CamelBak's 'Excellent' Commuter Backpack Is Nearly $100 Off at REI Right Now
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Why We Love This Deal
REI’s massive Holiday sale has been showcasing some deep markdowns on everything from popular Saucony running shoes to warm winter jackets from Fjallraven, and one of the most comfortable sleeping pads we've ever used at the campsite. But a new wave of even sweeter deals just went live in REI's Outlet section, including this CamelBak commuter bag that's north of 50% off.
The CamelBak H.A.W.G. Commute 30 Backpack is on sale for just $75 at REI, a 56% discount off its regular price of $170. REI members have a chance to save even more: The Co-op is offering all members a chance to save an extra 20% on any single Outlet item with code HOLIDAY2025. If you take advantage of this, the price drops to a paltry $60. And if you're not a member yet, think of it this way—that extra $15 is half the cost of the lifetime membership.
CamelBak H.A.W.G. Commute 30 Backpack, $75 (was $170) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Best Use: Commuting, travel
- Capacity: 30 liters
- Dimensions: 19-by-12-by-10 inches
- Color: Black
- Weight: 2.25 pounds
- Materials: Nylon
- Fits Laptop Size: 15-inch
This bag was crafted for travelers, commuters, bikers, and anyone who needs to organize a full day’s worth of gear. Its weatherproof laptop sleeve can house up to a 15-inch device, and uses a stylish clamshell design for a wide opening and easy packing. CamelBak's integrated air support back panels help increase airflow, making it ideal for extended wear. It also features a center harness for all essentials and large side pockets that can accommodate water bottles.
For those wearing it while riding a bike for commuting, it features a removable waist strap to ensure stability and has a helmet carry, light loop, and reflective details for night rides, too. If flying, it is conveniently carry-on size approved and offers an impressive expandable 30 liters of storage. Amazingly, it only weighs 2.25 pounds and doesn’t weigh you down with unwanted bulk.
Similar commuter bags found in REI’s lineup, such as those from Osprey, Cotopaxi, and Patagonia, typically range from $75 to $150 and up (even after sale pricing), which makes this pack an exceptional deal. It’s feature-rich, performance-driven, and now extremely cost-effective, with a major brand offering a price that falls around or below the average price point.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
Although this backpack may only have one review on REI’s website, it received the five-star treatment with positive feedback. This shopper called it an “excellent” backpack, and said it's great for commuting, especially for biking to work, as you generally need to carry a lot of gear. They said this pack does an “incredible job at expanding when you need more room,” but lying flat when there is less stuff inside. Overall, they said it’s “very comfortable, ergonomic, and supportive.”
With a discount of close to $100, this CamelBak commuter backpack is poised to be a hit, even without the extra REI member discount. While the retailer's sale ends Nov. 24, this remarkable deal on the pack ends Nov. 20, so grab one while you still can.