M05 version
Morgan M.
15.11.2024Vahvistettu ostos
I got this pack a few weeks ago and it was so frighteningly crisp out of the box, but after some usage the fabric has laxed up and the webbing no longer cuts my fingers apart. I am glad to see a 2024 on the label. M05 is such an excellent pattern I really saw nothing else like it on my trip through NY I took it for on it's first urban test. I've looked around and there's a few copies of this pack that are about the same price whereas this is the real deal.
This excels at form though, it is always a good experience dropping and picking it up and running with it at maximum capacity. And the whole point is that you can strap all sorts of extra content to it right out of the box. Inside I can just barely fit a compressed carinthia defence 4 which I had got an M05 one in the same order, before the sleeping bag went out of stock. Without any attachments I can easily rig a thermarest and the defence 4 to the already present buckles the pack still maintains it's caterpillar form, which I think is the best trait about this pack is that it is symmetrical in many ways, and adding load is not a struggle. Even with the 20L~ taken up by the defence 4 internally, I can still fit a laptop behind it safely which is a big bonus to not have swinging gear when going through urban areas.
My gripes are that the back, underside of the straps, cushion of the belt, has absolutely no aeration mesh, which make this thing like sandpaper until it is a lot more used, but a sweatshirt is enough to make it invisible, it is concerning without a shirt. This is something that could be fixed with a mod, not sure how easily though. However the back structure is fine and the plastic plate + things inside for the M is enough to keep a lot of structure.
Another problem is the access zipper and bladder hole does not look exactly watertight at it's closure and could have done with more fabric trickery. I could see this bag being able to survive some serious puddles if those weren't so open, but I have to use it a lot longer ways to find out. It would have also been nice to have one more pocket or two inside on the walls, but that isn't a big deal.
Overall, you're buying this pack for it's caterpillar profile and other ones at the price point won't keep that form. And the M05 print is having a gorgeous forest print that blends in many conditions rather than typical camo which can stand out in urban areas. It also makes a surprisingly great pillow when you bed down.
Absolutely love this backpack!
Javier S.
05.11.2024Vahvistettu ostos
Been a while since I have it, and damn it's exactly if not better as it's advertised. So good materials and quality.
In deep love with it, tried for travel, loaded up to the limit, and it was super comfortable to have it on.
I am about to buy the XL right now + the keikka 30L because of how good of an impression this backpack did on me.
So yeah if you are looking into this backpack and you can afford it, GET it!! You won't be disapointed. : )
This is the most sick bag I have ever purchased
John S.
25.10.2024Vahvistettu ostos
This bag is perfect for a weekend trip into the wilderness, but I would need the large bag for any more weight on my shoulders or more amount of time. Highly recommend though! Everything is super well built and durable. My favorite feature is the side zipper, SO convenient!