New for spring 2009, the REI Flash backpack series consists of four packs with volumes of 18, 30, 50, and 65 cubic inches. This review focuses on the Flash 50 and Flash 65, two popular sizes for lightweight backpacking, sometimes referred to as “weekend” and “week-long” backpacks, respectively. Both packs are impressively light, versatile, and value-priced.

Backpacker Magazine editors loved this versatile, lightweight pack
on everything from fast-and-light weekends to overloaded weeks. Find out why in this exclusive video, shot on location in Wales.