Backpack

[Chura]

Hi

I'm traveling in NZ and AU and use Deuter Trans alpine 30 I've borrowed from my brother. It's nice and I like it especially the lower second chamber

Today I've visited Macpac and saw the Voyager model which seems to be very nice also.
Can you recommend on this specific one or Macpac? Or I should stick to Deuter?

Thanks!

[Strider]

Are you looking to buy a pack? The Macpac model you speak of is listed as a "Travel" pack, so might not be as suitable for bushwalking as some others.

Last edited by Strider on Thu 21 Nov, 2013 8:21 pm, edited 1 time in total.

[Scottyk]

Not sure about that model Chura but Macpac generally make good quality packs. The older NZ made ones were exceptional. I think now a days a bit less so but still good bits of kit when on purchased on special.

[Chura]

Yes I'm looking to buy something for day travel with DSLR camera or 1-2 nights. So 30-35 shoukd be great for me.

The MacPac voyager i saw is now on sale for 179$nz

[wayno]

overnight bushwalking trips with a 35 litre pack? have you done overnight trips with that size pack? its small for overnight walks....

[Chura]

Hi
You right, I wasn't clear enough.
Overnight at city or overnight hike with another backpack on my wife.

[wayno]

still small for an overnight pack if you have to camp or stay in a hut and provide and cook your own food.

[perfectlydark]

For a second pack second person it could work, so long ad the other has a larger pack and is carrying some of the bigger stuff (tent for example). Im finally down to a 40l for solo overnights so i can see it. Also take advantage of strapping stuff to the outside where possible (in a drybag if you dont want it wet)

[stry]

still small for an overnight pack if you have to camp or stay in a hut and provide and cook your own food.

I agree.

30/35litres is only enough for more than one day if you are not providing your own food and sleeping gear. Even a small sleeping bag would be a difficult inclusion.

Perhaps the OP is thinking of the common European system of hiking from hostel to hostel ?

[Strider]

Also take advantage of strapping stuff to the outside where possible (in a drybag if you dont want it wet)

Not the greatest advice if actually bushwalking with it. Just asking for gear to get damaged.

[perfectlydark]

Depends what your strapping and how (probably on pack design too). I have no issues with flatish stuff firmly attached to the rear of the pack

[Chura]

I know this is the size I need since the Dueter I took from my brother is 30L and fits my demands great.

What about purely looking on the MacPac Voyager ? is it anygood ? Or i should just get the same deuter (Trans Alpine 30)

Thanks!

[wayno]

look at the layout of the pack, pockets etc, will the macpac be as convenient for putting your gear in?
i see the deuter has longer compartment zips , will make for easier access and the deuter has a flap over the zip, will reduce water getting into the pack a bit, but not completely, and the macpac has no zip...
if you're going to walk in the rain, ideally you need a pack with a lid, they keep the rain out better, water will eventually get through a zip , especially if it's not a water resistant zip...

[Chura]

Thanks for the information.
The Deuter actually have nylon cover if needed, I didn't notice if the MacPac does to.
The layout on the Macpac is great for me, the Deuter does as well but alittle bit less.

Any other you might recommend ?