I love the ReHauler 3. You can stuff tons into the three bins, and it is so much easier to organize my camping gear how I want to.

I’ve been using mountainsmith gear for a long time. Haven’t made a purchase in many years though. The stuff lasts. This is the first time I’ve bought directly from Mountainsmith, but likely won’t be the last.

Easy to set up, seems sturdy but it hasn’t been through much yet. Nice ventilation and the vestibules are roomy. Weathertight and roomy and packs pretty small. Nothing better for the price!

I use it (mostly) as a cross-body sling. The size of the larger ("medium") model fits my life perfectly. It has enough organization, but not too much. Construction is bulletproof. This is the most useful Mountainsmith item I have ever bought.

Good quality, light and easy to set up.

I really like these bags

Great addition to my Mountainsmith collection

Zero complaints from us. Just gratitude.

We're full-time cross-country hiking guides in Utah canyon country. We've used these poles for years, and we like them. Super light. Fast swing weight. Strong. And the replaceable tips are a big advantage over most poles. Yes, we've tried the best models from the most popular brands, and we believe the Andesite competes with them all. The new 2024 version of the Andesite is a slight improvement, with straps that are just a bit wider and a smidge more substantial, thus more comfortable than the minimal "skin" straps on previous versions. If you're disinclined to try a twist-lock pole, don't worry. These twist locks work as quickly and easily as clamps, plus they're less fussy as well as more reliable over the long haul. And the price? For all-carbon poles, the Andesites are unbeatable. Five stars.

IMO, you can't buy a better tent! I don't give many glowing reviews because I'm hard to impress. But, I scoured through all the 2 person tents out there and couldn't be happier with this one. I wanted a bug screen upper main body so I can see the stars. Check. I abhor complicated pole design as I think it weakens the structure and it can mean weaker poles. Check. Burly in storms. Check. The price is insanely low for extremely high quality. Check. What more could you ask for? OK, the tent stakes are throw away- get some tri beam ones. The two side guy loops for the rain fly need some additional cording to be functional but I can tie a knot so no big deal there. Helluva tent!

Great product and well made.

Fit Note: I wear 30" - 32" waist pants and I have to cinch down the hip strap on this pack within 1/2" of its minimum size. If you're smaller than me this pack may not go small enough to ride correctly on your hips.

After rupturing a lumbar disc, many of my favorite activities are off the table. I can still hike though -- I just can't wear a backpack. This bag lets me go for long dayhikes without making my partner carry all the essentials and food, because the load is entirely on my hips. It's also great for bringing along toys, treats, and water when taking the dogs to the park. The volume is just enough -- with thoughtful packing -- to bring along the 10 essentials plus lunch and layers in fair weather. I like having nothing on my shoulders; my arms can move freely for scrambling and my center of gravity is low. It's cooler in warm weather but also warmer in cold weather because the insulation in my jacket isn't compressed across my shoulders. I like that I can spin it around my waist for quick access to contents, even while walking. Yet, it is a surprisingly stable. I would absolutely not run with this bag, but it's secure enough for hustling down scree or boulder-hopping.

ORGANIZATION
The water bottle pockets are versatile - they fit a 32oz. nalgene, 24oz. hydroflask, or bike-type water bottle. I've never had a bottle pop out by accident, yet I can get them in and out while walking (with practice). Very few "normal" backpacks allow that! I like the oversized zipper pulls (gloves), the quick stash pocket is large enough to actually be usable (again, gloves!), and the bright inside lining is very helpful when hunting for small items. The dividers and zipper are well-placed; easy to access but if you're not using them, they don't get in the way. The hip pouches are also well-done; they're not so big as to rub inside my forearms when I walk, but hold enough to be valuable. I comfortably carry my phone, keys, dog-poo bags, and energy bar, and can get items in/out without fussing. The left-side stretchy mesh pocket fits a range of object sizes and shapes and prevents them from bouncing. It's best for phone-shaped items, though. My iPhone 13 goes in and out with one hand.

STRAPS
There are "delta straps" to snug the pack up against your back, plus top and bottom compression straps to keep it from bouncing when it's not full. All those extra straps stay out of the way pretty well, unlike some packs which seem to just be straps everywhere! Speaking of: the hip straps tuck away behind the padded panel, which keeps them from getting hung up in car doors or flopping around if you're carrying by the handles. This also means there is a "tunnel" behind the lumbar pad, so you can stuff something in there if you need more support.

CRITIQUES
This pack is solid on all major points, but there are a few details that could be better for me. I don't use the included shoulder strap nor the optional strapettes. It's cool that these options exist but the upper anchor points for them get in my way. The bottom anchors are nicely-hidden metal rings, but the top anchors are plastic side-release buckles on large webbing loops. They don't tuck away anywhere and tend to flop over the zipper opening when I spin the bag around to the front, which often makes re-zipping a hassle. I wish the top anchors were the same as the bottom ones: low-profile metal rings.
The double carry-straps get in my way. Obviously they are good to have, but I would prefer a low-profile handle that lies close to the body of the pack. These straps tend to flop into the main compartment and slow down access -- and there's two of them! Also, they make the bag look visually messy, and honestly a little bit cheap since they are just simple webbing loops.
The hip straps have very long tails. This is unavoidable because of the forward-pull adjustment arrangement (which I like very much), but I wish there were some integrated way to manage all that extra slack while wearing the bag. Like if it could be tucked behind a flap or strap somewhere. I usually cram them into my lumbar area but they tend to work their way out.
The bottom compression straps were a bit disappointing for me. I was hoping to use them for lashing a jacket to the outside of the bag -- the provided stuff-pouch is big, but can't fit a jacket if the rest of the bag is already full. Unfortunately the strap length is optimized for compression only; there's no extra to accommodate the bulk of a jacket. This avoids having long 'tails' slapping around all the time, which is good -- but I do wish there were some integrated way to strap on extras. If not the compression straps, then maybe a set of anchor points where I could attach my own straps, which I have plenty of.

This is a solid pack that solves a real problem, and is genuinely nicer to use than a small conventional backpack. I will definitely continue using it even after my back is strong enough to carry a load again, because it'...

Perfect for day-to-day as well as travel. Not too big, not too small. I love the additional top pocket. Excellent materials, excellent quality of construction. My old one wore out after daily use since 2019. Very glad to have this "new improved" version!

I love these little bags and use them quite often. I attach some to various other bags to add extra storage, and when traveling, I have one on my hip (attached to my belt) to keep my phone and wallet. The strong straps and velcro make it easy to attach to various things. My wife uses one on the handlebars of her bike. They are highly recommended. Well worth the price!

For over 35 years, I've been using a Mountainsmith lumbar pack. I passed my original on to a grandson to use in Scouting and replaced it a few years ago. The focus of my review is on what an outstanding choice it is for downhill skiing. As a compact pack supported by my pelvic girdle, it provides just the right amount of volume while not interfering at all with movement while skiing. Another great benefit is the ability to loosen the belt slightly and spin it around to the front to access the contents without having to first remove the pack. This is very helpful when adding or removing layers during the course of the day. Perhaps the biggest advantage however is being able to do the same thing just prior to boarding a chair lift. Spinning the pack around to the front allows you to slide back fully onto the seat and at the same time provides access to a pair of mittens for the ride back up the mountain. Today many ski areas require the removal of backpacks prior to boarding the lift for safety reasons. With my lumbar pack in front, I've never had any problems.