Comment posted on Red Ledge Women’s Thunderlight Parka Rain Jacket,Peony,Small by C. Massey

This is a very thin waterproof windbreaker. I thought that it would be warm, but it was just for rain.
Rating: 2 / 5

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    This is a very thin waterproof windbreaker. I thought that it would be warm, but it was just for rain.
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    I decided to get this bag (the CUSCUS 120L) a few months after buying their 88L model – I liked the 88L & thought that this bag would be about 30% larger (120/88=1.36). To my utter and profound astonishment and dismay (and horror, and disgust), when it arrived I found out that it is NOT a 120 liter bag. I laid the new 120L on top of my 88L (both empty) and the 120L is slightly smaller than the 88L model.

    I’m not sure how a company (CUSCUS apparently) is able to market two nearly identical bags in such a manner: the stitching on the sleeping bag compartment and the product name clearly imply that these bags are a different size, to say nothing of the product claims on both Amazon (by Adventurer’s Bag) and CUSCUS’s own site ([...]) where the 120L is described as being 23″(L) x 13″(W) x 34″(H) [note: if these were accurate measurements then the bag would be 10166ci - they only claim 8100ci for some reason, even though that would still require the bag to be over 18 inches deep, the W&H measurements seem accurate]

    Here’s the kicker: the 120L came with a nice little tag on it describing the bag, the tag says the product dimensions are 36.5×23.5x73cm (this is just slightly less than 63 liters).

    I was (eventually) able to get a full (cost+shipping) refund from Adventurer’s Bag, however they have failed to update their listing for this bag as I requested, so I’m writing this review to help Amazon customers make an informed decision.

    Backpack buyers beware! Size specifications are “estimates” and can vary widely between manufacturers, unfortunately it appears that CUSCUS has abused this fact to falsely advertise one of it’s products.

    Summary:

    CUSCUS 120L: sturdy, simple, cheap backpack. Approximately 80L in actual volume. Comes with “A reinforced handle at back for better holding” and a flimsy “FREE” rain cover.

    CUSCUS 88L: sturdy, simple, cheap backpack. Approximately 80L in actual volume (slightly larger than the 120L). Nine (9) dollars cheaper when i ordered (though you still pay the outrageous shipping) – Spend less, get more.
    Rating: 1 / 5

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