Mens Trekking Backpack - 70+10 L Mt900 Symbium, Grey

Excellent product for backpacking, jumping on and off busses, Tuk-Tuks, boats etc. Great being able to open up the whole of the front giving easy access to everything. this bag got thrown onto many a form of transport and survived the hold on a few flights without any problems.

At 2.7kg this is not a light pack but with the strong frame, it can carry a fair amount of weight comfortably. While it's a stiff pack, there's a pivot point at the lower back meaning to how some mobility. The fabric is tough stuff and i man really tough. It's had a fair amount of stuffs on sharp rock and it'd fine. I've accidently dropped my knife on the bag point down and it was fine (yes silly mistake). This pack is ideal for winter solo trips where you might be carrying more gear. I do photography as a profession so I like my equipment to be both protected and easily accessible. With the front double zip you can access the whole volume of the pack, which is rather convenient. There's a reasonable amount of adjustments to get that pack set up right. Also plenty of pockets for bit and bobs. There's suspension in the shoulder straps which really helps reduce the shock loading on you body (nice detail). Some on the negatives are the weight and size. While good for winter expeditions, I would look at a smaller and lighter pack and just carry less stuff if walking in the summer months. It'll be more enjoyable. While it's nice there's to bottle pouches, they can be a bit difficult to use. Overall, really good pack but not one I use all the time

15 y.o. daughter is using this for Ten Tors and DoE training and events. Absolutely crammed with spare clothes, food, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, first aid kit, cooking kit, tent etc.. I can barely lift it and she happily hikes all day wearing it. Excellent adjustable back system. Extra marks for the 2 really practical 1L water bottle pockets that are easily accessible without removing pack and for the integral rain cover. Despite hard use, still looks new.