F-Stop Loka review

I've been using the Loka for about 6 months now. I've been really amazed with it and generally happy with it in every way. Here's a more detailed review:

http://blistergearrevi​ew.com …iews/f-stop-loka-backpack

nice review. thanks for sharing

always good to know about items that actually work well.....pricey, but helps pare down\eliminates buying several that dont work ...(and from what i can tell if the icu units are in stock when you order get em now)

And once again an amazing review by Blistergearreviews. I always check out your reviews on ski's (my other great passion) which are great too; probably the best online.

Very nice review, thanks for taking the time

Loka bag is the best bag i have ever used; period. the only downside to the bag is the management at f-stop they have great customer service but dont have enough supplies for the demand. Other than that there is no problem with the bag itself. BEST BAG OUT THERE.

This is like the 3rd F stop Loka bag review thread here

jonneymendoza wrote in post #16186354
This is like the 3rd F stop Loka bag review thread here

lots of f-stop fans here

What about the other thread where they state the middle size ICU bulges due to a poor redesign?

MDJAK wrote in post #16186974
What about the other thread where they state the middle size ICU bulges due to a poor redesign?

i thought that was only a problem with the guru? in that case, the sloped medium ICUs fit just fine, the pro mediums are the ones that bulge.

you are correct. my mistake.

And just read the review. You sure do put the equipment to the test. Very good writeup.

I think every ICU up to and including the XL pro fits in the Loka (though you can't directly access the very top).

It's a great bag, I've carried it fully loaded with gear and water for a family of 5 all day without any trouble (and I have a bad back).

Great writeup; I've got the Tilopa BC and would echo all of your comments

PS: Would you be able to post some pics of how you load the sleeping bags? I haven't gone on any extended hikes/etc yet, but would like to; and having an example of packing the non-camera gear would be nice.