High Sierra Mesa Waistpack

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OK but not what I needed
I am participating in a 60 mile walking event, so was looking for a fanny pack/water bottle that I can use. On my first walk using the pack, I encountered a few issues. The first is that the water bottles are more towards the back of the pack, meaning that I could not reach them easily while walking. I had to shift the pack around in order to get to the bottles....something that will grow tiresome over a 60 mile walk! Also, the water bottles, when filled to capacity, are very cumbersome and heavy. I could feel them pulling the bag down and making it a bit awkward and uncomfortable (this went away when I dumped half of the liquid out). The bottles only have screw caps with a very large mouth...makes it difficult to drink while walking unless you want the water to spill all over your face. I have not yet looked into finding a pop-top lid that will fit. Lastly, the strap that holds the buckle is not of the same material as the actual pack. It is thinner and tends to dig more into your skin while walking. I did seem to adapt to it after walking for a bit, so am not sure if that is a minor drawback or a major one. The quality of the product is nice. I can see it being perfect for other uses (hiking perhaps, or maybe even biking). It just isn't suiting my needs as well as hoped.

Nice but bulky
I bought this primarily to take the strain of a pack off of my shoulders. The water canteens are too big and bulky for me to find it comfortable, I traded my husband for his waistpack which has bottles half the size. The construction is good, and the waterproof pocket is great for a camera. I am a petite female, this pack may work better for a larger person. The canteen pockets will not accomodate smaller bottles.

High Sierra Mesa (Graphite/Ash/Blk)
This is a great pack for long hikes. It has good sized storage space for cell, keys and such. The water bottles hold more water than you'll need in a day, ever.