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Fjallraven Kaipak 58 Rucksack
Fjallraven Kaipak 58 Rucksack
:: Rugged expedition-size rucksack from Fjallraven reviewed for UKHillwalking.com ::
:: Rugged expedition-size rucksack from Fjallraven reviewed for UKHillwalking.com ::
8th September 2017
- 215.00
- 2.3kg
- 58L
- G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco
Rugged, capable and comfortable – but too heavy? This is part of the Fjallraven range of mountain and expedition rucksacks and I reviewed it for UKhillwalking.com website.
The full review, as part of a group review of similar packs, can be found by following the link below.
From the review:
There is enough padding on the waist and shoulders for them not to be noticed, but it doesn’t seem excessive. For one overnight trip with clients the overall ‘wet’ weight of the pack (including food, water and camera kit) was around 17kg and our reviewer was not left wanting more foam between the straps and my body. The adjustment for both the waist and shoulders stays in place once set, which is more than can be said for many packs on the market.
Foam behind the shoulders and either side of the spine keeps the back of the pack away from the body, but with no other ventilation system employed. Since much of the back is un-cushioned, air can flow freely elsewhere. Overall the amount of ventilation on the Kaipak 58 is about middle of the road in this review, maybe not the ideal choice for warm climates but better for the Cairngorms, Carneddau or Kolmården in winter.
A Mountain Leader with over a decade of experience across the UK and overseas, Richard is our Lead Instructor and a partner in Original Outdoors. He is a specialist in temperate wilderness skills and the wild foods of the British Isles, and also works as a consultant for various brands and organisations. Richard lives in North Wales.
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