I purchased my Shadowlight 60L over a year ago and have really enjoyed it. Among other hikes, I have used the pack on section hikes of about 350 miles of the Arizona Trail and the 60 mile Mammoth Lakes-to-Yosemite Valley section of the JMT. I have a permit to finish the southern part of the JMT later this Summer and will be using the Shadowlight on this hike. It is very comfortable! I rarely fuss with straps and adjustments once tensioned properly. I have very few complaints about the pack. I love the removable sit pad and the sizable hip belt pockets. A very minor irritation is the lack of ventilation between pack and my back. This becomes more noticeable on warmer hikes in the Southern Arizona deserts where I live. Though the lower side pockets are well designed for on-the-fly access to my smart water bottles, I’ve added a Z-packs bottle holder on one of my shoulder straps for even easier access. At first, I was disappointed to realize I was not going to be able to mount either my BV500 or BV450 bear can on the top of the pack. There are no attach points to add a long Y-strap. I realize, however, that this is not a good place for all that weight. I am satisfied since the bear can fits inside the pack with all my other gear. This is a good reason to get the 60L version over the 45L version of the pack. It has taken a while to learn to stuff things I might need on the trail near the zipper. The access is nice for ditty bag, clothing, etc. On heavier loads when the pack is well stuffed, I have avoided accessing items through the zipper. I still don’t trust any zipper will hold up when you try to reclose them under such stress. Overall I’m very pleased with the Shadowlight. At $200, it is a great value.
@juanbackpacks2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting up your experience with the pack! It will definitely be helpful for folks considering the Shadowlight!
@veroniquediallo6055 Жыл бұрын
Finally a review on the Shadowlight that has actually been on the trail for more than one hour. This was delightful, I really appreciate that you touched upon all the features and there quirks. The pack is water-resistant so it would stand to use a rain cover, which is not a deal. The insight on waterproof zippers, was excellent. I've had my eye on this pack while considering others. Thank you for the info, very appreciated.
@juanbackpacks Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your positive feedback and also adding some more information that other may find useful!
@Mike_Blanda Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! I’m looking into this pack one day. Thanks for the video
@juanbackpacks Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching the video and your positive comments.
@Mike_Blanda Жыл бұрын
@@juanbackpacks absolutely!!!!
@ms7fam433 Жыл бұрын
Really like my OV Shadowlight. Only problem I've had is the hip belt pocket zippers get stuck when I opened them all the way. If they didn't turn down at the end, it wouldn't be a problem. Great review...
@juanbackpacks Жыл бұрын
Good piece of info to add. Thanks for the insight on the zip pockets. I don’t use them that much.
@tubbatravels Жыл бұрын
Great review, no nonsense and detailed. Cheers.
@juanbackpacks Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback! Much appreciated!!
@carsonhoward9489 Жыл бұрын
This is the exact pack I want. My buddy has the 40 or 45L pack and he loves it.
@juanbackpacks Жыл бұрын
It’s definitely a solid pack. The price/weight/quality/usability makes it a HUGE bang for the buck purchase.
@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING Жыл бұрын
Looks like a great pack. Thanks for sharing. Nice review. New follower here. Crow
@juanbackpacks Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and the follow @asthecrowflieshiking! Much appreciated!
@kmichaelp45082 ай бұрын
Crow seems to be showing up on a lot of different channels these days…well… not really these days 🤔 And that Georgia boy has 7K subscribers now! Me included 🙏
@anselmocat2 жыл бұрын
Hey Juan. On my shadowlight the belt tightening straps are doubled and sewn at the ends to prevent pull throughs. Sounds like yours might have escaped QC 🤣
@juanbackpacks2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment.. ha ha.. i was thinking that the strap thing may have been an error because I was remembering my sons Shadowlight having some material folded and double sewn at the ends…. I’m going to have to circle back around to them on that.
@Shawn-in-da-Canyon Жыл бұрын
I wish this pack came with a rain cover. I’d like to use it for a Mount Everest Base Camp trek. But, I’m concerned about rain.
@juanbackpacks Жыл бұрын
Very valid concern.. it is water resistant but not water proof so a pack cover or pack liner would be best.
@dylanhardy64433 ай бұрын
Where do i put my sleeping pad?
@juanbackpacks3 ай бұрын
I fold mine and put it inside the pack just above my sleeping quilt.