Best Macpac Backpacks / Rucksacks
good allround daypack – Purchased this to replace a 20 year old Kathmandu Unisac- Canvas, this was my perfect pack, used every day but finally the zips gave up. Litealp was… Read more
the closest replacement I could find. The canvas seems tough and the zips are good n chunky just a few designs quirks let it down.
1. Front Pocket. The diagonal pocket zip is awkward a straight horizontal zip would be better, the dividing material between the pocket and main compartment in flexible plastic not canvas. This plastic seems cheap and prone to degradation. The flexible plastic divider allows items in the pocket (sunglasses, food, whatever) to be crushed by items in the main compartment, a problem I never had with the canvas divided Unisac.
2. Back Padding. Person taste but I don’t think a small canvas daypack needs any extra padding, I find thick canvas is padding enough. This pack has layer of what feels like closed cell sleep mat lining the back. It is just a waste of internal space; I will remove it if I can without damaging anything.
3. Straps. The straps although well-made are too thin to be comfortable under load. An extra centimetre or so width would make a big difference. Canvas, Zips, Size, Price Design quirks
Older version of the ravine is still going strong 20years later! – I bought the older model of this pack in 1994. Looks the same as the picture so I thought I would review it. This is the perfect bag for hiking.… Read more
Large enough to hold or your gear but not so large that you can't carry it. Slim line and without stupid pockets everywhere so you don't get caught on vegetation. Only zip on mine is at the top pocket. Minimal zips equals less problems and better waterproofing. Great adjustable and comfortable harness.This bag has hiked with me for a month long stint in east gippsland Victoria and has travelled with me through the himalayas for more than a month too. It has survived many, many other smaller adventures, but I was not kind to this bag and it is still strong 20years later. How is that for quality? One of the better products I have ever bought. Lasts forever, perfect for serious hiking and situations where you will be actually carrying your bag a lot. This is not the best choice for back packers doing the youth hostel circuit. The things like, only one top loading space, that make it great for hiking, make it annoying for general travel where a suitcase or travel pack may serve better.
Macpac Torre
Excellent – The best macpac rucksac. Choose Macpac for carrying extreme loads over any distance. The best rucksack I've ever owned. Also consider the Ascent XPD… Read more
Absolutely bombproof. Basically; if you are carrying the heaviest loads over long distances this is the best rucksack by far. The quantum system really does work. Its clean and simple design will appeal to Alpinists when climbing - interrupts with the back of your helmet when looking up. It is also quite heavy
garbage – I took this pack (Cascade with a liberator harness) on a backpack trip, and the crap they use to construct the hold around the straps where it meets… Read more
the pack itself fell to bits, what a load of garbage.
Macpac using cheap and inferior products on their backpacks.
Could barely use it afterwards and a real effort to get out of the bush.
From reading warranties this is a common issue and they refuse to either fix it or pay for it. what garbage, stay away from macpac and buy quality not inferior quality.
AVOID MACPAC BACKPACKS THEY FALL TO BITS. GARBAGE - ENUF SAID!!!!
