Gear Reviews: Backpack

Sportback

Manufacturer: Symbiot

Reviewed by: Phillies08

I just purchased a Sportback from Symbiot. I'm always struggling with small daypacks that move around and never give me a full range of motion. I think I found the cure. What is unique about this bag is that is fit on you like a vest and does not move at all when your wearing it. Infact I almost forgot that I had it on a few times. Another good thing about this bag is that it's hydration compatible. I just took my old water bladder and it fit right in. There was plaenty of room to carry everything else I needed. With two pocket in the front to carry an ipod, power bar or phone and lots of pockets in the back it's plenty. The Sportback is made of cordora so you know it will last and with the way i plan on using it, it needs to. I paid $39.99 for it at their website. www.symbiotdesign.com. I recommend one of these if your on the lookout for something new in a bag.

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Q.} I recently went hiking in the Phoenix area. I feel like I ate about a ton of dust–a fine particle, like talc. (Silly me, I didn't think to pack a mask.) Is that "trail dust" bad for my lungs?
Submitted by: Glenn, Aquebogue, NY

A.} Generally, your respiratory system can deal with quite a bit of dust, trapping it in mucus and small hairs lining your airway. You cough it up or swallow it later (Yum!).