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Hill People Gear Tarahumara
750ci 12.29L
$125


More info: http://www.hillpeoplegear.com/Produc...5/Default.aspx


The Tarahumara pack is one of the smallest packs I own; it is also one of the most comfortable. Coming in at 725 cubic inches makes this a single day pack and by most standards it would be a small one at that. The Tarahumara is a single pocket with a single middle zipper for access, this makes the Tarahumara incredible simple which can be a positive or negative depending on use. Personally I use this for short day hikes or times when I need a couple water bottles, a jacket and a camera. The compressions straps expand to add even more external storage of jackets, also the bottom of the pack had a paracord compression set up (I changed it to shock cord).
The Tarahumara is an incredible comfortable pack, credit for this is due to the Hill People Gear shoulder harness. Of course it doesn’t hurt that at 725cu inches overloading can’t become a problem.


Likes:
Weight – I haven’t personally weighed it but according to Hill People Gear it weighs 1.25 pounds.
Dual side water bottle pockets – Having water bottle pockets on the side
Comfort – as stated above the shoulder harness is great and makes this pack great to carry


Dislikes:
Simplicity – this one could fit under “likes” and “dislikes”, some internal organization would be nice but it would add some weight and part of the beauty of the Tarahumara is the simplicity. HPG also make an insert which adds a PALS panel to the back of the inside of the pack.
Size – I hate putting this under “dislike” but 725ci is small, it doesn’t take a lot to fill it, but again if I need/want more room I have other options.


Overall the Tarahumara is an excellent day pack, it’s well built and Hill People Gear’s attention to detail is spot on. If you are looking for a simple, comfortable, daypack I can’t recommend a better pack than the Tarahumara.