TERRA PEAK Adjustable Hiking Backpack 55L/65L/85L+20L for Men Women

I Decided to take a chance on one of these packs for a recent 7 day hike and I wasn’t disappointed. I went for the 65 litre version on a toss up between storage space and weight. Its such a lightweight backpack for its size, weighing just over 2kg and it easily carried all the kit I needed, either on the inside or lashed to the outside of the pack. I spent quite a while checking the specs, comparing them to other brands and reading reviews before I decided to order one of these. Generally the reviews for this pack were very good while I was researching it(all 4 stars and above) but when I came to order one I saw that there was a negative review about the metal frame and buckles. I started second guessing whether this was the pack for me, but don’t let it put you off. I can honestly say that I’m very pleased with this backpack and the negative points mentioned in that review are not a problem on mine, and when it arrived I knew I had made a good choice. The frame is made from two aluminium bars which will flex slightly. This means you can bend it or mould it to the curve of your back, so you get a much more comfortable fit. The buckles are indeed plastic but this is the norm these days and as far as I can see they are the same quality as most other brands and work perfectly fine. If you’re looking for a really lightweight pack that’s comfortable and good value for money then I highly recommend this pack. If your after something more durable, tougher that’s going to be able to carry very heavy loads and take some serious punishment then I would suggest looking at something from Osprey or Lowe Alpine. Ok, they're a lot more expensive and in most cases a lot heavier but you get what you pay for in life.

I purchased this backpack because I was going on a pretty hefty camping trip and knew I needed extra room. This backpack way surpassed the expectations I had, especially pertaining to size. I am 6”0” and this is pretty large on me, but it fits well and I love the different straps to help keep it in place and offer great support . This backpack contains: As extension collar with drawstring that can expand the main compartment There are also is hip-belt pockets, a bladder sleeve , a front pocket, a rain cover compartment , and two mesh bottle pouches A front sleeping bag compartment with a divider. A torso-length adjustment. There are stage height adjusters at the back that have velcro to secure. There is a sternum strap with an emergency whistle buckle A deep and dense padded shoulder strap on each shoulder. And hip-belt to help ensure you get nice support and circulation. There is also a trekking pole attachment and bottom loops for ice axe or hiking poles. There are hooks in main compartment for your keys or water bladder. On both sides of the shoulder straps there are D-shape hooks, in which small items can be attached . I am extremely pleased with the amount of items I can pack in here and attached in , from flashlights ,first aid kids , meals and water, sleeping bag, trekking/hiking poles, clothes , and more. The quality of the backpack is amazing , its made extremely well and does a great job at offering good back support while hiking and walking on trails.

I am very happy with this purchase. I have used this backpack twice... once on an overnight in the Arkansas Mountains 18 miles covered with about 30 pounds of gear. Held up great. Second trip was 30 miles over three days. It seems to be well made and sturdy. The only reason I gave it four stars and not five is that five stars will be determined over long term durability. But so far so good. It's very comfortable to wear. It has lots of extra straps to attach additional gear on the outside. For instance I carry my tent, and water crossing shoes strapped to the outside of the pack. Not one minor issue yet and those two trips were intense with lots of dropping the backpack on rocks while taking breaks. I can pack more into this pack than I need to take. Again, about 30 pounds of gear and food on the first trip... then got a little more efficient and down to about 27 pounds of gear on trip #2.

Compared this to a high end expensive pack and was not disappointed. After I found that my 65 L bag would not hold my warm weather sleeping bag. I looked around for a bag to fit my sleeping bag. My friend bought the Osprey Aether 85L which runs about $300 and a lot of my comparison will be done with that bag in mind. Pros Quality materials Sturdy straps, handles and even zipper dangles Tons of space Adjustable to torso height Comes with rain cover Side pockets Water bladder storage area and tube access Sturdy hip belt Light weight, (most of the pack weight comes from the hip belt and aluminum back stays) Comes with all the normal expected parts for a bag with this purpose. Seperate compartment with zipper separation for a sleeping bag Mesh side pockets Bag compression straps Cons No seperate pocket for rain cover (it is in top compartment) see image Top compartment does not remove for a day pack No hip belt pockets Honestly can't think of any more Cons And these are so minimal that at this price I don't mind. Honestly pleased with the bag and my overly large military issue sleeping bag fits as I desired

I used this for a 2 night backpacking trip with my daughters and it was a great value option! The material is good quality, there is decent padding on the hip belt, lots of pockets and I like that it has an adjustment to move the shoulder straps up and down, plus strap tighteners, so you can get a proper fit for your height and torso length. Not as comfortable as the REI quality packs for 200+, but I was happy with it for the cost.

Size is great could fit like 6 days of clothes. Feels good

I read reviews that cautioned about the zippers failing but I have had no issues with this backpack. It is very well made and it holds a lot. I used it to hike Mt. LecConte last fall and had no issues. I had this thing stuffed and it handled the stress no problem. I am 6'4" and the shoulder straps adjusted to fit my height no problem. I was very comfortable for the trek. I guess time will tell how well it holds up as I continue to use it, but so far so good.

This is a decent pack but if you are doing serious backpacking I would recommend spending a bit more to get a name brand from REI or something. After a 15 day backpacking trip mine is already starting to fall apart. Also, the pricier packs keep their shape better and are not as baggy which means the the pack doesn't shift so much while hiking.