A great day pack, just the right size to hold the necessities for a day hike. The pouch inside fits my
BTR Double Thick 2 Litre Hydration Pack Bladder - Suitable for Cycling, Hiking, Running, Camping, Walking. BPA Free
perfectly, and the hose fits well through the generous hydration tube opening.
The outer bottle pockets can fit quite a chunky bottle (like a large 1.5L bottle of Highland Spring etc), without being too big for a standard plastic bottle. There are no zipped pockets inside, which is a shame, but there are a variety of small pockets within the front opening, and a plastic carabiner, useful for securing your keys. The main compartment has only the pouch for a hydration pack or laptop.
There is an adjustable chest/sternum strap, which slides/adjusts vertically & horizontally, but no waist strap. Compared to the rest of the 24/Seven range, it has a much better set of storage pockets, and I visually inspected the whole range. It fits into a 55cm wheeled luggage trolley, which was important for me for travelling abroad. All the zips and seams appear to be quite secure, and the main compartment zip is covered by a flap to prevent the ingress of moisture
The flow system works reasonably well, though it works best in conjunction with the chest strap, as it raises the pack off your back a little. Used in combination with a Berghaus tech wicking shirt, it really reduces sweating, though it doesn't eliminate it all together. It's not as effective as something like the Vango Ventis, which has a mini 'frame' to hold the pack away from your back, but this comes at the expense of increased size and weight, and it was too big to fit in my hand luggage.
Very pleased with it overall, just the right size for a day hike, and very comfortable to wear. With judicious packing it can be used for an overnight trip. I can fit my small Naturehike tent and gear inside, and rolled sleeping mat in the bungee straps.
Edit: noticed today there is a little Velcro loop where the H2O inlet comes in, so you can hang the bladder/position the tube. There is also a securing loop on the front strap, to stop the drinking tube from wandering.
Edit 2: A few months on, and many hikes later, proving to be a really good rucksack. The elasticated cords are good for keeping items handy, like rain jackets, and hiking poles.
Edit 3: Added some photos. (2 nights pack) tent, sleep pad, sleeping bag, 2 days food, 2 litres water, 15 L dry bag, rain coat, down jacket, change clothes, toiletries and electronics. weight 8kg inc 2 L water
| Age range | Adult |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Size | One Size |
| Style | Rucksack (30 Litre/Black) |
| Material composition | Esdura |
| Material type | TWNTY4SEVENPLUS 30 RUCSAC AU BLK/BLK |
| Outer material | Polyester |
| Seasons | Autumn/winter 2014 |
| Features | Chest strap |
| Usage | Hiking |
| Sport | Travel |
| Volume capacity | 30 litres |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Brand | Berghaus |
| Department | Unisex |
| Manufacturer | Berghaus |
| Item model number | 4-21429BP6 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.81 x 7.68 x 3.94 cm; 530 Grams |
| ASIN | B00NMNC9HE |
