MARMOT KOMPRESSOR VERVE 26 REVIEW FULL
MARMOT KOMPRESSOR VERVE 26 REVIEW ZIP

The pack has all the features you need and nothing you don't. Tool attachment: Metal tool holders for trekking poles and ice axe loopsĭislikes: None so far.2 straps on the bottom to attach a sleeping pad.

MARMOT KOMPRESSOR VERVE 26 REVIEW ZIP

Included rain cover which stows in its own bottom zip pocket.

You can see the blue hanger that can be tucked away when not in use.

Hydration compatible: There is a slot for a hydration bladder that's outside of the main compartment.

Also, there are hip belt pockets which are always handy for keeping small items. The padding is just right for a 40L pack and I image this pack can carry up to 40 pounds comfortably.

The shoulder straps and hip belt are padded and there's an adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle.

Interior pockets: There is a top mesh pocket with a key clip and a side mesh pocket.

Interior sleeve: The sleeve is stretchy with bungee and fits a 15' laptop.

Top straps: Good for carrying a jacket or a rope :).

Side Pocket: The other side has a side pocket and vertical zip pocket.

Side Pocket: One side has TWO stretch pockets for tall bottles.

Front Pocket: One stretchy mesh zip front pocket which is good for a guide book or map.

4 zippers for the main compartment: Allows for unzipping of the pack from top or bottom.

MARMOT KOMPRESSOR VERVE 26 REVIEW FULL

Panel zip main compartment: This pack has a full zip panel so you can open just to top like a top-loader or open the pack fully to access all your gear.If ventilated packs are your thing, these packs are in the same size range and also have panel access: Gregory Z38, Osprey Stratos 34 and Marmot Kompressor Verve 32/38. Personally, this tradeoff for keeping my back a little less sweaty is not worth it but some people do prefer it. Also, the load ends up farther away from the wearer's body. The downside, however, is the shape of the main compartment becomes banana shaped making it hard to pack rigid items like a laptop or bear canister. In comparison, a ventilated backpanel has a mesh backing allowing airflow behind the pack for breathability. This makes the main compartment easy to pack and keeps the load close to the wearer's back. Shape/Design: This pack has a traditional backpanel which means there is no gap between wearer’s back and the backpack.Personally, I find 40L is the sweet spot for capacity no matter what the activity, hiking/travel/climbing. The pack has tons of features to help with organization and the biggest change is the panel opening which makes accessing things in the pack much easier than a top-loading pack. At 40 liters, it is big enough to carry a ton of gear but not so big that it can't be carried on a plane.

Overview: This is REI's latest all-around pack which replaces the Lookout 40 Pack.

Marmot kompressor verve 26 review