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Barra1
17th April 2010, 11:30 AM
I'm looking to buy a new bushwalking pack and have narrowed the choice to two options.

The Mont Backcountry and the One Planet Strezlecki.

Both these packs meet my requirements of a good fit, good harness and the material is spun canvas.

It may be hard to believe, but I'm old fashioned and like the feel of canvas.

Anyone owning one of the above or had experience with one or the other?

Comments will be greatly appreciated:D

numpty
18th April 2010, 07:47 AM
Cant comment on either of the two mentioned (so maybe I shouldn't comment at all:o), but I have a Macpac and highly recommend it, which is also canvas.

Northy
20th April 2010, 01:15 PM
i have the mont backcountry and i cant fault it. i have about 5 or 6 other mont products and can not fault them either. go for this pack, you wont be disappointed

the canvas is very high quality with ripstop cross cutting it, and its very waterproof once you have wet and swelled the seams. i chose the backcountry because it was one of the only dual compartment, canvas packs and i wanted the durability of canvas as i hope to do some fairly prolonged walks in the next couple of years like the bibbulmun and larapinta tracks.

Hay Ewe
21st April 2010, 07:20 AM
I too have two Macpac, a Weka 30 and another which is 20 (cant rememebr which model)

they are both a canvas material and I find them VERY good. the Weka 30 doesnt have a top opening, it has two zips on the front and a big panel that opens up, I think its better access.

I got the 20 but found it want quite big enough, couldnt get A4 fodlers in to it with room for anything else. use it some times, nothign wrong with it, just not a good size for my use

Hay Ewe

Barra1
21st April 2010, 03:30 PM
Cant comment on either of the two mentioned (so maybe I shouldn't comment at all:o), but I have a Macpac and highly recommend it, which is also canvas.

Would that be the Cascade?

Macpac have a shop-front in Elizabeth St., Melbourne - and I have asked my son to make an enquiry there. I do believe however Macpac now have their packs made in Vietnam - which causes me concern as to whether the new models will be from Australian made canvas.

The Mont Backcountry is looking extremely attractive - my sleeping bag is a Mont and I have to agree with Northey - Mont gear is good gear.

In saying that, it would be foolish to discount the One Planet - it too enjoys a good reputation, meets the criteria and there is nothing, just nothing, in the price compared to Mont - virtually the same.

Guess it gets down to the most comfortable fit.:D

Have to say - I used to own a Mountain Designs Cirque Pack - great piece of gear but Mountain Designs is starting to scare me with their new direction of diverting away from specialist gear and competing in the "street gear and fashion market".

As always - :rulez: apply so when the pack is purchased I must adhere and follow the rules.;)

Any further comments greatly appreciated and thanks for the input so far - $499 for a pack is quite a spend so all info is valuable.

Banjo_pluker
21st April 2010, 04:02 PM
I too have two Macpac, a Weka 30 and another which is 20 (cant rememebr which model)

they are both a canvas material and I find them VERY good. the Weka 30 doesnt have a top opening, it has two zips on the front and a big panel that opens up, I think its better access.

I got the 20 but found it want quite big enough, couldnt get A4 fodlers in to it with room for anything else. use it some times, nothign wrong with it, just not a good size for my use

Hay Ewe

The only thing to watch, and this is the reason the big name brands, like macpac only have top openings is no zip to break out on the trail. It is very hard to carry the gear back when the zip has broken, JMHO

The main factor that I have used to determine which pac is best for me is fit of the harness system, it must be confortable for you

Banjo_pluker
21st April 2010, 04:06 PM
Would that be the Cascade?

Macpac have a shop-front in Elizabeth St., Melbourne - and I have asked my son to make an enquiry there. I do believe however Macpac now have their packs made in Vietnam - which causes me concern as to whether the new models will be from Australian made canvas.

The Mont Backcountry is looking extremely attractive - my sleeping bag is a Mont and I have to agree with Northey - Mont gear is good gear.

In saying that, it would be foolish to discount the One Planet - it too enjoys a good reputation, meets the criteria and there is nothing, just nothing, in the price compared to Mont - virtually the same.

Guess it gets down to the most comfortable fit.:D

Have to say - I used to own a Mountain Designs Cirque Pack - great piece of gear but Mountain Designs is starting to scare me with their new direction of diverting away from specialist gear and competing in the "street gear and fashion market".

As always - :rulez: apply so when the pack is purchased I must adhere and follow the rules.;)

Any further comments greatly appreciated and thanks for the input so far - $499 for a pack is quite a spend so all info is valuable.

It has been a while scince I have bought a pack but back when I bought my last pack $499 was a bargan for a top quality pack

numpty
22nd April 2010, 02:16 PM
Would that be the Cascade?

Macpac have a shop-front in Elizabeth St., Melbourne - and I have asked my son to make an enquiry there. I do believe however Macpac now have their packs made in Vietnam - which causes me concern as to whether the new models will be from Australian made canvas.

The Mont Backcountry is looking extremely attractive - my sleeping bag is a Mont and I have to agree with Northey - Mont gear is good gear.

In saying that, it would be foolish to discount the One Planet - it too enjoys a good reputation, meets the criteria and there is nothing, just nothing, in the price compared to Mont - virtually the same.

Guess it gets down to the most comfortable fit.:D

Have to say - I used to own a Mountain Designs Cirque Pack - great piece of gear but Mountain Designs is starting to scare me with their new direction of diverting away from specialist gear and competing in the "street gear and fashion market".

As always - :rulez: apply so when the pack is purchased I must adhere and follow the rules.;)

Any further comments greatly appreciated and thanks for the input so far - $499 for a pack is quite a spend so all info is valuable.

Yes, Cascade is the one. And dont be worried about gear made in Vietnam, as most of it is these days and has been for a while. Macpac harness is very comfortable and relatively easily adjusted.

I think I paid about that for mine when I bought it 5 years ago.

jake
30th April 2010, 08:51 AM
G'day,

I have a One Planet Strelecki Medium. Absolutley brilliant. Good adjustments and very good fit. One Planet offer great back up service.
As they are made in Melbourne means repairs if needed are available. I also have a one planet sleeping bag. Had this altered for little cost.
They are worth phone call.

Jake

Barra1
30th April 2010, 11:06 AM
Purchased a One Planet Mungo pack. Only a 60 litre pack but will do the job - realistically I can't see myself undertaking extended treks so the Mungo will be sufficient.

Rules? Will post the photos.

Thanks to everyone for your input - experience is priceless, so your comments and experience were greatly appreciated.

Banjo_pluker
28th May 2010, 04:15 PM
Purchased a One Planet Mungo pack. Only a 60 litre pack but will do the job - realistically I can't see myself undertaking extended treks so the Mungo will be sufficient.

Rules? Will post the photos.

Thanks to everyone for your input - experience is priceless, so your comments and experience were greatly appreciated.

:rulez:

Blknight.aus
28th May 2010, 04:50 PM
depending on what your doing with your bush walking and when your going

I use a platypus 3l camelback that has som good strapping on it and clips to hold a bivvy bag under neath it.

That'll usually keep me out of trouble for a 24h hike If its going to be longer than that and I need to carry a bit I Take an alice pack.

VladTepes
11th June 2010, 01:55 PM
I got the 20 but found it want quite big enough, couldnt get A4 fodlers in to it

Take a lot of A4 folders when you go hiking, do you?