View Full Version : REI Deal of the Day-REI Flash Air Pillow
ryjohnson09
02-18-2015, 17:01
Definitely a luxury item...but it's on sale today for only $12.73. Wanted to pass it along.
http://www.rei.com/outlet/deal-of-the-day
ChrisJackson
02-18-2015, 19:10
Thanks. Almost pulled the trigger on it, but the Sea to Summit pillow looks so much more comfortable. Have a good one.
the sea to summit one does look more comfortable but its really pricey (at least for me)...
so i bought one of these REI ones.....
i have to replace my cocoon one that has a leak in it....................
Scooter2
02-18-2015, 21:54
Thanks, worth a try for the price...
I bought it for $15 on sale a while ago. I use it. It ain't bad.
My last backpacking trip I went on, I took the full size pillow off my bed and stuffed it in my pack.
Took up some room but man I slept great!
my pack (great for section hikes, likely doable for a lightweight thru-hiker) is also on sale. I love my flash 45 and it was a great price at 119. Even better now at 89 in the outlet!
http://www.rei.com/product/863031/rei-flash-45-pack-special-buy
ChrisJackson
02-26-2015, 13:46
my pack (great for section hikes, likely doable for a lightweight thru-hiker) is also on sale. I love my flash 45 and it was a great price at 119. Even better now at 89 in the outlet!
http://www.rei.com/product/863031/rei-flash-45-pack-special-buy
Thanks for sharing this @linus72. I had to get it! I chose the large. Can't beat it at $89....50 liters...2 pounds 4 oz. Well, maybe something can beat it but I couldn't be happier. Thanks again.
Awesome! Yeah I love mine. I love the mesh pocket - i cram so much stuff in there I need/want easy access to without having to open up the pack all day long. Its light and comfortable - you definitely got a good deal! See what i mean ?! (yes, that IS wine... hey its was just a weekend section!) http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/5/4/4/2/5/atwithpack_thumb.jpg (http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=60788)
the blue towel is where i got my trail name Linus... but i don't suck my thumb! Let me know when you test out the pack!
ChrisJackson
03-03-2015, 11:31
the blue towel is where i got my trail name Linus... but i don't suck my thumb! Let me know when you test out the pack!
:-) Will do. I'm excited about it...It *should* have been delivered yesterday. Current USPS status "In Transit - Delayed" (sad trombone sound here). Looking forward to it though!
ChrisJackson
03-04-2015, 13:43
:-) Will do. I'm excited about it...It *should* have been delivered yesterday. Current USPS status "In Transit - Delayed" (sad trombone sound here). Looking forward to it though!
It arrived! First impression is great. I'm not used to lightweight packs so I had an initial moment of shock. Put my huge -30F bag in it to fill it out and have a fit test. Fits me great...hopefully can test it in the field this weekend.
Butch_Lodi
03-04-2015, 17:03
I bought one a while back and returned it for a Sea to Summit, which is good, not great.
at $89, its hard to beat. glad the weather is warming. doing some day hiking in Harpers ferry in 2 weeks and more and more excited for my NY hike a month later. Picked up a Patagonia Houdini half price over the weekend and my wife was like 'what do you need another jacket for?' lol - that's a silly question! cant wait to give that a go.
ChrisJackson
03-09-2015, 12:31
Day-hiked the Coosa Backcountry yesterday with the REI Flash. Not a lot a weight in it but zero complaints. I think I'm really going to like it. I'll take it on the Georgia Loop in April for sure. That'll be a great test.
Old Hiker
03-09-2015, 15:02
Anyone have a max weight limit on the Flash 45 large? Couldn't find it online at REI.
ChrisJackson
03-10-2015, 14:17
Anyone have a max weight limit on the Flash 45 large? Couldn't find it online at REI.
I can't find an official answer either but from everything I've read...about 30 lbs is where you wanna be. Maybe 35 max...
yeah i think i'm usually between 25 and 30 with mine and it feels like its packed to the comfortable max.