The frame felt solid when loaded up, giving the pack and our movement a sense of rigidity when walking
At this price point, the backpacks are still on the smaller side, so if youre looking for a quality bag that can hold a lot of gear, then you should check out the premium bags
Expert leather exclusively use only vegetable-tanned leather to minimise their environmental impact and remove the use of harmful chemicals throughout the process, which also makes their leather bio-degradable
You will need our Spacer Kit to allow for your cover track
1.5kg Best for: mountain hiking, multi-day trips, hiking that requires heavy loads Pros: lots of mountain ready features, comfortable hipbelt and back system (the thick padding is a highlight), RECCO capabilities, robust design Cons: on the heavy side, cant adjust back length, unsure of recycled content Weve been testing Helly Hansens Resistor backpack this spring and so far, weve liked what weve seen