Totalpac – Packable Backpack Review

A Review of the Totalpac Packable Backpack.

In this backpacking and travel gear review, I give a run down of the various features of the Totalpac Packable Backpack from the perspective of both outdoor applications as well as airport travel, etc.

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Specs and Features as per the manufacturer

  • ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPACT (11oz) – Weighing less than a pound, the portability of this bag is unrivaled. When not in use, the foldable daypack takes up almost no space. With its packable stowaway design, it quickly zips into its own inner pocket for easy compact storage. Store it in any small space and expand into a full sized backpack as needed. No more taking up space or paying airlines extra carry on fees. One of the best mens and womens daypacks on the market
  • FUNCTIONAL & ORGANIZED (35 liters, 11 pockets, USB Cable) – 35L of storage and 11 pockets to hold your accessories, you’ll have no problem fitting everything inside this roomy daypack. Main storage compartment with internal organization, traveling school laptop sleeve, 2 front pockets with additional zipper pocket inside, mini keychain clip, adjustable dual side water bottle accessory pockets, hidden anti theft pocket for id valuables. USB charging port makes this the go to trekking hike bag
  • DURABLE – Ultralight but equally strong, this little bag will be your companion for years to come. Made with the best premium grade Diamond Ripstop Nylon, this pack is both water and tear resistant. Robust metal SBS “no catch” zippers provide easy access to pockets. High quality reinforced stitching and bar tacks add structural integrity. Deluxe polyester 200 pound bearing straps and strong ABS plastic buckles make this the perfect outdoor back pack for travel hiking camping and backpacking
  • COMFORTABLE – Designed with comfort in mind, you’ll be able to pack this bag around for hours on end and still feel great at the end of the day. 2.5 inch carrying straps with breathable padded foam, sleek slim design reduces unnecessary bulk and weight. Adjustable chest strap transfers weight from shoulders to chest for a well balanced load. Packs come in black blue grey orange and are the perfect fit for men women girls boys and kids of all sizes. Ideal comfort for running biking and cycling
  • NO WORRIES GUARANTEE – Get a full refund or exchange on our backpacks for any reason, at any time. Yes! For any reason, at any time! Buy 100% risk-free knowing that we’ll always have your back. So buy today and enjoy it all, hiking travel gym beach camp trips and more

Other Gear Seen and Discussed

Gregory Optic 48 Review

A Review of the Gregory Optic 48 Backpack. 

The Optic line of backpacks is aimed at weight conscious and ultralight backpackers. There is a larger Gregory Optic 58 for those with additional space needs as well as a women’s version called the Gregory Octal 45 and Octal 55. All of these packs are very similar, so this review should hopefully be applicable to hikers looking at any of these backpacks.

You can check out my full 7.5 lb Summer Ultralight Backpacking Gear List using the Optic 48 here: Sintax77’s Summer Ultralight Backpacking Gear List 2018

You can see the Optic 48 in action on my ‘Hiking the Standing Indian Loop – 3 Day Hammock Camping‘ video where I take it out for a 3 day, 2 night backpacking trip in the Nantahala National Forest.

Gregory Optic 48 Specs, as per the manufacturer

  • Gear Capacity (L)
    SM: 45
    MD: 48
    LG: 51
  • Gear Capacity (cu. in.)
    SM: 2746
    MD: 2929
    LG: 3112
  • Product Dimension h x w x d
    SM: 26 x 12.5 x 10.5
    MD: 28 x 12.5 x 11.5
    LG: 30 x 12.5 x 12
  • Weight (lbs)
    SM: 2.39
    MD: 2.47
    LG: 2.62
  • Rain Cover Weight (lbs)
    SM: .21
    MD: .21
    LG: .21
  • Stripped Weight (lbs)
    SM: 2.28
    MD: 2.37
    LG: 2.51
  • Material(s)
    100% Nylon

*Optic 48 pack furnished by Gregory for Trial & Evaluation. Opinions expressed are my own.

ULA Ohm 2.0 Review – My go-to Pack for Ultralight Backpacking

A Detailed Review of the ULA Ohm 2.0 Backpack.

Specs etc, as per ULA:

Volume Breakdown
Main Body: 2,100 cc
Front Mesh Pocket: 500 cc
Side Pocket: 400 cc each
Ext. Collar: 500 cc
Hipbelt Pockets: 100 cc

General Guidelines
Recommended Maximum Load: 30 lbs or less
Recommended Base Weight: 12 lbs or less

Pack Weight (Torso-M, Hipbelt-M)
32.5 oz (add about 2 oz for camo cordura version)
Weight includes all removable items, which is about 5 oz.

Total Volume
3,960 cu in (about 63 liters)

For more info visit ULA’s official website product page.

Link to my favorite pack cover, seen in the video: Dutchware Argon Pack Cover

Scandinavian Gear 65L Backpack Review

A full review of a low cost 65L Backpack from Scandinavian Gear for Backpacking, Hiking and Camping.

In this video we’ll take this low cost backpack out for a hike on the trail for some hiking and general discussion out in the field, as well as a full detailed table top review to go over the various features of the Scandinavian Gear 65L backpack – or as they like to call it the ’65l Multi-day Pack for Hiking, Backpacking with Rain Cover’.  But that’s a bit of a mouthful, so…  Oh and of course, there’s a healthy dose of my own personal experiences with the pack and some of my opinions on backpacking backpacks in general.

Full Specs, as Per the Manufacturer

  • Capacity: 65 liters
  • Dimensions: 5 x 17 x 24 inches
  • Weight: 3.8 pounds
  • Features:
    Water resistant & water repellent material main body (not water proof)
    Main compartment opens from side, top, and bottom
    Rain cover included (inside bottom compartment)
    Hydration / water bladder ready, up to 4l (bladder not included)
    Emergency whistle on chest strap
    Reflective strips, front & back
    Empty backpack weighs 3.8 lbs
    Full backpack measures 26 x 18 x 17 inches
  • Adjustments & straps:
    Adjustable straps allow the backpack to be expanded by an additional 5l
    Adjustable shoulder, chest and waist/hip straps
    Adjustable torso
    Waist/hip strap with pockets

SinChats – Sara’s New Pack – The ULA Ohm 2.0

A look at Sara’s new hiking and backpacking pack, the ULA Ohm 2.0 

For this video, Sara gives us her thoughts on the ULA Ohm 2.0 after taking it out on her first trip with it in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge.  We also go how she came to finally pick the Ohm as her new pack and show off some of it’s features, specs and removable items.

Specs etc, as per ULA:

Volume Breakdown
Main Body: 2,100 cc
Front Mesh Pocket: 500 cc
Side Pocket: 400 cc each
Ext. Collar: 500 cc
Hipbelt Pockets: 100 cc

General Guidelines
Recommended Maximum Load: 30 lbs or less
Recommended Base Weight: 12 lbs or less

Pack Weight (Torso-M, Hipbelt-M)
32.5 oz (add about 2 oz for camo cordura version)
Weight includes all removable items, which is about 5 oz.

Total Volume
3,960 cu in (about 63 liters)

For more info visit ULA’s official website product page.

SinChats – Choosing an Ultralight Backpack for my Wife

A discussion on our progress choosing a newer, lighter ultralight backpacking pack for my wife.

Packs seen in the video:
Gregory Deva 70 (my wife’s older, heavier pack)
Osprey Hornet 46 (my current pack)

Ultralight packs that we’ve been looking at the most so far:
Gossamer Gear Gorilla
ULA Ohm 2.0
Gossamer Gear Mariposa
ULA Circuit
Z-Packs Arc Blast