Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly

First I have to say I got this rucksack in the January sales and it was 'used', so I got it at a really good price.I'm not sure what 'used' means in this instance, the rucksack appearing to be brand new, still having the moisture absorption crystal sachets in side pockets and no evidence of any use in the field whatsoever, so I'm happy there.As with many other reviewers, the design is fantastic, lots of external pockets for kit one might wish to have access to on an ongoing basis, without having to delve into the main compartment of the sack, a feature I really value.The fit and ability to adjust fit is excellent, my back isn't so brilliant, so the comfort of fit is a really important aspect of design for me. I have read reviews that have questioned the back height adjustment, so I will monitor this.I've chosen the 55 liter rucksack quite deliberately, a little secret (don't tell anyone) if you have a big rucksack (120 liter monster for e.g.) do you know what you will do with it? well you'll fill it! Better to have a smaller rucksack and take only what's necessary, one's back will agree! So all those on Helvellyn with monster rucksacks (not doing army exercises in Scandinavia snow) take note! Get smaller rucksacks and leave the solar powered foot spa, the telescopic mobile phone signal booster mast and the myriad other 'useful' items at home, as I said before your back will agree. So a 55 liter rucksack is perfectly adequate for my purposes.I'm happy with this purchase a well designed rucksack.

Really well made and versatile. It is better than a lot of ones that are 3 times the price. I bought it for a trip that involved going to a small island by boat and i needed everything on my back as a result. It was loaded to capacity and must have had 60 or 70kg of gear in it. It was strong and comfortable. The removable support bars worked great. Some other reviews noted that the straps slipped when carrying a lot of weight. This was a concern when looking to purchase, but I have to say I did not have this issue at all. I expect to get many years from this backpack. Would recommend

The backpack seems of a good quality being a budget pack. I like the sleeping bag section at the bottom which can be opened into the bigger bag. As many reviewers have commented, the plastic clips and buckles in the straps allow the shoulder straps and other straps to slip under load. Pick up your bag when it's loaded and the shoulder strap loosens by itself. Solve it by tying knots, or coming up with other solutions.

A great rucksack, highly capable in terms of carrying a lot of weight comfortably. Used it for travelling in Norway and managed to pack clothes, toiletries and extras like charging cables for two for a week. The bag was stuffed full and heavy but did the job without problems.

Superb for the price, I got this 65L backpack when it was £35 which is an absolute bargain. You can't really get this size and quality backpack for this price anywhere.The 65L is an ultimate size for my daughter's DoE bronze expedition, it was recommended to have 60-65L backpack and indeed, everything she needs to take seems to be fitting inside. There are so many different pockets on the inside and the outside that we are still discovering new ones but what's important the sleeping bag compartment on the bottom has a zip that can be open connecting it with the main storage area. As my daughter's sleeping bag (3/4 season) turned out to be too big to fit in the sleeping back compartment, we opened the zip and placed on the bottom of the backpack. We will probably need to upgrade her sleeping bag at some point as it is bigger than the sleeping mat and tent combined. Nevertheless... the backpack has enough space for everything needed for the 2-day expedition.The backpack has plenty of adjustment, the straps can be positioned on various hight, also the chest strap hight adjusts, which is very important.Also, it comes with the rain cover, which hides in the pocket underneath the backpack. The backpack itself is generally waterproof and should withstand light rain, the rain cover is just an extra precaution for heavier rain.If I was getting it for myself I would probably go for the 75L version but that would mean more load so for a teenager who never went for a hiking trip before the 65L is enough.

great good size, lot of compartments and comfy

I'm only 5'-4". Perhaps this bag is too big for me, but I mainly bought it for "emergency preparedness" and then have ended up using it as I venture into the world of backpack camping. In my opinion, the only thing missing are pockets along the waist buckle. Other packs have that option and it would be a nice place to store a phone, lip balm, or snack.A few things: I LOVE all the pockets/straps/features, however, some of them are hard to find because of the black on black color. Some contrast stitching would make it a lot easier to find things. There is a rainfly, but it might take you awhile to find it and there IS a bladder pouch and hose slot (it's on the right side if you are wearing your pack). I love the two mesh pockets at the bottom which I am just flexible enough to reach around and grab a water bottle. The side zippered pockets are great for a first aid kit, etc.I like that you can separate the bottom compartment for shoes/fuel OR you can unzip it to just create a single large space, and if you have voluminous clothing, the 5L extension at the top is very nice as are the two "brain" pockets (at the very top of the pack) that zipper from opposite sides to ensure you can put keys and anything you don't want to get wet on the inside and nothing will fall out if you want to put things in the more easily accessible outside brain pocket.There are 3 sets of straps for securing the pack to your body. The set attached to the waist buckle. Then there is a set at the typical place all backpacks have them, by your obliques. Then there is the third, higher up straps near your shoulders that help keep the pack tight to your back. I could use a longer set of these because the pack is never fully against my back which I guess is because of my height. As long as I don't "overpack" (more than 20% of my body weight) it isn't an issue, although if anything makes me buy another pack it will be this AND the desire for waist pockets.Finally, there is a place to strap poles, sleeping pad, etc.Overall, well-made, lots of features, reasonable price.

Recien la adquirí, de entrada se ve muy buena calidad, tiene un buen tamaño, muy versatil. Buen producto.

Una mochila que en realidad es para el camping, compre la de 65 L y es más que suficiente para guardar todo lo necesario para el uso personal, siempre lo digo, no se requiere de más para poder disfrutar esas salidas con amigos o con la familia en el campo o en bosque.

Good product in all aspects

Ich mache demnächst erstmalig eine mehrtägige Wandertour und habe mir dafür diesen Rucksack bestellt.Nachdem ich zurück bin werde ich die Bewertung updaten.Verarbeitung:Der Rucksack scheint gut verarbeitet. Reisverschlüsse sind nicht das Nonplusultra, aber sehr in Ordnung.Keinerlei Mängel.Gewicht:Er ist leichter als angegeben. Von ultralight ist er natürlich sehr weit entfernt, aber damit wurde er auch nicht beworben und das kann mE auch für den Preis und die Größe nicht erwartet werden. Angegeben ist er aber mit 2,32 kg. Ich habe ihn auf zwei verschiedenen Wagen gewogen und bei mir sind es nur 2,02 kg. 300g machen, finde ich, einiges aus.Optik:Die vielen Bänder und Schnallen gefallen mir zwar nicht, aber man kann sie mit etwas Geschick natürlich schön aufwickeln.Komfort:Die Schultergurte sind für verschiedene Rückenlängen einstellbar. Ich bin 1,85 m groß aber nutze bereits die längste Einstellung. Sehr viel größere Personen könnten hier an ein Limit stoßen.Überhaupt scheint alles an diesem Rucksack einstellbar zu sein. Das gefällt mir sehr gut.Leider hat er keine Rückenbelüftung. Wurde auch nicht behauptet, aber ich werde sehen, wie unangenehm das im Sommer wirklich ist.Facheinteilung:Nichts besonderes, aber solide. So wie man es von dieser Art Rucksäcke kennt. Ein Fach unten, wo Schlafsack und Isomatte bequem Platz finden. Ein großes Mittelfach, das von oben zugänglich ist. Im Kopfteil sind zwei verschiedene Fächer.Ganz unten ist noch ein verstecktes kleines Fach, in dem der Geldbeutel sicher Platz hat, ohne das jemand unbemerkt herankommt. Eine kleine Tasche im Hüftgurt, in der das Handy Platz findet fehlt leider.Größe:Ich hatte den Verdacht, dass 65l für meine Sommer-Trekkingausrüstung zu groß sind. Der Verdacht bestätigt sich. Allerdings ärgert mich das nicht. Für andere Jahreszeiten wird das wahrscheinlich optimal sein.