Eddie Bauer RipPac Packable Daypack
Comfort
For a lightweight backpack, the RipPac Packable Daypack does
not lack in comfort. With lightly padded mesh backing and similarly designed
shoulder straps, carrying a fully loaded pack isn’t bothersome. Additionally,
the shoulder straps are made adjustable to help compensate for different body
types.
Design
Eddie Bauer rightfully demonstrates they have a solid design
by introducing their backpack in new colors year after year. For 2014 the
RipPac Packable Daypack comes in five available colors: Clover, Dry Smoke,
Olive Drab, Purple Haze, and Surf—designs to serve both males and females of
all ages.
In addition to its variety of colors, what you’ll love about
the RipPac Packable Daypack is its size. The common assumption about packable
daypacks is that they lack the capacity to hold big items, but this Eddie Bauer
design looks like a regular sized backpack and can fit a regular sized load.
Durability
One of the most questionable features of a packable backpack
is it’s durability. The Eddie Bauer RipPac Packable Daypack is made out of
210-denier ripstop polyester. Let’s take a closer look at what that means. Denier
measures the strength of the fabric used and smaller denier is used to keep
fabric objects lightweight. For reference, stockings are 60 denier. Ripstop is
a very common type of fabric that is designed to withstand ripping. It’s fabric
is woven with reinforcing threads in a crosshatch pattern. Thus, the featured
210-denier ripstop polyester of the RipPack Packable Daypack means for a
lightweight backpack it’s fabric is very durable.
Functionality
The best thing about the Eddie Bauer RipPac Packable Daypack
is that it packs down into its own zippered pocket when not in use and can
expand to more than 1,200 cubic inches when needed.
When in use, the exterior of the daypack features two mesh
side pockets, perfect for water bottles or items you need quick access to. The
rest of the exterior features two additional zippered pockets (quick access)
one of which serves as the compartment the pack folds into when not in use.
Lastly, the design includes four plastic covered loops on
the front of the pack meant for attaching small items via carbineers or for
making a shock-cord system if you have rope or bungee available.
The interior of the pack features on main compartment with a
large pocket meant to fit a 13in laptop. The rest of the main compartment can
easily fit an average-sized DSLR camera bag, a spare change of clothes, and
some snacks.
Pros and Cons
I did find that when the pack is lightly filled, large water
bottles tend to fall out of the mesh side pockets fairly easily.
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if the bag is not pretty full waterbottles in
the side mesh pockets tend to fall out
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No sternum and waist straps to balance out the
weight- not intended for heavy loads
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A little flimsy when its not full
Security
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Main zipper can be locked with small lock
(zipper isn’t covered or in the back)
Weight
Weighing in at _______ ounces, the RipPac Packable Daypack
is the perfect travel accessory if you’re in need of an extra form of storage.
Value
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$30 from Eddie Bauer
Hi Katie!
ReplyDelete1. Comment on the evaluation -- is it reviewing (i.e., evaluating) the thing? Or is it simply describing the thing?
Looking at your review overall it is a really good start! As of right now looking into the review as a whole it is half description and half evaluation. I think that the more the better as well as a photo. I also would think an introduction paragraph would be a good start as well. I don't know what the item looks like or really does without.
2. How effective is the evaluation? Does it seem thorough? Comprehensive? Fair?
I feel like the review is fair as well as comprehensive. However it does not seem as thorough as the final will be which is okay, but a lot of the time the way things are written it sounded like I should already know what the item is used for as well as who and what Eddie Bauer is. I do like how you did the pros and cons, that really helps a reviewer know how a real person feels and what they found as a problem like the water bottle! I really liked that!
3. Imagine you are a member of the audience that would read this review:
a. What do you like?
Like I said before I really enjoy the water bottle part because this is something that real people will find out later if they do not read a review.
b. What else would you like?
Like I said a intro as well as a photo would be a lot of help! This is one of the main things that the reader is looking for.
4. Comment on the things we've been reading about: organization, headings, linking practices, writing style and voice.
As for organization I think the order is fine. Pros and Cons are okay at the ending, but maybe put them at the beginning due to the fact that if someone is there for a quick read, that is what they will want to read first then leave. The headings are good, and give the reader the exact idea of what they are looking for.
5. Offer two or three things the author can do to improve this by Monday.
Other than the intro and photo, I would say 1. An idea of where this item can be purchsed and 2. A summery of the item so the reader can quickly see what they need to see.