Main and bottom pocket securing straps pretty standard these days with plastic snap fittings. Side pocket compression straps sewn around the side pockets these I found to be a real advantage when packing the sack with clothing as it meant I was able to tighten down the resulting pack to a good strong, dense lump! There are also a multitude of straps on this rucksack: -įront edge of the top pocket more secure point of attachment for a sleep mat etc.Ĭorners of top flap to aid positioning of top flap when not filled to capacity. Zips are covered with a generous storm flap and have a corded tag.
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Secondary 30l pocket as mentioned, double opposing zip entry.Īt the very bottom is a pocket housing a pack cover for use in the rain but other items can easily be carried in this pocket, it has single zip access. The above three pockets are essentially flat but provide external storage for flat folded items or documents etc. Side pockets as long as the 70l pocket, one each side, single zip access.īack pocket as long as the 70l pocket and about 25cm wide, single zip access.
This frame consists of two metal strips on a plastic rectangle, the pocket can be used as a hidden storage should it be thought necessary. Main 70l pocket as mentioned, at the opening is a 20cm flap with a strong draw cord and cord lock.Īgainst the back, there is an internal pocket - which houses the internal frame. Top pocket of about 4 litres capacity, with double opposing zip entry.Īn internal valuables pocket, quite small but ideal for me to carry a Swiss Champion Survival kit, which is the size of a large wallet. This means that you can have the flap open and have one huge 100-litre pocket (good for carrying long items) or tighten the cord for two separate pockets of the capacities mentioned.Īn elastic cord at the very top, for attaching a foam sleeping mat. The main compartment looks to be split 70/30ish and is separated by a drawstring flap. There are more pockets than you could shake a stick at, despite being essentially a no external pocket design.
Upon getting the item home and removing the manufacturers packaging, some surprises sprang to mind. The cost if I remember correctly was £34-99, which struck me, not only as reasonable, but downright cheap! The build appeared to be of reasonable quality and of suitable colour to meet my demands. The item I bought from a local outdoor and home ware shop was a Regatta Survivor II in 100 litre size. I was unable to find this old and trusted item following a rearrangement within our house, which necessitated the replacement! The same ideal of low cost but high expectation is what drew me to the Regatta range. In past years I have used a Cobmaster 85 (I think), it seemed to be of reasonable size and rugged enough to withstand the rigours of airport luggage handling, yet not be so expensive should anything damage it. I recently had cause to purchase a replacement rucksack when preparing for a holiday abroad.Īllow me to state here that I do not normally use a sack of this size for mountaineering work, preferring to have such an item so that I can tote my luggage around at airports, hotels, hostels etc and still maintain a "hands free" approach to carrying the families other necessities!
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