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About This Item
DESIGN & DETAILS:
Adjustable frame, sternum strap, and hipbelt for a precise and comfortable fit
Hipbelt pockets for storing smaller items like cell phone, keys, and snacks
Multiple storage options to help keep gear organized and easy to find
Drawstring top for quick and easy access
Main compartment access through large front panel zipper
Removable top lid attaches inside any AMPEX tent for convenient portability of smaller camping essentials
Multiple exterior attachment points for additional gear
Ventilated back panel and shoulder straps for comfort and breathability
Easy-access water bottle pockets on each side
Built-in internal hydration reservoir sleeve (bladder not included)
Rain cover included in bottom pocket
Brand : AMPEX
Country of Origin : Imported
Web ID: 23RDWU65LTRNSCNDBCTP
SKU: 25349155
Weight
4 lb. 8 oz.
Load Range
26-42 lbs.
Dimensions
26 x 13.8 x 12.2 in.
Fits Between
5'7" and 6'9"
REVIEWS
4.3
67%
Recommended
9 Reviews
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Junior
1 day ago
Sadly, Disappointed
I’m disappointed. This is my first poor experience with an Ampex product. I love the Ampex 3 person tent and sleeping pads. This pack simply isn’t comfortable and doesn’t function as advertised. I’m 6’1” 210lb. with a nearly 21” torso measurement. (Iliac crest to C7) The load lifters on this pack are not really functional at all for the taller settings. The waist belt padding is too thin to be comfortable and the shoulder padding is marginal at best. Total pack weight of 25lb. is uncomfortable and should not be. The waist is uncomfortable once cinched to hold the weight and the shoulders have too much pressure due to poor angle on the load lifters. If the waist padding were thicker it would hold the wire frame off the sides of the wearer’s lower back. The pack would also benefit from lumbar padding in some way, At 30 lb. pack weight the problems are the same but present themselves sooner. I cannot imagine this pack at the rated 42 pounds…it would be miserable. A minor gripe but something that needs mentioned is the lower cinching/lashing strap design. The only way to lash an item to the bottom of the pack places the item behind the pack instead of below the pack. The pack has some great features that I won’t ignore, here are a few. The outside pockets are excellent. The lid is quite innovative. The large rear zipper into the main pack makes accessing items in a large pack like this much more convenient. Sadly, all of these great features are wasted if a pack is unwearable. I suspect at 20 pounds the pack would function OK but it’s a 65L pack, it is unacceptable that this pack cannot comfortably carry 25 pounds on my body frame.
Ernesto_hbr
3 days ago
I Highly Recommend This Backpack Without A Doubt.
I went backpacking in Linville Gorge, NC for three days, and honestly, my best choice was the 65L backpack. It fit what I needed and had plenty of room to spare. The support to keep my back from sweating, the elastic exterior pockets, and the included small daypack are my favorite details. I would change the side straps for the rigid mat to be a little longer, and the phone holder to be more elastic, since my S23 Ultra doesn't fit. I highly recommend this backpack without a doubt.
candrus02
9 months ago
Great Pack
This is a great backpack for the price. I am giving it 5 stars because it's everything you would want and need in a pack. The middle zipper opening is an amazing feature that allows you to get into your items without having to pull everything out from the top like a conventional pack. One downside are the hip straps. I feel they could be slightly larger for the size of pack, I had some discomfort but nothing terribly bad, likely had more to do with me being out of shape as well. I recommended this to a buddy and he has one and uses it quite often like myself.
kweenofhearts
1 year ago
Amazing Bag
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the perfect bag! It’s large and has so many different pockets so you can get to anything and everything you have stored in it! It has an attached wet bag as well as a raincoat for your backpack!
emilyc1039
1 year ago
Lightweight And Comfortable
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The 65L Ampex Hiking Backpack as a whole is lightweight, comfortable, and breathable. Overall, it has plenty of smaller exterior pockets that are accessible within an arms reach when needed. The waist belt pockets are a pleasant feature that I’ve never experienced on a hiking ruck before, which add to the accessibility of its pockets given that the pack doesn’t need to be removed to reach them. The padded shoulder straps are comfortable and have plenty of lashing points which are great for attaching lights or other tools. The waist belt serves well to distribute weight and secure the pack, and the pack seemed to be highly adjustable but I didn’t need to play with it much. The top of the pack has a quick access pouch for essentials that serves well to store smaller items without having to access the main compartment. The main compartment has plenty of space being a larger sized ruck, and has one divider that appears removable towards the bottom if it was to be needed. The top compartment of the pack is removable as advertised and can be used on its own, however it leaves the ruck feeling somewhat naked with just an exposed drawstring closure underneath. The removed “pack” achieved by taking it off would not serve well for a day pack as the straps just buckle into themselves to form shoulder straps. This in and of itself feels like an unnecessary feature. The main compartment has access by way of the drawstring at the top, or zippers located on the front which are great for horizontal access without unpacking the entire ruck to access deeper items. At the bottom of the pack there is an included rainfly that tucks away nicely in its own pocket. There are lashing points located on the bottom of the pack that held a sleeping mat for me quite nicely. The wire / mesh frame that the pack sits on is breathable, comfortable, and distributes weight well when carrying lighter loads. One glaring issue that I had was the manufacturers recommended load limit of 42 pounds. For such a large capacity pack, you would think that it would not be an issue. However, any experienced camper or hiker knows that when carrying a sustainment load or anything other than a days worth of supplies, that weight will be eaten up very quickly. While this pack has many of the amenities and features of a more expensive ruck, I would recommend a sturdier pack and frame for more extended trips, hikes, or hunts. All in all, the pack is ideal for day trips or light camping. If the buyer doesn’t foresee themselves approaching or exceeding the weight limit, it is a very light and comfortable ruck that was clearly designed with accessibility in mind at a competitive price.
