Macpac Traverse

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The Traverse is an internal frame backpack made by Macpac. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS . If New Zealand's backcountry terrain weren't rugged, Macpac wouldn't have designed the Traverse backpack to be so tough. Dynamic harness system provides optimal load stability Torso adjustable for a custom fit Top loading with drawcord storm shield Large main compartment with zip sub-divider Lower compartment with front access port Front gear pocket Lid stash pocket Lateral and vertical compression straps Fully-adjustable padded shoulder and waist straps Adjustable sternum strap Generously padded back panel with wicking mesh Size 2: Waist belt: 30” Fits torsos: 12 to 16- ” Capacity: 3965 cu.in. Weight: 5 lb. 13 oz. Size 3: Waist belt: 34” Fits torsos: 14- to 19” Capacity: 4270 cu.in. Weight: 5 lb. 15 oz. Size 4: Waist belt: 34” Fits torsos: 15- to19- ” Capacity: 4575 cu.in. Weight: 6 lb. 2 oz. Average size: Approx. 27x16x9” (based on size 3). Material: AzTec HC nylon and twin aluminum stays CLOSEOUTS . Philippines."

From Backcountry.com:
"You're looking for a weatherproof day/overnight, but not one that feels like you have a diver's oxygen tank strapped to your back. Macpac understands, and it made the Traverse 35 Pack with a full lumbar pad and a weight-transferring framesheet. The framesheet siphons the weight from your shoulders and places it on the hip-belt, while hip-fin stabilizer straps on the hip-belt cinch the load and reduces lateral sway as you hike over loose rock and wet trails. The Traverse 35 backpack's back panel uses AirMesh fabric and a center panel to help prevent back sweat. Weatherproof AzTec fabric and Rainshadow seam construction protect your gear during rainstorms."

User Reviews

Men's Traverse
Reviewed by eagleboy, Dec 18, 2006

"The Macpac Traverse felt great in the shop, and even better out on the trail. Very supportive, very tough, it will last me for many years bashing through the coarse Australian bush. Aztec canvas fabric is great for shedding rain, though I got a little seepage through a couple of seams."

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Traverse
Reviewed by Rob O, Jun 25, 2001

"Got on sale for £135. Used it for Wainwright's coast to coast and have carried up to 50 lbs in it. Doesn't look, and isn't, particualrly big, but get the lid up and there is plentyy of room for most things, including multi-day camping. Not a climbing sac, and I think it is better suited to UK walking in all seasons than my brother's Ascent XPD."

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Traverse
Reviewed by Outdoor Xtremist, Mar 11, 1999

"Best backpack bag ever to cross into my mind with the waterproof layer.."

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