MOUNTAINTOP 80L Waterproof Mountaineering Hiking Rucksack Unisex

I already own a large sleeping bag comfort rating -7.9 so I thought I'd stick with that. I bought the vango hydra 200 as it does everything very well, except pack size. After buying a 40l and 50l backpack, with no luck whatsoever fitting anything in. I thought I better go for a real big one as the two smaller ones wouldn't even allow the sleeping bag through the top, so I took a chance on the Mountaintop 80l. I'm 5'5" and after a 2 minute adjustment it fits perfectly. After fully packing the Mountaintop to a total weight of 15kg I went on a small test, it sat absolutely solid on my hips without having to adjust anything for over 2 hours of walking. It sat so perfectly I wasn't bent over struggling with the weight at all. I really like this backpacks 1 bag system as you can pack it exactly the way you want and all weight stays close to your back. It includes straps and pockets all over the backpack, perfect for lightweight objects. It has a front loading option which is great for placing items exactly where you want them, then straps that opening so there's no strain on the zip, wow! Lot's and lot's of thought has gone in to this backpack, so I believe it deserves a 5* rating. I couldn't say if it would fit anyone smaller than me, but 5'5" and 76kg is a lovely fit, it's at the lowest adjustment possible and has so much more adjustment for taller people. I totally recommend this backpack

Wow... what can I say. Starting with it arriving 3 days earlier than advertised, this bag is... probably built by the same people as built Dr Who’s police box! Loads of space in the main compartment, with extra if you pack out the snow collar. Cavernous too pocket which adjusts so you can pack something (sleeping bag, tarp, roll mat etc) between the snow collar and the ‘lid’. The side pockets look like they’ll be useless if the main compartment is packed but they still function perfectly. All hardware is sturdy but light weight. The YKK zoos can be a bit stubborn but I expect that’s because it’s brand new. Not so much as it’s inconvenience you. Love the built in rain cover, ample size and quick deploying. It can be detached and if you were to leave it detached you’d have another fair sized pocket on the underside of the bag. As for comfort, it is lighter than expected when empty. I’ve filled it but have no scales, so not sure how heavy it is, but it doesn’t bulge like the Bergen I’ve replaced with this. The plate and two aluminium poles that comprise the internal frame appear to be removable via a zipped compartment inside the main compartment. The stitching appears solid and complete all around however it looks strained in some places where I’ve (over)filled a pocket or two. However I gave it a pretty good tug before I loaded the bag and the seams didn’t give at all. The material isn’t as thick as the DD Bergen, but feels strong and doesn’t look like it’s going to give without the aid of something properly sharp and pointy. Once loaded I adjusted the 8 way torso length adjusted and loosened the shoulder straps to put it on. It felt lovely around the waist, but seemed to be sagging at the back, which was not a pleasant feeling as it was tugging at my shoulders. Luckily I found two more strap adjusters and when I pulled those tight, the whole pack was shifted close against my back and the weight disappeared off my shoulders completely. So take the time to adjust everything properly and you’ll find an excellent and confortable heavyweight cavernous bag! As a guide I’m carrying:- 1 x Hammock 1 x Underquilt 1 x 3x3 tarp 1 x 4 season sleeping bag Tree huggers, whoopie slings, 30m spool of paracord, 4 x carabiners. 1 x steel cylinder style camping stove 1 x titanium bush box stove 1 x Coleman performance gas canisters 440g 1 x stacking cook set (pan, pot, accessories) T-shirts, shemagh, scrim scarf, 2 pair long johns, spare socks. Micro fibre travel towel. 2 x collapsible cups Assorted plastic pots/cutlery/coffee bags Fire kit Trowel Collapsible stool. Head torch. The only thing I can’t get in there is the spare gas canister, but I don’t really need it with the two multi fuel stoves! I think most experienced wild campers would probably agree the bag can hold more than is actually needed quite adequately! Definitely buy it!

I travelled around Asia for 6 months with around 23kg on my back. I will start off by saying this was very uncomfortable for long periods of time but then I was carrying a lot, maybe if you don’t plan on filling it to full capacity it would be fine. Weight wasn’t distributed very well, straps weren’t that comfortable. I found even though I have a long torso there was such a large gap between my back and the rucksack it made me walk hunched over to support it, despite me putting most heavy items at the base of the rucksack so that my hips would support the weight, I am 5”7 for reference and I wore the torso adjustment on the mid setting but didn’t find it made much difference to this issue. The waist strap was also far too big for me this is very important to note if you are considering buying this rucksack, for a size 8 female I was not able to tighten it enough around the waist for support, had it of tightened up more it may have been more comfortable. I do think for this reason it is probably built better for a man. The main aspect is that I could open the rucksack from the front all the way round and the bottom this made it SO! easy to unpack all of my packing cubes and fit everything in, I couldn’t have coped with a top opening bag only. The appearance is great I loved the simple look of it, not too bright or feminine just simplistic, also quite liked all the useful shortening straps. I would say it’s a very durable bag, it was subjected to a lot of manhandling and throwing about onto coaches trains airports and floors, nothing has broken yet. Good bag overall I would recommend for the price! If you are looking for something more luxury in terms of comfort then spend the extra money elsewhere :)

I bought this MOUNTAINTOP 80L as a starter hiking/camping rucksack, and as a first-time buyer of this type of large hiking bag, I've definitely not been disappointed. So far, it's brilliant. It's absolutely massive and incredibly roomy, with enough space for a proper camping setup rather than just the basics. To give people a better idea of what 80L means in real-world use, I've been able to pack/carry my camping equipment together, including: ✓ Tent – depending on the packed size; mine can accommodate my Night Cat-style 1–4 berth tent ✓ Pillow ✓ Food ✓ Water ✓ Gas camping stove and gas canister ✓ Small hiking axe set ✓ USB camping light ✓ Spare USB chargers and phone cables ✓ Hiking pole ✓ Camping cookware/cutlery set, including things like a pan, cup and frying pan And there's still the benefit of being able to organise everything throughout the different areas of the rucksack. One feature I particularly like is the dedicated hydration bladder compartment. There's also an opening for the drinking hose/nozzle, so you can keep your water bladder inside the backpack and route the hose out for easy access while walking. That's a really useful feature on a proper hiking bag. For a beginner like me, the amount of equipment I've been able to organise and carry in one rucksack has been impressive. One Negative – The Waist Pockets The only part I'm disappointed with so far is the waist-belt pockets. They're not particularly useful for my phone. While actually wearing the backpack, I struggle to get my phone into them comfortably, and they're awkward enough that I can barely make proper use of them. I'd definitely like to see larger and easier-to-access waist pockets, particularly considering that a phone is one of the obvious things hikers may want within immediate reach. That aside, though, I genuinely can't complain. For my first large hiking rucksack, this has given me exactly what I wanted: huge capacity, plenty of room for camping equipment, hydration-bladder support and lots of practical storage. I'm extremely happy with my choice as a first-time buyer. Aside from those waist pockets, it's a 10/10 from me! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I found this backpack has tons of room plus several hanging points to hang items on the outside. All in all I'm very pleased with it. The material feels a good quality. Zips open and close nicely. I also like the idea of being able to access items from either the top or front. Brilliant if you need to find something quickly. It's certainly good value for money.

Comfortable, reliable and has enough space for plenty of material/clothes. I already used it for 5 intercontinental hiking trips!

Very good quality!

I love the quality of this rucksack, There are many compartments to put your things in! The stitching is quality as are the many straps that hold everything in place! The only downside is the shoulder straps just aren't comfortable at all!! After 1 hour I was feeling the pain!

Niente di negativo da dire. Molto funzionale e ben costruito con materiali tutt'altro che delicati. Consigliato.

Léger et pour le moment solide avec environ 30kg. Le poids est bien réparti entre les épaules et la ceinture. Pratique.

Schnelle Lieferung. Alles super!

Mein absoluter Lieblingsrucksack - er begleitet mich schon lange. Er hält viel aus, dass Material sehr stabil, sehr geräumig und viel Platz. Ich habe verschiedene Größen für verschiedene Anlässen. Ich bin einfach mit allen zufrieden.

Ich bin absolut zufrieden mit diesem Backpacker. Ich habe ihn bisher nur einmal benutzt, dabei hat er wirklich sehr gut gehalten. Man hat wirklich viele Verstaumöglichkeiten. Man kommt von Oben an alle Sachen, von unten über das Schuhfach und über den Reisverschluss an der Vorderseite um komplett auf alles sofort zugreifen zu können. Es hat einen super Regenschutz dabei. Die Hüftstütze ist perfekt auf meine Maße ausgerichtet gewesen, da muss man oft ja aufpassen. Aber da es genug Einstellmöglichkeiten gab für die Rückenlänge war alles Top. Ich war mit meinem Partner in Bali und es war toll. Haben hier unser beider Sachen reinbekommen. Die Nähte waren gut verarbeitet, es gab auch Innentaschen. Man hätte auch einen Laptop unterbringen können, dafür gab es auch eine Innentasche. Hierzu möchte ich aber eine kleine Warnung abgeben. Es ist hier nicht gepolstert. Man merkt hier die Stützen die in den Innenbereich drücken. Hier würde ich den Laptop in einen gepolsterten Case tun. Hierzu habe ich aber ansonsten keine Erfahrungswerte. Das Schuhfach kann ein Paar Sportschuhe und zusätzlich noch Krimskrams beherbergen oder alternativ zwei Schuhe die nicht so Ausmaße annehmen wie Sportschuhe. Der Rückenteil lässt eine gute Durchlüftung zu. Bei mir hat auch nichts gescheuert und wir waren recht leichtbekleidet unterwegs. Mein Freund hatte beim tragen genausowenig Probleme. Schön ist, dass es auch bei der Hüftpolsterung noch zusätzliche kleine Verstaumöglichkeiten gibt.