Macpac

Living and Working in New Zealand but from the states. All the Kiwis I know have recommended macpac and it was no letdown. It is a bomb proof pack but it is fairly heavy. It can be packed full and still be EXTREMELY comfortable thanks to the harness system and padding. Enjoy this pack! I'm normally an lightwieght Osprey man but this is a welcome addition to my gear. Bomb proof!

I bought the men's version of this product for myself and a lighter product for my boy's first Boy Scout hike. Although his stated it was designed for his smaller waist, we couldn't tighten it nearly enough and he was carrying all the weight on his shoulders. I had to give up my pack to him for the trip out, now he wants to keep it. His pack is nice and fits me OK, but I want my pack back! Even with the increased weight it feels lighter than other packs due to the way it shifts the weight to the hips where it belongs. Great pack.

I'm a trail worker, and I've used this pack to carry all types of odd and heavy loads from chain saws to rock drills to bridge tools. I also use it on my weekend backpacking trips through the High Sierras. This pack is very, very comfortable and solid. The zippers and canvas material are heavy duty, and the pack itself is well designed. It won't shift around and throw you off balance. Because of my job and hiking lifestyle, I've used several different brands of packs extensively, and this is absolutely the only one I would recommend for great comfort and function.

Macpac rules. The best back pack on the market. Well made heavy duty construction with loads of storage space. Quite comfortable even with close to 100Lbs of equipment. A few extra outer pockets would be great but that is about the only negative.

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.

I took this pack on a 7 day hiking/kayaking trip and it was great! Room for all my stuff, easily adjustable, and fits great!

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Great pack, tough, adjustable and comfortable. Black was the only choice left and another color would make locating smaller items in the bowels of this pack a little easier. But that's about the only thing I can find to complain about, buy it, you'll love it.

These packs are good and strong. If you need a pack that can take a good load without falling apart these are the one. I've had 35kg in mine (when meat hunting) and it's up to the task. My only complaint is they're very tall and it makes getting under scrub and logs a hassle when you're off trail.

I live in Australia and the pack arrived within a week after ordering! Instantly you can see these packs are the real deal and built to last. Don't think you could find one at this price in Aus. Im still smiling! Thanks Sierra.