Today I went to check out the Kathmandu sale that they had going on. Apparently today was my lucky day as there wasn't too many people. As soon as I went to the backpack section, a friendly sales assistant asked me what I was looking for - I explained to her my plans and she quickly took a measuring tape and started measuring my back and around my hips to see which backpack would best fitted my frame. Keep in mind that when you do purchase a backpack to make sure that they do a proper fit and explain to you what the straps, functions, etc...basically they know what they are talking about!. She advised me that the Ínterloper V-3 backpack were on special from $550 to $250. Having read through forums from travellers, this backpack had pretty good reviews and reliablity with features such as:
Lockable lid, top & front openings providing safe & convenient access to your gear. Harness for customised comfort whatever your load - its pretty much similar to a suitacase where you can open from the sides! now that's what I'm looking for rather than trying to find my stuff right at the bottom!
Internal lid pocket for keys & wallet
Internal hydration sleeve, hose port & shoulder hose guides
Packaway harness coverBase & side compression straps
Side carry handleGluon Module System compatible
Side sleeve pockets to carry tent poles
Internal mesh laundry bagInternal document pouch
Detachable daypack
Gosh, that was a bargain! I tried the 70L backpack with a 4kg sleeping bag inside to test the weight and I thought I was going to fall backwards! and this was only 4kg, imagine having 20kg to walk around!. The sales assistant advised that since this will be my first time carrying a backpack my body is not used to it yet and give it a about a month. After walking around the shop testing the backpack, it didn't feel very comforable as my shoulders were starting to get a bit sore. She adjusted the straps which felt alot better - having discussed my plans further with her, I decided that the 60L backpack would be better for me and it was! When you know that a backpack fits you right and is comforable you know that the backpack is for you.
With one last walk around the shop, I knew that this bag would be good for me and purchased it along with a laptop protective bag which was also on sale for half price. Whoo hoo!
For the next couple of months, this backpack would be my new best friend..!
Lockable lid, top & front openings providing safe & convenient access to your gear. Harness for customised comfort whatever your load - its pretty much similar to a suitacase where you can open from the sides! now that's what I'm looking for rather than trying to find my stuff right at the bottom!
Internal lid pocket for keys & wallet
Internal hydration sleeve, hose port & shoulder hose guides
Packaway harness coverBase & side compression straps
Side carry handleGluon Module System compatible
Side sleeve pockets to carry tent poles
Internal mesh laundry bagInternal document pouch
Detachable daypack
Gosh, that was a bargain! I tried the 70L backpack with a 4kg sleeping bag inside to test the weight and I thought I was going to fall backwards! and this was only 4kg, imagine having 20kg to walk around!. The sales assistant advised that since this will be my first time carrying a backpack my body is not used to it yet and give it a about a month. After walking around the shop testing the backpack, it didn't feel very comforable as my shoulders were starting to get a bit sore. She adjusted the straps which felt alot better - having discussed my plans further with her, I decided that the 60L backpack would be better for me and it was! When you know that a backpack fits you right and is comforable you know that the backpack is for you.
With one last walk around the shop, I knew that this bag would be good for me and purchased it along with a laptop protective bag which was also on sale for half price. Whoo hoo!
For the next couple of months, this backpack would be my new best friend..!
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