CamelBak Pivot Roll Top Pack

Personally, I really like the look of this bag. The bag is very light and seems to be durable. The shoulder straps are quite thin and it wouldn’t be comfy to wear the bag for a long period of time. I wouldn’t say that this bag is roomy, but the capacity of 20L would allow me to carry all my essentials, such as a 13 inch laptop and some books. There’s also side pockets, one for a water bottle and the other is a pocket with zip. I doubt that it would fit or be comfy with a 15 laptop, so I hope this would help the next buyer in considering buying this bag. Even though there are some features of the bag that could be made better/improved, I will still give this awesome looking and best all around bag five stars.

I wanted a pack of the lightest-possible construction, light-reflecting to lessen back sweat, and large enough to contain what would normally be in my pockets plus one days' fresh clothing for my longer rides. I got *exactly* what I wanted. You don't buy this pack to carry cases of beer; you buy it to *disappear* on your back and that's what it does.

I have been looking for a lightweight backpack for a while that has a decent water bottle pocket, water resistant, and a front external pocket. This backpack checks all of those boxes and is a go to backpack for day trips (city/hikes/biking), where I might carry a water bottle, layers, and a lunch/snack. No durability or conditional issues in the few months of ownership.It looses a star for comfort; as some reviews note the shoulder straps are thin and can dig in when fully loaded, a waist belt would help with this problem (I don't think it is designed for more than 10lbs).

I have used this bag often but it really impressed me when I took it off the trails and into the happiest place on earth (Disneyland) I packed this bag and it still stayed light on my shoulders. The only thing I would change is the width of the straps.

I didn’t like it because the material is too thin and the size is too small for what I Need

This bag is comfortable and it's lightweight and it carries a lot more than you would expect it to.I like the way the top is roll down and the straps are really comfortable to carry, even with heavy loads. The fabric is nice and durable and it's really secure when it's all closed up. I used this one for a rock hunting trip to the creek and it did a great job of holding on to my treasures, it was filled nearly to the top with rocks and it held strong, I even added the wet ones and it cleaned up great and the price is fair. 4 stars.*If this review helped you make an informed choice about this product in any way I would appreciate it if you take a moment of your time and let me know by hitting the Helpful button and letting me know. I appreciate that you took the time to read my review, Thank you!*

I recently took the CamelBak Pivot Roll Top Backpack on a week-long trip to Spain and it held up very nicely on walking around all day in the city and a few light hikes. The bag is super light and made of recycled material and folds (or rolls up) to be very compact inside another backpack or a carry-on. I stuffed it in my suitcase and when I took it out, had no wrinkles or otherwise stress marks. When out, I wore the backpack roughly 10-12 hours for 7 days straight so I got pretty familiar with the ins and outs of the bag:STRAPS: the straps are a bit busy with lots of loose ends hanging around and can get caught on things. Most higher end bags offer smaller straps to hold the loose ends in a small ball to keep it clean but this bag does not have that. I normally use mid-chest strap when the bag gets heavy but after a day I didn't find myself using it much and was nice to be able to un-clip it from the straps. Otherwise, they are made of light mesh and conform to how tight you want your straps. They don't offer much padding but that would only add bulk so didn't need that.POCKETS: The bag offers 3 outside pockets and 1 main pocket with 2 internal pockets (1 with a noose for a hydration pack, which I used to put maps and loose items and 1 smaller zippered pocket which I appreciated to put my wallet and other valuables). The 3 outer pockets are: 1 for a water bottle with a brilliantly included stretchy strap that expands with a larger bottle but can still hold a smaller container. It's quite deep and I had no trouble throwing a hydroflask in there or even a 1L water bottle for longer walks. The other 2 front pockets include 1 zippered (waterproof) that can open out to put another bottle or hold other smaller items (this is where I usually threw my phone in to or small snacks. The middle outside pocket is a bit awkward because it has no zipper so I was afraid to put anything in there as several times something slipped out but could be good for something immediate you want to grab in and out (like maps or snacks).USE: The top flap is a roll top, which should not be unfamiliar to lots of users but unlike others, does not really stay tightly rolled up and I found myself having the tighten the buckle to ensure it stayed closed. The buckle also has a super cool magnet on it and the open and close mechanism is the first of its kind I have used.After using it for a week, it's my now go-to bag for traveling, going to the park, or light hikes anywhere. Definitely give this bag a shot.