Review
EUROHIKE
Wilderness Trilogy 65
Description: 65 litre rucksack
I've had my rickety old backpack for years, ever since my days in the Scouts, and as it just kept on working I saw no reason to replace it. Until, that is, my brother bought a new 'sack: the Wilderness Trilogy 65. He used it during our backpacking trip to Wales last year, and even carrying full loads for long periods of time, he never complained about the weight--in fact, he said on several occasions how comfortable it was. And yet my pack felt heavier every time I put it on.
Since then, I've bought a Wilderness 65 for myself. I was instantly impressed by the simple yet brilliant design. It's a basic backpacking rucksack, finished in slate grey, with built-in compression straps for gear and a generous number of external pockets. The bottom section is completely sealed off from the main compartment which makes it ideal for storing your spare clothes and sleeping bag. A clever pair of compression straps in the lower quarter provide a perfect place to stow your tent, and it comes with trekking pole loops as standard.
The back system is adjustable, but the mechanism relies on a strap of ripstop nylon and a velcro pad. It looks just a shade on the flimsy side. It's also quite complicated to figure out, and it would be dangerously easy to feed the strap into the wrong slot ... resulting in the pack slumping back the moment you put it on your shoulders. The waist and shoulder pads are, however, large and very well-padded, and make the Wilderness 65 a very comfortable pack to wear.
Things I love about this product
Firstly, the price. I bought it for £39.99, and at that price, you can't go wrong. This pack isn't suitable for alpine mountaineering or scrambling, but if you're looking for a rucksack for moderate to rough hill trails or general backpacking, look no further. I was also very impressed by a detail on the chest strap: a small whistle built into the buckle, ideal for emergency use.
Suggested improvements
In my opinion, the back system needs to be easier to use and a little more sturdy. The included raincover, while spacious and easily packed, cannot be used if you have a roll mat or tent attached to the outside of the 'sack ... and since the Wilderness 65 is not waterproof, this is potentially a problem.
Verdict
A damn good piece of kit for a damn good price.
Contact
Millets (UK only): www.millets.co.uk
EUROHIKE
Wilderness Trilogy 65
Description: 65 litre rucksack
I've had my rickety old backpack for years, ever since my days in the Scouts, and as it just kept on working I saw no reason to replace it. Until, that is, my brother bought a new 'sack: the Wilderness Trilogy 65. He used it during our backpacking trip to Wales last year, and even carrying full loads for long periods of time, he never complained about the weight--in fact, he said on several occasions how comfortable it was. And yet my pack felt heavier every time I put it on.
Since then, I've bought a Wilderness 65 for myself. I was instantly impressed by the simple yet brilliant design. It's a basic backpacking rucksack, finished in slate grey, with built-in compression straps for gear and a generous number of external pockets. The bottom section is completely sealed off from the main compartment which makes it ideal for storing your spare clothes and sleeping bag. A clever pair of compression straps in the lower quarter provide a perfect place to stow your tent, and it comes with trekking pole loops as standard.
The back system is adjustable, but the mechanism relies on a strap of ripstop nylon and a velcro pad. It looks just a shade on the flimsy side. It's also quite complicated to figure out, and it would be dangerously easy to feed the strap into the wrong slot ... resulting in the pack slumping back the moment you put it on your shoulders. The waist and shoulder pads are, however, large and very well-padded, and make the Wilderness 65 a very comfortable pack to wear.
Things I love about this product
Firstly, the price. I bought it for £39.99, and at that price, you can't go wrong. This pack isn't suitable for alpine mountaineering or scrambling, but if you're looking for a rucksack for moderate to rough hill trails or general backpacking, look no further. I was also very impressed by a detail on the chest strap: a small whistle built into the buckle, ideal for emergency use.
Suggested improvements
In my opinion, the back system needs to be easier to use and a little more sturdy. The included raincover, while spacious and easily packed, cannot be used if you have a roll mat or tent attached to the outside of the 'sack ... and since the Wilderness 65 is not waterproof, this is potentially a problem.
Verdict
A damn good piece of kit for a damn good price.
Contact
Millets (UK only): www.millets.co.uk
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