User Review: Macpac Genesis

Reviewed April 7, 2002 by Scott MacLeod

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Design: Front and top loading
Size: 80 litres
Number of Pockets: lots
Max. Load Carried: 25 kg
Height of Owner: five foot 10
Price Paid: NZ $450

I've owned my Genesis for seven years. During this time I have used the daypack almost every day. It's faded and a bit grubby, but there's not the slightest sign of stitch or fabric failure. The waterproofing ain't what it used to be, though.

Basically, it's the perfect travel pack. It has just about every feature you can think of--zip-away harness for airports, removable day-pack and bum-bag, big YKK zips that can be padlocked, map compartment, sleeping bag compartment, internal and external compression straps, etc. It's made of a treated canvas that is supposedly waterproof.

The tradeoff for all the features and high-quality construction is that it's a little heavy. Rugged as hell, though.

I'm a bit biased because I'm a Kiwi and this is a Kiwi firm. But I can honestly say I've never found a firm that makes better packs.

Americans and Brits should take note that the Kiwi dollar is worth stuff--all in your currencies (My Genesis was less than US $200 or UK 125). So the Macpac should be especially good value for you guys.

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