvements I would have recommended (such as a cinch strap attached to the little backpack and the side mesh pocket is upright instead of sideways).

I've taken many multi-week trips with this bag and it has more than enough space for my needs and it's really easy to carry around on my back without being obstructive. Because the straps zip in I never worry about them getting dirty or ripping off while they are transitting through airports.

My coworkers and friends abroad love my bag so much they want me to purchase a few for them on my next trip to the states. I really recommend this to anyone who wants a moderately sized but versatile bag.
joyfulfortress at REI on 08/09/2009

Daypack too small for laptop computer.

Rating:****
This pack was terrific for my week long trek to the Grand Tetons... the only drawback was that I was going for work and needed to carry my laptop onto the plane (can't check it in the bigger bag). The daypack isn't big enough for a laptop computer, so I ended up having to carry another daypack in addition to this pack+daypack, which got cumbersome and totally defeated the purpose of the bag... IF ONLY the day pack were a bit bigger, I would have only needed this one bag and it would have been perfect.
sarsam at REI on 08/11/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Ok

Rating:***
i travel quite a bit to random spots on the earth where a roller bag would never cut it. I purchased this bag to replace one I had been using for years simply for the easy access front zipper. Plus, I thought the bigger size and detachable day pack would be a big bonus. In reality, this bag was just too enormous, and I'm back on REI looking for a smaller bag to take on my next trip. Even if you don't fill the bag to capacity, there's not much of an option to cinch it down. It's pretty heavy and awkward, and I did not want to carry it on my back for a step more than I had to. Also, figuring out the zippers is a bit complicated at first - I thought I had broken off the detachable backpack.

In all, it's a well-made, solid bag, but I just wouldn't want to take it with me anywhere!
oohlarock at REI on 09/22/2009