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Macpac Zambesi

Macpac Zambesi
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 2
RRP: £180
Year: 2002

Description: Convertible trekking sack with rucksack style top opening and combined front access panel for loading. Aztec fabric. Zip off day sack with organiser pouch, padded carrying handle, tuck-away padded shoulder strap, side compression straps - load adjusters, internal compression panel and organiser pocket.

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Mark Lewis

Posted: 17/02/03

'GOOD TRAVEL BAG THAT'S MORE LIKE A NORMAL RUCKSACK'

Strengths:
Aztec material is bombproof and virtually waterproof
High quality construction
Comfortable to carry, as it is built more like a normal rucksack than most travel sacks
Easy to pack
Looks good

Weaknesses:
Shoulder strap is pointless - I've cut mine off
Zip-off daysack is a bit small compared to competitor products
Expensive

Overall:
This has the all advantages of a travel sack - front loading, zip-away straps (useful for flying, loading on buses etc), zip-off daysack. But in looks and build it's more like a normal rucksack.
Great for worldwide adventure travel & trekking.

Performance		80%
Reliability		80%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

73%

Phill Clarke

Posted: 21/01/05

'RUGGED AND DURABLE'

Strengths:
Build Quality
Durability
Zip away harness system
Front and top loading
Value for money

Weaknesses:
Shoulder strap is useful in airports, but pack sits a bit awkward.
Base of pack would be better as second compartment with zip access.
Day pack is a bit small

Overall:
I've had my Zambesi since 1999 and it's still going strong. There are no popped seems or obvious damage to the material. It's been thrown through Southern Africa and most of Europe without a problem.
Tonnes of space (I emigrated to the UK with only this and a larger day pack 4 years ago).
It may seem like a lot of money to initially outlay, but in the long run you'll get lots of value.

Performance		80%
Reliability		80%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

87%

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