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WE Freycinet The Freycinet pack has recently been updated from the original WE Discovery 2 pack Click here for more
Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro I recently bought a Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro daypack just before going on a hiking holiday Click here for more
Lowe Alpine Nanon Hyperlite The Nanon targets those people who want a lighter packs Click here for more Lowe Alpine TFX Wilderness Combining comfort with durability Click here for more
Deuter SL Womens Fit SL stands for SLim Line and are designed to fit the smaller person Click here for more
GEAR REVIEWS!
WE Freycinet, by Richard Syncro-Form Waistbelt The clever pivoting design adjusts anywhere from mens (top) to womens (bottom), because everyone is different!
The Freycinet pack has recently been updated from the original WE Discovery 2 pack to include some great new features. Its Synchro-FORM harness is superb for hauling large loads with comfort. The lid is removable and converts into a bum bag for those shorter side-trips. A lot of packs these days have loads of features that you don’t actually need, straps and pockets that are never used. The Freycinet only has features that you will need. It is a dual compartment pack, with direct zip access to the bottom of the pack. There is a dividing shelf between the compartments, which can be dropped down and made into a single compartment pack. Even when the divider is in use, long thin gear can be stored down the full length of the pack at either side of the shelf. There are two very useful smaller pockets on the outside, one in the lid and one on the front. The front pocket is a simple flap and buckle design making opening it very easy. The harness has pivoting hip belts, which adjust perfectly to the shape and movement of your hips. Whether you are tall or short, have wide or narrow hips, they will move with your body, not stay rigid, which helps to make carrying large loads a lot more comfortable. The straps all around are nice thick webbing, which means that there is no slippage.
I recently bought a Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro daypack just before going on a hiking holiday in Lamington National Park in Queensland. I chose the Airzone Centro pack because of it’s padded lightweight hipbelt, adjustable back length and breathable harness. I found the pack comfortable and well-balanced to carry. The adjustable top-lid and side straps allow the pack load to be closely cinched in, which helps with the pack balance and also reduces the pack size when there is less stuff in it. I also liked the extra features, such as the built-in whistle on the sternum strap (handy for getting people’s attention!) and the side pockets for water bottles (which were useful for storing my camera for easy access while walking). The dedicated map pocket was handy, and the side-zip entry made it easy to find things in the pack. Like most new daypacks, this one also had a sleeve for my hydration system water bladder. It’s a good daypack for everyday use, travelling or bushwalking, and I’d especially recommend it for hot conditions as the Airzone system keeps the pack off your back and prevents sweating.
The Nanon targets those people who want a lighter packs but also want functional features that help to organise their loads during the trek. Womens specific harness also available. Key Features and Benefits: • Super lightweight pack that still carries well • Lightweight but durable Dyneema fabric body • Lightweight Centro adjustable back for maximum comfort from a precise fit • Lightweight version of AdaptiveFit hipbelt ensuring maximum comfort • 10mm web reduces weight with no loss of function • Airflow mesh in back panel reduces moisture build up • Front compression pocket for wet gear or additional quick access items Volume: 50lt+10lt extension=60lt Intended carrying capacity: 15 Kg Download The Wilderness Shop’s Bushwalking Packs Brochure for more info.
TFX Wilderness Combining comfort with durability, the TFX Wilderness handles everything from short trips to extended journeys. The TFX® 7 back gives perfect comfort and load control over difficult terrain.
Key Features and Benefits: TFX® 7 adjustable back offering a perfect, stable, comfortable fit;The Torso Motion hipbelt allows the body to move naturally;Large bellows side pockets integrated into the pack body for extra storage;Front entry system for easy access to gear compartment.
Deuter SL The initials SL stands for SLim Line and are designed to fit the smaller person. Hip belts and shoulder straps are both shorter and narrower in order to give a perfect anatomic fit. In 2006 the first steps were made to develope a comprehensive women’s collection, the new SL-Women’s Fit series. Deuter has now applied its dedicated SL fit features to a wide range of specialist packs.
