Macpac Cascade 65

Love my Cascade 65. Have had it for four years now and walk several multi-day hikes in NZ and Oz. Never had problems with water as we always use pack liners and carry a pack cover.

Overall comfortable, not too big. Fits everything I need for a 9-day hike.

Background

Great experience

The MacPac Cascade 65 is a brilliant pack. I have had mine now for only a few months but I have used it on two 4 day hikes.

I could never see the point to carrying a 80-90 liter pack on a hike. There is no specific pocket for a hydration pack (ie Camelback). I just ended up strapping mine to the front of the pack. The fabric is incredibly waterproof, no doubts because of the cotton synthetic blend that MacPac have used.

I had a MacPac Cascade when I was in Venturer Scouts 15 years ago and it was the bomb. I am so happy that they have improved on an already brilliant product.

Disappointing necessity.

Thought we would buy a well known quality pack to do the Milford and Kepler tracks back to back. Selling point was the fact they were supposedly waterproof. That means the pack is slightly heavier to start with, but is then not affected by rain.

Bad mistake. Packs suck water like a wet and dry vacuum. Sleeping bags and clothing got wet. Packs became heavier. Between tramps had to purchase a pack cover each (pain in the arse) and some dry bags. My wife's fitted OK, but my shoulder straps continued to rotate and caused rubbing on arms of plastic buckles. Packs were fitted correctly when we bought them.

Selling as soon as I get home. Not recommended!!!