Owner: Thomas
Used since: 2023
Tested by: Thomas
Review by: Thomas
Primary Use: All Season Hiking
Review:
Just when you think you have seen and experienced pretty much all kind of backpacks, along comes one that still managed to surprise me. I bought this pack mainly because I wanted to have something thats rugged and can withstand the bushbashing I sometimes do when I explore areas off-track. Other packs do the job but over time get punctures and other issues that come with wear and tear. While this pack is clearly not light on its own (you can’t have durability and super light weight at the same time) - the manufacturing quality, the materials, the amount of straps and ways the pack can be configured and modified with extra storage due to its molle system - its absolutely amazing. It is bomb proof, absolutely reliable in any condition and most of all - the carrying comfort is superb. While the pack ends up being heavier, a lot heavier, than say my lightweight Osprey packs with all my gear in it - it still feels more comfortable to carry despite its extra weight. And for me personally the absolute game changer is that for once, this pack seems to distribute the weight really down to the core of your body rather than weighing down on your shoulders. I am very susceptible to neck pain and getting tension headaches after carrying a heavy pack for a few hours. While nothing is 100%, this pack is such an improvement in that aspect. And I can tell by my sore lower back on the next day on how much this pack distributes the weight on to your hips and lower core area.
Pros:
- Bomb-proof materials and construction (afterall this is a tactical pack made for it)
- High quality manufacturing
- Endless amount of straps and options to customise and configure the pack
- Molle system provides ample options to expand the storage capacity of the pack with add-on packs (make sure you choose compatible ones)
- Amazing carrying comfort even with high load
- Truly offloads weight from your shoulders and on to your core body
Cons:
- Weight of the empty bag - about twice the weight of normal hiking packs with the same volume
Comment:
If you are after a backpack that can withstand anything that you or nature throws at it while providing maximum support, comfort and reliability - this is an amazing product for it.
Manufacturer Website:
https://www.tasmaniantiger.info/en/product/tt-base-pack-52/