bushwalker zane wrote:Also, One Planet recently sold their packs off-shore. Manufacture wise. Sad
bushwalker zane wrote: I think their sleeping bags are still Australasian made though.
Mutley wrote:I have owned a Macmillan for a few years. Some positives..it is made in OZ, the packs are very comfortable, even with 20 plus kgs. The usable volume is good, as is access. The top pouch fits heaps of gear that needs to be accessed quickly. The build quality is excellent and the zips are extremely robust. Ok, the not so good...the drink bottle holders are very high, difficult to get at with the pack on. The zips are almost too big and can be difficult to open. The bottom pack access is good in theory but I have not really used it. There are no suitable xternal belts to strap a camera bag to. Some clip on points for a hat or small camera case would be handy. My two biggest gripes - the weight. In hindsight, I would not buy another 3kg pack. And it is NOT waterproof. In heavy rain, it wets out quite quickly.
Would I buy another ? I would probably look for something lighter next time.
But if you want a really robust, well made pack that's super comfortable over a weeks hiking, go for it.
Mutley wrote:I have owned a Macmillan for a few years. [...] The bottom pack access is good in theory but I have not really used it.
blacksheep wrote:Zane if you carry bigger loads you should talk to macpac owners with the liberator harness. It excels for loaded up carries, ask around, you'll find many out there..
bushwalker zane wrote:blacksheep wrote:Zane if you carry bigger loads you should talk to macpac owners with the liberator harness. It excels for loaded up carries, ask around, you'll find many out there..
Looks like I may have another pack to keep in mind.
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