Swift X Hiking Backpack

I love this bag! So much more comfortable than my Osprey and I love the roll top. Has a few more organizational pockets than a similar ULA pack which is nice. Highly recommend!

Committing to an upgrade in my pack was a laborious effort and it seems like the more I looked and compared the different company’s products, the more confusing and hesitant I became. So when I finally pulled the trigger on the SwiftX I was both relieved and a little worried. After receiving it I immediately set off on a four day backcountry trip and couldn’t have been happier with my purchase. I really love the flight harness setup, the durable yet quiet material and construction and the placement of pockets and exterior storage. The inner compartment was great for stashing car keys and other important items such as cash and bank cards and held them secure. The pack rode easy at 25# fully loaded with food and water and I didn’t have one hot spot (not even my collar bones where straps usually rub me raw).
I have to also mention the Carbon Trekking Umbrella which was a life saver on wide open expanses in 90°plus heat.
Thanks again for the wonderful products and more than helpful and responsive customer service for sizing and fit questions.

I found this pack to be comfortable and easy to adjust. There are a lot of straps but easy to figure out. The material is water proof but it is certainly not water tight (they did not lie with this statement). I set this pack down in a marshy environment only to find the bottom seam (that is oblong in shape, connecting the bottom to the sides) leaks. This was not a little water getting in the bottom of my pack but enough to wet the entire pack bottom both inside and out. This is not an ideal pack for a wet environment.
I chose the harness instead of traditional straps. It is comfortable but the pockets are small and difficult to access.
Overall,I would not purchase this pack again. The customer service has been spot on returning emails but this company is not willing to budge on their return policy stating the significant water leak is normal due to stitching.

I had breast cancer in 2017 and was told that because of the danger of lymphedema (a complication of having lymph nodes removed to check for cancer) I probably shouldn't carry an overnight-sized backpack again. Despite this danger, I have made the choice to continue to backpack. However, with shoulder straps it has not been very comfortable because of the amount of scar tissue I have in my underarm area. As a result, I have chosen to use very well padded backpacks, even though they are relatively heavy. When I saw the vest option for the Swift X I thought it might help with my issues, and indeed it has. I had a lumpectomy and am medium-chested (C-D cup size), so I don't know if the vest would work as well for people who had mastectomies or are who have larger breasts, but for me it's been amazing. There is no underarm rubbing at all because the vest doesn't go up to my underarm area. This means that the area where lymph nodes were removed has no additional pressure on it and I suspect this reduces my chances of developing lymphedema, although I don't know that for sure.
Three other things that I really appreciate about this backpack are: the transfer of weight to my core (I actually had sore upper abs after my latest Yosemite trip with a load that pushed the 35 pound limit); the ability to cinch the pack down to day-pack size for summit days; and the waist belt system which is great for my curvy hips. I've always preferred women's fits in backpacks but this uni-sex pack works great for my body.
All around, I couldn't be more pleased. This pack will be the one I use exclusively for all but the shortest day hikes.

Fixed Whitney's van at my shop and he turned me on to Six moons. Bought the swift x. Just did a 3 day 25 mile trek with 35 lbs. I own lots of packs. Best 1 I've ever had !!!!!!