I needed a light-weight backpack to carry my work gear (lunch, snacks, work clothing, packed down puffer insulated jacket, toque, and often a lap top computer) back & forth. My old pack was quite dated and was starting to hurt by back and neck (carrying 10-15 pounds of gear). The Rep at my local store was extremely helpful and encouraged me to size up to the 40L, which I'm so glad I did. I rarely always need all this space, but it's super handy to have if needed and for most times I can just cinch in the straps to easily adjust for a smaller load. I absolutely LOVE this pack!!! It's light-weight, and the women's specific design ensures a great fit instead of trying to get into a man's oversized version. I also bought the waterproof cover for wet, rainy days. Only con is that in next version I would include a few more zippered pockets on the outside (and inside).
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