Macpac Cascade 65
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Reviewed by
Natb
+24
March 6, 2021
Love my Cascade 65. Have had it for four years now and walk several multi-day hikes in NZ and Oz. Never had problems with water as we always use pack liners and carry a pack cover.
Pros
- Comfortable—the hip belt is well padded
- Love the top pocket for lunch and snacks
- Durable material
- The distance between shoulder straps and hip belt are fully adjustable
Cons
- Can’t think of any cons, unless you want to go ultralight; the pack itself is a little heavy at 2.5 kg
Overall comfortable, not too big. Fits everything I need for a 9-day hike.
Background
Great experience
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $320 on special, free delivery
Reviewed by
NorvanVogt
+18
April 15, 2009
The MacPac Cascade 65 is a brilliant pack. I have had mine now for only a few months but I have used it on two 4 day hikes.
I could never see the point to carrying a 80-90 liter pack on a hike. There is no specific pocket for a hydration pack (ie Camelback). I just ended up strapping mine to the front of the pack. The fabric is incredibly waterproof, no doubts because of the cotton synthetic blend that MacPac have used.
I had a MacPac Cascade when I was in Venturer Scouts 15 years ago and it was the bomb. I am so happy that they have improved on an already brilliant product.
Design: top loading
Size: 65 L
Number of Pockets: 4
Max. Load Carried: 22Kg
Height of Owner: 6'4"
Price Paid: AU$ 299 New
Reviewed by
Anthony Williams
+11
November 24, 2016
Disappointing necessity.
Pros
- Name
Cons
- Not waterproof
- Poor design
- Too many zips
Thought we would buy a well known quality pack to do the Milford and Kepler tracks back to back. Selling point was the fact they were supposedly waterproof. That means the pack is slightly heavier to start with, but is then not affected by rain.
Bad mistake. Packs suck water like a wet and dry vacuum. Sleeping bags and clothing got wet. Packs became heavier. Between tramps had to purchase a pack cover each (pain in the arse) and some dry bags. My wife's fitted OK, but my shoulder straps continued to rotate and caused rubbing on arms of plastic buckles. Packs were fitted correctly when we bought them.
Selling as soon as I get home. Not recommended!!!
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $300
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