The Himal is a lightweight, durable, waterproof backpack of 30 liter capacity. Sleekly designed, this bag is able to compress and store neatly within its own front pocket, so you can stash it just about anywhere and break it out when adventure presents itself. Popular with travelers who want to bring along a daypack that is compact and functional.
FEATURES
WATERPROOF Contents are fully protected by the Himal's tried-and-tested rolldown closure and dual-coated waterproof fabric with heat-taped seams.
LIGHTWEIGHT The 70D ripstop nylon build is light-but-strong, and at just over 1 lb total weight, the Himal barely adds any bulk to the contents it's carrying.
FUNCTIONAL Quick-dry ComforMesh shoulder straps, topside handle, webbing mounts, external zip pocket and packable design result in a highly practical pack.
SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN BODY FABRIC 70D ripstop nylon
WATERPROOF COATINGS TPU and DWR
POCKETS 1 external zip accessory pocket / carry pouch
HARNESS Adjustable and breathable ComforMesh shoulder straps; Webbing hip belt
OTHER D-ring and webbing loop attachment points; Topside carry handle
I used this pack on a 200 mile canoe trip in NW Ontario with about 40 portages and a dozen sets of rapids. It held up well but has two small problems. The most important is that the fastec buckle at the top can inadvertently come undone when being lifted up from the top. While this didnt happen frequently, it did happen a few times on portages when being handed to others and it could be a problem if it hadnt immediately been noticed by me because items could have spilled out unknowwingly and lost. The second problem is an inconvenience - no pocket for water bottle. I dealt with this by using a carabiner to clip it onto the back but that can be annoying when portaging. For the money it definitely works as advertised and is extremely lightweight. It's now folded up into its own little pocket which serves as a rear compartment when in use.
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C. L. Bennett
Loved this backpack for my trip to Niagara Falls.
Loved this backpack for my trip to Niagara Falls. I bought it to keep my possessions dry while on the tourist boat rides and walking under the falls. With the extra layer of ponchos provided for the different tourist attractions, not one item got wet. On one of my hiking trips I was caught in a nonstop torrential downpour. The main backpack compartments stayed completely dry. The small zippered pocket on the outside did get a bit wet inside. I highly recommend this truly waterproof backpack.
I should also mention the extreme comfort of this backpack. Great shoulder straps, waist and chest straps. I would say this is best suited as a day pack. It's not structured, more of a loose deep interior.
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Kathi
Excellent product
Excellent product, 100% waterproof used during Thailand New Year, Songkron..
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nic b
Awesome
The bag arrived quickly and is even cooler than I suspected upon purchase. It folds out from a very small and compressed state to full 20 L glory. I have yet to hydro test the pack, but all seems golden with the system. When closing up the pack with some air trapped, it ballooned when compressed and did not appear to leak any of the air, like a champ. Recommend this product and seller to anyone in the market for a bear/ dry bag!
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Gregory England
perfectly water proof
100% as described, couldn't be happier. Compact and self contained storage when empty for easy stowage. will definitly be my goto bag for my next trip north.
