CamelBak Fourteener

I picked this up for my peak bagging assaults and the day I bought it, it found itself tackling the state high point here in NM. A non-technical walk in the park as most say. It is however about a 13 mile trek, a significant portion of which is above tree line. The time of year also dictated the need for layers and shell worthy of holding off sustained precipitation.
This pack holds all that you need for a quick assault on peaks and what initially felt like a lightweight and potentially fragile material on the outer face, has proven to be quite burly despite it's lightweight feel. The storage capacity is what makes this thing so good at what it was intended for. The fact it has the nifty fleece lined valuables pocket, ice axe loop, two trekking pole loops, large stash pocket, organization in the front pocket are all the proverbial icing on the cake.
About the only things I can critique on this pack is the DWR finish wasn't very D (as in durable). It's completely lost all of it's repellence, which can be death with so it's not a deal breaker.
If I had a suggestion I might like to see a mesh hip belt pocket for things like a GPS or some snacks. Otherwise I think they've nailed it with this one!
I even use this thing to tote my books to and from school! Enough room for books and even a change of clothes if I'm riding my MTB in. If I'm going Ultra Light this pack even serves as a overnight bag, and has accompanied me on many overnight "Bike-Packing" trips. My most used/favorite "small" pack.

My original review ended up as a comment on the other post. I want to make sure it gets my 5 stars. There is good organization and use for all its pockets. Many different straps you can adjust for a comfortable fit. The NVIS does allow some airflow, however in the summer it can still get a little sweaty as expected.
I originaly got this for a day pack, but have since began using it as an ultralight overnight pack in the desert. In the main compartment I can store a neoair sleeping pad, jetboil, small quilt and a few pounds of food with room to spare. the small compartment fits my flashlight, first aid kit and personal items, compass etc. The middle open air compartment stretches out and is big enouph for even my small MSR 2 man tent (3lbs). I know its not the intended use, but it does hold up well. With 3L of water it comes out to 20 lbs. and dosent seem to be to much for it.
On day hikes its a little more room than i need in warm weather but sinches down comfortably. My wife uses the outside pocket to store water bottles, camera and the loops for hiking poles for me to carry and she can get to them anytime without stopping.

Scored the 2009 on SAC for my 18 year old son and my boyfriend bought a new one to replace his old Rim Runner. First of all, you cannot go wrong with the Camelbak bladders. While our version (2009) has the older bladders, the new bladders are even more awesome. Changing hoses WAS a real task but they have fixed that. Camelbak has also improved the drying process.
As for the pack, there are several features I admire about this model. I love the internal sunglasses pocket. It is soft and really keeps those important things (glasses, cell phone) safe. The main compartment is roomy enough for several clothing items such as fleece, waterproof outer, etc. Great organizers in slim spaces on the external front pockets. The material is tough and stands up to weather and abuse.
Seriously if you are considering a solid day pack - get this one. It is also very adjustable and ours has been on every kind of frame (skinny to large)
If you have a short torso, I would recommend a woman's Camelbak instead.

I purchased this pack with no time to spare, and received it in perfect time. Ironically I took this Fourteener Pack on my very first Fourteener hike up White Mountain with no time to do any kind of break in and it did not disappoint. Had the 3L bladder full + 1 more liter on one side pouch (8.8lb water + 2lb pack is at 10 already) plus GU packs, lunch for the top of the mountain, and layers of clothing for the temperate weather. It weighed 26lbs or so and this thing did not let me down, causing no amount of soreness of my shoulders or back at all! It held everything I could throw at it and had plenty of space to spare. I had a Patagonia light rain shell, a regular hoody, spare pants, a thermal long sleeve and misc. doodads and could have fit almost twice that inside to give an idea.
Highly recommended!

Bought this a year ago to replace an older Camelbak model. I was looking for a good daypack/hydration pack that was lightweight but most importantly, had good ventilation along the back. There's nothing worse than having a hot pack sticking to your back as you're hiking along, am I right? The NVIS ventilated back panel is awesome. The pack is comfy as hell when full and air flows freely between the pack and my back. So far the pack has proved to be extremely durable, even after a slide down a scree field, there are no tears/rips/frays anywhere on the pack. I love it!

This bag is great!! Fits comfortably to the body, straps sit well and the side pockets are great. We have used this bag for the last year with no problems for 4 hour hikes to 12 hour hikes...perfection!!!
HOWEVER....I would have liked more pockets.
Great bag!