Ozark Trail Himont 50L Backpacking Backpack, Gray

I like that it is comfortable and roomy. Good size and lots of pockets and attachment sites. Looking forward to lots of hikes and backpacking trips.

This is a decent pack for both beginners and for backpackers looking to transition to a lighter base weight. Here are some of the pros and cons... Pros: Mid range capacity (good for multi-day trips, but not big enough for winter outings); Mesh side pockets are flexible enough to accommodate a variety of water bottle sizes; The mesh back pocket can handle wet items that you don't want to mix with the contents of the main compartment; A separate sleeping bag section can be opened to turn the pack into one large compartment; the pack suspension height adjustable enough to fit a large range of torso sizes; The pack includes a rain cover; The pack lid is removable and convertible (turning into a small day pack), and the pack is hydration bladder compatible. And now for the cons: The padding on the shoulder pads and hip belt is minimal (if you get stuck carrying a larger load, this could make for an uncomfortable trip); The rain cover is not easily detached (I like to use the cover a dry seat cover when I need one); The detachable top pouch that converts to a small day pack has very limited use as a day pack and is really quirky as a top pouch; and, as noted by another reviewer, the pack strap/handle is made of a stiff plastic and can be annoying if you are of the wrong height (if that's the only thing bothering you, simply cut it off). So... some bad, lots of good. Overall, you can't go wrong for the price. If you are looking for something to take with you while you tackle a a thru-hike on the PCT, keep looking. But for us occasional packers, those just starting out, or even those folks looking to try lightweight backpacking, this very well may have been made just for you.