“Good pack overall”

“These are great packs but they are NOT made in New Zealand like everyone seems to think. True enough, Macpack is a Kiwi company, but they no longer make their packs in NZ, but rather these are made in the Philippines. They are still a pretty good pack overall. The harness system can't compare to Osprey or Gregory and some other American companies, but even those aren't made in the U.S. any longer. They are made in Asia too. (Osprey now makes their packs in Vietnam). The real redeeming factor of these newer Macpacs is the Aztec fabric they are made of. It truly is much more water/weather resistant than the average packcloth like DuPont Cordura and all the knock-offs out there. It is also much more abrasion resistant than most of the newer, more modern lightweight fabrics being used by most high-end pack makers. These DO NOT, however, compare in overall quality to the original Made in New Zealand Macpacks of a few years back. That being said, I would still buy one again for trips when I anticipate lots of wet weather. I also have one of their Travel packs which is pretty good too....only lacking in general technology in the harness system. I think this is a great pack for the average backpacker....and you will probably never wear it out.”