Naturehike 65L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack for Outdoor Camping Travel Backpacking, Ultralight Backpack for Adults

Been backpacking off and on for a decade and needed something lighter. I haven’t had a chance to bring this one out yet but so far I think it’ll do the trick, it is basically a big sack with thin frame so there’s not much to go wrong. Just don’t fill it up with really heavy items because this doesn’t have the luxurious frame you’d get for $400, but if you have a lightweight setup this 2.5lb pack will be perfect for you. To give you an idea of the size I can easily slide in my foam sleeping pad vertically inside and place my tent, little wood Solo Stove lite, air sleeping pad, sleeping bag, trekking poles, all inside. That’s not how I’ll actually pack it but just wanted to gauge the space. I’m “6’2” and 180lbs and the hip belt rests nicely on my waist. I’ve heard of reviews saying the straps aren’t great but I will update this review after I’ve hiked a few hours in it, but so far it feels as comfortable as my other pack. For $109 you won’t find anything else this light and functional. If you want a luxurious bag with tons of pockets then spend $250+. I find all the extra pockets on other bags just make me lose things and become disorganized.

I'm 6'2" 280lb. I loaded the ever loving crap out of this thing (40 pounds) on a recent backpacking trip. I swung it over my shoulder by one strap a bunch, and threw it around, trying to test the durability of the sewing and fabric. So far nothing has come even close to tearing or even stretching at the seams of the straps or body of the bag. It was very comfortable. The only thing that failed was a a pull loop on one of the top cinch straps, but I just tied a knot and it worked the same, like I said I'm rough on things. Like others say, the frame does squeak a bit sometimes, not all the time though, and it does not bother me. And as far as the frame goes, it is actually really well designed. It is technically internal, but it carries like an external frame bag, and the back support acts like a good mesh. I ordered the z packs arc light haul, and I didn't care for it enough to have spent 400 dollars on it, so I ordered this one just for gits and shiggles, and I sent back the arc haul the next day after receiving this. The arc haul has all these tiny straps all over every thing, and whereas that does save weight, my meat hands couldn't readily operate them. The belt strap on the arc haul is made of these tiny straps, and they dug into my belly. Also the arc haul just seems fragile at all the seams because of the material used. I am a meat head and I would have broken it within a week I'm sure. If I break the nature hike, it was $100, so no harm really, but it seems more sturdy to me with a negligible weight penalty. The zip version of the arc haul does seem awesome, I despise digging in a bag, I would love to be able to open it from the front. It would be cool if nature hike would make a zip for sure, but this thing is old standby material as is. You can not beat the value.

Updated following a successfully-completed 108 mile section hike of the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park up into Front Royal: This pack held up throughout the hike. I took it on a number of shake out hikes before this one as well. My base weight came to 22 pounds and I carried about 10 pounds of water and food when full. At about 30 pounds total, the pack felt most comfortable. I was able to adjust the straps so I had a really comfortable fit over the course of the hike. I did a 20+ mile day and an 18+ mile day, so I wasn't sauntering. I still miss having an easy-access "brain" but the roll top is secure and provides a lot of storage flexibility. I have absolutely no regrets in purchasing this pack and would recommend it as an entry pack into lighter weight packs if you have something older or heavier like I did. I've put this through about 150 miles so far with no problems other than I'm fat and need a comfy hip belt, which I addressed in my original review below. Original review below: I used this to replace a heavier 65L backpack so I could reduce my base weight. I like it, but the hip belt dug into my stomach (I am moderately overweight, which is why I am hiking). I wrapped the front of the hip belt with old, heavy wool socks and wrapped those in duct tape. Problem solved. That's why it gets 4 stars. Otherwise, I like it and it has been carrying all my gear on test hikes over the last couple of weeks. I depart for a 100 mile section hike of the Appalachian Trail on Saturday and I had to decide to take this pack or my trusty old, heavier one. I feel comfortable taking this one. I have mixed feelings on the roll top. I kind of like a brain on a backpack for things I always need easy access to, but a stuff sack and the mesh back pocket work fine. It's just a little different. The pocket on the shoulder strap fits my bear spray perfectly. I'd like a pocket on the other side for a 20 oz water bottle, but I can make one. The hip belt pockets could be a little bigger too. The bottom line here is I spent $100.00 and cut my base weight by 3 pounds. The pack is fine, but a little different than my other one. I think it was a good buy, and I'm keeping it as my primary pack.

Fantastic! Very pleased. Nice design. Great materials. Light enough for me. Fits fine for a 6'2", 225lb athletic broski.

For the money this is simply the best back pack you can buy for the money period. It’s light yet strong. Hold lots of items easily. The materials feel top notch. Only issue I could see is it may be a bit hor on your back. However the. Again what backpack is not hot when your hiking in hot weather. Time well tell.

60L+5 Pack with rain cover 2 3/4 pounds 26"Lx10"W x 7"D that narrow for normal gear. Bag material felt rugged which is good. Picture shows the internal frame coming down the outside edge of the pack not accurate, it comes down 5" makes a 3" bend to middle with a 2" gap between the two bars running down your spine, near the hip belt it curves back out the side. The bar's structure is a coupled two piece construction on the spine length it moves, allows pack to move with you. The bar bows into the interior of the bag taking up space, it is sewn in between the bag and back pad, so it you wanted to remove it you'd have to cut it out, causing more issues with the bag, not worth it. Why would anyone want to remove it? The way it's constructed it rubs on my shoulder blades not comfortable at all, that was with it empty, and not walking, worse when walking with trekking poles. This may not have been an issue if they bar actually followed the shape of the back pad as shown in the web photo, but it doesn't. Looking at the web site photo it shows the circles and air flow, that is where the bar turns in and comes down the middle, it's not out to edge of the pad, and that is reason the person in the web photo has it hanging on one shoulder. Belt pouch is more like a jean rear pocket volume is small, just fit iPhone 5s, or a wallet, but not both in same pouch. Shoulder straps are 3" wide and only 3" apart at the top and sewn to top of the bag, this put them close the neck, they curve down around and under the arm allowing for arms to move, but could feel strap hitting side of neck. Sternum strap I had it all the way out and it was tight. I'm 6' measure 46" chest and REI Pack measure on back at 22", this pack length is short on me, the bottom pad hits in the curve of my back as it's being pushed in by the bar again not comfortable. Strap pocket is fixed and will fit a 16 oz bottle, side pockets maybe 2 smart water 1L bottles, Next gear storage, if you don't have ultra light gear that packs or compresses small, this isn't for you. You'll need a shelter under 3 pounds that packs smaller than a 2L bottle of coke, more like the size of a 500ml Nalgene bottle, heaver tents have to much volume packed. A LanShan 1 (It's a tight fit for me, is short on L and head room) or LanShan 2 (it's a better fit more head room and floor space fits 2 20" sleeping pads with room to spare) would fit in this pack as would any of the high end 1-2 person ultra light tents. For comparison my 3Lb Kelty 25+ Light Year synthetic bag in a stuff sack, takes up most of the volume of this pack and is a very tight fit has to stand up compressed it's to long for the width of this pack. So you'll be looking for a down quilt, or sleeping bag, a canister stove like the BRS, a 750ML cup a bear canister would have to go on top. In comparison I thought this would be bigger than the Drop 40L Ultralight Backpack by Dan Durston M-L, it's not. Both Packs are 10"W x 7"D this might be a little taller unrolled. My gear didn't fit in the Drop and it was short length wise on me, it's has nice features and big side and hip belt pockets the volume is good on both, hip belt pad at 8" only came to the side of my hips, 36" waist in jeans. I wish the Drop came in a L-XL, the Drop is a better pack all around, and is essentially a 33L pack with two 5L side pockets, sternum strap was short / tight on me. Both packs fit wise appear to be built for someone with a 34" jean waist or less, maybe 5'8-10" max in height, both had fixed shoulder straps, so no height adjustment. Drop is rated for 40 lbs this is good if you have to carry water or more food and warmer layers, NatureHike 33 lbs. If either fit I'd go with the Drop by DD is a better thought out pack design, features and material. I returned both.

I was so excited to receive this backpack; all the Naturehike products I’ve purchased in the past have been excellent. The two sleeping bags I own, plus the Mongar tent, are all incredible for the price point. Unfortunately, while I was testing the backpack out (loaded with water bottles to test if it would be comfortable for thru hiking), one of the zippers on the hip pockets ripped off. I tried to reattach it, but it likely can’t be fixed without some kind of tool. I was conflicted on whether to keep it anyway, because I love all the other features, but ultimately decided to return it. It was probably an error in production. The rest of the components are very solid. Customer service reached out and solved promptly solved the issue. These guys do a great job!

First impressions are very good. Bag holds a lot for its size. Outside mesh is great for a "stash spot" for the things you might take on/off like rain jacket if it's on and off. Or things you want easy access to throughout the day. I am probably testing its limit, but that mesh holds a LOT. The inside is one large area, so plan your packing strategically. Very comfortable, I've only hiked about 10 miles with it, but had it loaded way up and clocking in around 32lbs, not the bag's fault - I overpacked. I mention it only to say even at that weight, it wore well. Hip belt pockets are a nice feature and I really like the side pockets for water bottles. My chief concern is durability. It comes with these cool little "straps" that enable you affix something like a chair, a small tent, etc. rolled and on the top outside of the bag. The straps are like paracord and have a pull loop to cinch it tight once you clip the straps. It works very well, but on my third time using it the "loop" pulled apart. I "fixed it" by tying the now-loose end into a loop with a bowline. It's suitable but I would actually suggest the maker do the same (use a bowline) and THEN seal that with the "heat shrink" that's used to make it look nice. It is still 100% functional and I think my repair is actually more durable than the original manufacturing but it's made me nervous about the bag and what other "little things" might start to fray with limited use. I am happy for the size and weight at this price point. It's about 4lbs lighter as a bag than my prior 65L pack and holds every single piece of gear that was in my 65L pack. I'm not an ultralight hiker or a long haul hiker, but I wanted something that would enable me to "gut out" a 5-10 day distance hike someday while lugging along some creature comforts like a larger tent and a camp chair. This thing hits that mark and that means it'll also be great if/when I start to really shave out the big ounces.

Its lightweight and the waist belt and the frame supports the weight nicely. Its simple so i like it. Not much pocket. Its my 1st so call lightweight frame bag. So its ok for weekend or novice hikers.

Excellent introduction to a lighter pack. They've done a nice job. One waist belt pocket zipper was catching when I got it, but with use straightened out and works correctly. The water bottle holder on the front is excellent for holding a cell phone (iphone 8 in otterbox), and can hold a battery bank as well. I use the side pockets for water bottles. Took it for an overnighter on the augerpoint traverse, vancouver island. It performed well. A bit of noise from the pack while hiking, but I've had that before with far more expensive packs. This is a budget pack after all! I'm 6' tall, and this pack is a little short for my torso. Would be nice if it was torso adjustable.

I took this backpack with me on a 580km hike through Scandinavia. While I was initially worried if it would hold up, I can say it performed exceptionally well! The pack was loaded with at least 10-12kg at all times. It survived the airport handling twice without any noticable damage. I've been constantly brushing along trees, bushes and scraping along rocks with the backpack and have had no tears or other damage. The elastic ropes on the sides are really robust and so are the elastic nets on the sides. The backpack was comfortable to wear, wearing it for up to 10 hours a day. It never cut me or felt irritating at any pressure point. I particularly liked the many ropes and straps that can serve as anchor points to affix anything at all to it. The bag has a strap with a clip to it that goes from the sides of the bag to the back: I used those straps a lot to dry my laundry on-the-go and as an extra securement for the raincover so it wouldn't fly away. Overall, I'm very impressed with the bag at this price point. However, a few small things that could be improved: - The mesh bag on the left shoulder strap seemed ideal to put my phone (Galaxy S24) in, but was not deep enough to fit most modern phones in it completely (so the phone couldn't fall out bending over) - The pockets on the belt could be a little bigger to fit more snacks/tools - The raincover actually isn't big enough to fit over the whole bag when the bag is quite stuffed - The bag doesn't have a seperate accessible compartiment for the sleeping bag as many bags do (which wasn't a huge dealbreaker for me)

Light. Comfortable to wear for long hikes. Would prefer some more large pockets, now I use bags to keep things separated. Good price. Quality seems reasonable, but we'll know in a year or two.

7/10 追記 夏のキャンプのギアを入れてみました。総重量10.5キロ（ソフトクーラーも収納）ヒップベルトと腰のパットがよくできているので、歩くのがとても楽です。実際、これ背負って2キロの山道（舗装道路）を歩きましたが、ぜんぜん楽です。以前はサイバトロン3Pを使ってましたが、重さの感じ方がぜんぜん違う。 背負って歩くのならこれかな。 60リットルのバックパックで8000円というコスパから思わず買ってみた。作りはしっかりしていてる。13キロの荷物を詰めてみたが、腰ベルトのおかげで重さが分散されとても背負いやすい。サイドポケットの固定用のロープが使いづらい。どうしたら固定できるのかがわからない。メインポケットは荷物を入れ過ぎると高さが増し、背負うと不安定になる。 追伸 1泊2日のキャンプで使いました。ハンモック泊の装備と食料（5リットルのソフトクーラー）を入れてます。全重量は15キロ。背負って歩くとバックパック上部が少しふらつくものの、あまり重さは感じなかった。ヒップベルトがよくできていて、重量をうまく分散してくれている感じです。