Macpac Litealp

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 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

Excellent value. Tough – Being a kiwi we are a fan of these bags. I've only had 2 since my 20s. The first was large and my brother borrowed and then never gave it back. My other brother has sent me one and we've had it for approx 5 years now a black one as the one pictured above. Just like my original one they are sturdy and hardwearing. It does get dirty but these bags will last a long long time. My only gripe with Macpac as the sizes appear to have gone smaller but maybe there maybe a health issue ie back to do with this but other than that the design and toughness of this bag is great. Design, durability Colour will eventually fade over time but other than that its perfect

Super! – I have had this bag for over 15 years and use it just about every weekend and as a shopping bag when i had my Motor Bike for 2 years. I have put a lot of weight in it at times and is still goning strong. I think it will last another 15 years. Small, light weight,Durable Could have some extra reflective material so that you can be seen at night