LOWE ALPINE HIKING PACKS the Latest Generation of Packs from One of the World’S Most Experienced Pack Makers: Lowe Alpine

60–100 litre

packsA BUYING GUIDE

374 Lt Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000 | (03) 9600 0599 | [email protected] | bogong.com.au

Bogong is Melbourne’s leading gear store for high-quality bushwalking packs. We stock a range of pack styles, from bombproof canvas toploaders, to lightweight, minimalist roll-tops. At Bogong, we know that not all pack harnesses suit everyone, so we stock an extensive range of high-quality pack brands. We offer expert fitting of all our packs by trained, highly experienced staff.

FINDING THE RIGHT PACK IS EASY. JUNE 2021 HOW TO CHOOSE A HIKING PACK Consider the features you’ll need. What type of pack should you get? Packs come in all sorts of configurations, sizes and fabrics. When you’re buying a pack, there are a number of factors Nearly all modern packs have internal frames, are narrow in to consider. For instance, what type of trips do you intend profile and are designed to carry loads comfortably. to do? And, for how many days? How much, and exactly Common pack features include an internal sleeve to what gear do you intend to carry? For example, if you plan accommodate a hydration system. Some packs have two on doing the Camino, which involves staying and eating in main compartments separated by a dividing zip, as well hostels, a 40–50 litre pack for your personal gear typically as numerous exterior pockets. Other packs have a more does the trick. If the occasional overnight or weekender minimalist design, as seen in the Mont and Exped ranges. trips are what interest you, a lighter-weight 50–65 litre Pack capacity is denoted in litres. A pack’s literage is often pack is ideal. If you regularly disappear into the remote reflected in the name of the pack, e.g. “Lowe Alpine Manaslu and rugged Tasmanian wilderness on extended, fully self- 65:75”. As a guide, a 40–55 litre pack is suitable for a one- to sufficient walks, a heavy-duty 70–85 litre (or more) pack is three-day hike. For extended multiday trips and expeditions, the most appropriate option. consider a pack with a capacity of 60–100 litres or more. Packs come in different harness torso lengths. It’s Our range of packs is extensive and specially selected to essential that your pack fits you properly, to maximise load- cover just about every imaginable circumstance. bearing and comfort. Often, what suits one person perfectly may not be appropriate for another. So, it’s worth trying on a number of different packs and having your pack fitted correctly by one of our staff members.

Bogong Equipment gear for serious adventures

Opening Hours WE ARE HERE N Bogong Equipment Mon–Wed 9am–5.30pm Melbourne’s leading supplier for... Thu–Friday 9am–6pm Bushwalking Mountaineering Hardware Lane Hardware Saturday 9am–5pm Street Elizabethh Rock Climbing Telemark Skiing Sunday 11am–5pm 374 Lt Bourke Street bogong.com.au Bogong Equipment 374 Lt Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 + (03) 9600 0599 + [email protected] + bogong.com.au gear for serious adventures

Opening Hours N Bogong Equipment WE ARE HERE Mon - Thurs 9.00 - 6.00 Melbourne’s leading supplier for: Friday 9.00 - 9.00 Bushwalking Mountaineering

Saturday 9.00 - 5.00 Lane Hardware

Elizabethh Street Elizabethh Rock Climbing Telemark Skiing Sunday 11.00 - 5.00 374 Lt Bourke Street www.bogong.com.au

374 Lt Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000 + Tel: (03) 9600 0599 + Fax: (03) 9602 1997 ABN: 44 057 073 373 + email: [email protected] Bogong staffer David Blundy on Tasmania’s South Coast Track with his trusty Mont backpack.

page 2 MONT BUSHWALKING PACKS

Mont packs are engineered to carry. The secret to their success? the superb hip belt. All models with the MotoActive harness feature a large-capacity lid with top and accessory pockets, an internal ‘Super Tanker’ hydration accessory pocket and hydration system access; plus, an extendable storm throat, overload capability, side wand pockets, compression straps and an easy-to-use back pocket.

MONT MONT MONT MONT BACKCOUNTRY ESCAPE TANAMI FLYTE 75/80/85 LITRES 60/65/70 LITRES 55/60/65 LITRES 64/68/72/76 LITRES $599.95 $579.95 $489.95 $399.95 The Backcountry is a traditional, The Escape offers a smaller The Tanami is a mid-size top- The Flyte is a medium-capacity, hard-wearing fully featured capacity than the popular loading pack ideally suited top-loading pack designed to dual compartment canvas Backcountry. Made from the to adventure trekking and withstand years of abuse. Ideally bushwalking pack. The same highly waterproof and lightweight bushwalking. The suited to the rough-and-tumble of MotoActive™ harness directly durable canvas, and built around Tanami is the perfect pack for school outdoor programs, or as loads weight to the hips, which the MotoActive™ harness for those fast-and-light trips, when your first hiking pack. Built to last enables the Backcountry to carry optimum carrying comfort. keeping weight to a minimum is and offers load-carrying comfort. expedition loads in comfort. essential. Simple, affordable and rugged. FEATURES FEATURES • MotoActive™ harness directly FEATURES FEATURES • MotoActive™ harness directly loads hip belt • MotoActive™ harness directly • MotoActive™ harness loads hip belt • Infinity Corespun canvas loads hip belt • Traditional style, single- • Infinity Corespun canvas • Dual compartment with zip • Infinity Corespun canvas compartment, top-loading pack • Hip belt design greatly divider • Traditional single- • Reinforced base improves comfort and carry • Reinforced Cordura base compartment, top-loading pack • Range includes small sizes ideal • Zip access to lower • Large front and lid pockets • Reinforced, double-layer base for kids compartment • Removable lid Colours Colours Colours Sizes Women’s, M, L Colours Sizes XS, S, M, L Sizes Women’s, M, L Weight 2.89kg (M) Sizes Women’s, M, L Weight 2.35kg (M) Weight 3.15kg (M) Fabric Infinity Corespun Canvas, Weight 2.74kg (M) Fabric Heavy-duty 370gsm Australian Fabric Infinity Corespun Canvas, Cordura Nylon Fabric Infinity Corespun Canvas, Canvas, 1000D Nylon Cordura Nylon Cordura Nylon

Model Size Capacity Weight Fabric Harness Compartments Price Mont BACKCOUNTRY W, M, L 70/80/85L 3.15kg (M) Canvas/Nylon MotoActive™ 2 compartments $599.95 pockets: 2 lid, 1 back ESCAPE W, M, L 60/65/70L 2.89kg (M) Canvas/Nylon MotoActive™ 2 compartments $579.95 pockets: 2 lid, 1 back TANAMI W, M, L 55/60/65L 2.74kg (M) Canvas/Nylon MotoActive™ 1 compartment $489.95 pockets: 2 lid, 1 back FLYTE XS, S, M, L 64/68/72/76L 2.35g (M) Canvas/Nylon MotoActive™ 1 compartment $399.95 pockets: 2 lid, 1 back

page 3 LOWE ALPINE HIKING PACKS The latest generation of packs from one of the world’s most experienced pack makers: Lowe Alpine. The renowned Axiom carrying system is durable, quick to adjust and designed to maximise comfort when carrying heavy loads.

Lowe Alpine harness sizes Standard size harnesses have adjustable back lengths (43–56cm). Large ones designed for longer backs, fitting lengths 48- 61cm.

LOWE ALPINE LOWE ALPINE LOWE ALPINE LOWE ALPINE Lowe Women’s CERRO TORRE 65:85 MANASLU 65:80 MANASLU ND55:65 DIRAN 65:75 ND models 65+20 LITRES 65+15 LITRES 55+10 LITRES 65+10 LITRES are specifically $499.95 $429.95 $379.95 $329.95 designed for women, fitting Premium bushwalking/ The Manaslu is a fully The updated women’s Simple, easy-to-use hiking expedition pack. Designed featured mid-level pack, Manaslu is a fully featured pack. The Diran features back lengths to carry heavy loads featuring the VT PLUS™ mid-level pack with a the new V-TRAX™ harness. 38–50 cm. comfortably. Featuring harness, with bellows side dedicated new women’s Easy to adjust and fully the top-of-the-line VT pockets. It is perfect for VT PLUS™ harness. Ideal featured. FLEX™ harness. overnight camping trips, for multiday hiking. travel and multiday hikes. FEATURES FEATURES FEATURES • V-TRAX™ harness • VT FLEX™ harness FEATURES • Women’s VT PLUS™ • Adjustable back length Lowe Alpine • Adjustable back length • VT PLUS™ harness harness • Ice-axe loops pack volume • Removable lid converts • Adjustable back length • Adjustable back length • Top-loading explained to 10L daypack • Stowable ice-axe loops • Stowable ice-axe loops • Front + bottom access The first figure • Top-loading • Top-loading • Top-loading • 2 compartments • Front + bottom access (e.g. 65) gives the • Front + bottom access • Front + bottom access • Hydration compatible • 2 compartments • 2 compartments • 2 compartments • Raincover volume of the • Hydration compatible • Hydration compatible • Hydration compatible pack, in litres, Colours • Raincover • Raincover • Raincover with the lid in its Sizes Standard or women’s normal position. Colours Colours Colours Weight 2.27kg (Standard) The second figure Sizes Standard or Large Size Standard or Large Size One size adjustable Fabric 420D Dobby, 450D PW Weight 2.88kg (Standard) / HydroShield (e.g. 85) gives the Weight 2.35kg (Standard) Weight 2.15kg Fabric TriShield Fabric 210D Mini Ripstop/ Fabric 210D Mini Ripstop/ volume when the Hydroshield Hydroshield Also available: lid is extended. Also available: WOMEN’S DIRAN ND60:70 Therefore, 65:85 WOMEN’S CERRO TORRE Also available: $319.95 ND60:80 MANASLU 55:70 pack allows a DIRAN 55:65 $499.95 $419.95 pack volume of $319.95 65 litres, which CERRO TORRE 80:100 can be extended $529.95 Model Sizes Capacity Weight Price by 20 litres. Lowe Alpine CERRO TORRE 80:100 M, L 80+20L 2.9kg $529.95 CERRO TORRE 65:85 M, L 65+20L 2.88kg $499.95 CERRO TORRE ND60:80 One size 60+20L 2.8kg $499.95 MANASLU 65:80 M, L 65+15L 2.35kg $429.95 MANASLU 55:70 M, L 55+15L 2.34kg $419.95 MANASLU ND55:65 One size 55+10L 2.15kg $379.95 DIRAN 65:75 One size 65+10L 2.27kg $329.95 DIRAN ND60:70 One size 60+10L 2.19kg $319.95 DIRAN 55:65 One size 55+10L 2.23kg $319.95 DIRAN ND50:60 One size 50+10L 2kg $309.95 page 4 DEUTER MULTIDAY HIKING PACKS One of the world’s leading backpack brands. Founded in 1988, this German company is renowned for a harness system that helps you carry big loads in comfort. Made of durable, lightweight materials, with easy-to-use and versatile design.

DEUTER DEUTER AIRCONTACT 55+10 AIRCONTACT 65+10 55+10 LITRES 65+10 LITRES $449.95 $489.95 This pack is a robust, trustworthy Superb back comfort and many companion for your overnight high-end features make this hikes. The Vari-Flex system gives sturdy transporter an excellent this pack the edge when it comes choice. The Aircontact system, to carrying a lot of weight. Its with its revised, clever back mobile hip fins diligently follow padding arrangement, fits the every movement you make, back extremely comfortably while making even the toughest terrain providing excellent all-round passable without losing balance. ventilation.

FEATURES FEATURES • Vari-Fit system leaves generous • New front quick access opening hip fins fully mobile • Excellent comfort due to the • Quick access through the front anatomically shaped and zip opening pivoting Vari-Flex hip fins, • Lid and head moulding which follow your every move compression straps position • Pull-forward hip belt buckle, the lid for more head clearance easy to fasten even when • Valuables zip pocket on hip belt heavily laden • Side bellows pockets absorb • Lid and head moulding excess baggage compression straps position • Daisy chains the lid for more head clearance • Wet pocket on the pack front • Hydration system compatible • Detachable integrated • Side bellows pockets raincover • Hip belt zip pocket • Ice axe, hiking pole loop and Colours daisy chain attachment points Sizes One size adjustable • Integrated detachable rain Weight 2.37kg cover Fabric Deuter-Duratex, 330D Micro Rip Pro 6.6 Colours Sizes One size adjustable Also available: Weight 2.54kg Model Capacity Weight Price WOMEN’S AIRCONTACT 50+10 SL Fabric Deuter-Duratex, 330D Micro Deuter $529.95 Rip Pro 6.6 AIRCONTACT 75+10 75+10L 2.64kg $499.95 Also available: AIRCONTACT 65+10 65+10L 2.54kg $489.95 WOMEN’S AIRCONTACT 60+10 SL Bogong Equipment $489.95 AIRCONTACT 60+10SLgear for60+10L serious adventures2.4kg $489.95 AIRCONTACT 55+10 55+10L 2.37kg $449.95 AIRCONTACT 50+10SL 50+10L 2.22kg $449.95

Bogong Equipment gear for serious adventures page 5

Bogong Equipment gear for serious adventures WILDERNESS EQUIPMENT HEAVY-DUTY PACKS

Wilderness Equipment has a reputation for making quality, hard-wearing canvas packs. The SyncroFORM harness has a unique X-frame and tilt-adjustable shoulder pads that allow you to carry heavy loads in comfort.

WILDERNESS WILDERNESS WILDERNESS WILDERNESS WILDERNESS EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT LOST WORLD MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION PRION 85 BREAKOUT PINDAR 60 95/100/105 LITRES 100+/105+ LITRES APPROX. 85 LITRES 65/70/75 LITRES 55/60 LITRES $599.95 $499.95 $549.95 $349.95 $449.95 The big-trip bushwalking This enormous alpine Built for extended Great value bushwalking Mid-volume hiking pack pack. Wilderness pack has the capacity to expeditions through wet, pack. Perfect for outdoor constructed from high- Equipment packs lug big loads into base remote country. Featuring education or for your grade Australian-made are made tough, for camp, or carry in comfort a roll-top closure and first pack. Simplicity canvas. Fully featured, challenging bush for long ski tours. The removable lid, this of design does not with dual bottle pockets, adventures. The Lost alpine racking system approx. 85-litre pack has mean a compromise on hydration sleeve and World is made with tight- stores your snow shovel, enough capacity for all the quality. The Breakout trekking pole mounts. weave corespun canvas, ice axe, crampons and things you need. incorporates typical User-friendly pack. giving legendary weather skis. Despite its large size, WE durability and resistance and long the Mountain Expedition FEATURES the sophisticated FEATURES service life. compresses down • Hi-load SynchroFORM SynchroFORM harness, • Hydration compatible significantly when the harness suited to making it great value in an • Versatile, expandable FEATURES load is not so huge. extreme loads entry-level pack. back pocket increases • SynchroFORM harness • Extended, wide- bag volume by up to 10 • Tough canvas construction FEATURES opening, all-canvas FEATURES litres • Reinforced 1000D Nylon • SynchroFORM harness throat for durability • SynchroFORM harness Kodra base, PU coated • Reinforced 600-denier • Alpine racking capability • Reinforced base Colours • Lid converts to bum bag Nylon Kodra base for ice tools, skins, etc. • Large back pocket Sizes S/M, L • Large back pocket • Lid converts to bum bag • Big, effective top cover Weight 2.7kg (S/M) Colours • Alpine racking system converts to bum bag Fabric Corespun Canvas Colours • PU-coated side zip Sizes XS/S, S/M, M/L Sizes S, M ,L Colours Weight 2.8kg (S/M) Also available: Weight 3.55kg (M) Colours Sizes XS/S, M, L Fabric Heavy-duty Cotton/ PINDAR 50 Fabric 275g Corespun Canvas, Sizes S/M, L Weight 3.36kg (M) Polyester Canvas, 1000D $399.95 Nylon Kodra 1000D Nylon Kodra Weight 3.58kg (S/M) Fabric HD 8.8oz Australian PINDAR 70 Fabric 450D Ripstop Polyester Corespun Canvas $499.95

Model Sizes Capacity Weight Fabric Harness Compartments Price Wilderness Equipment LOST WORLD XS/S, S/M, M/L 95/100/105L 3.55kg (S/M) Canvas/Nylon SyncroForm 1 compartment, $599.95 back pocket adds 10 litres MOUNTAIN S/M, L 100/105L 3.58kg (S/M) Canvas/Nylon SyncroForm 1 compartment $499.95 EXPEDITION back pocket adds 10 litres PRION 85 XS/S, M, L 80+L, 85L, 3.21kg, Canvas/Nylon SyncroForm 1 compartment, $549.95 85+L 3.36kg, 3.51kg back pocket adds 10 litres BREAKOUT XS/S, S/M, M/L 65/70/75L 2.8kg (S/M) Canvas/Nylon SyncroForm 2 compartments, $349.95 back pocket PINDAR 60 S/M, L 55/60L 2.7kg (S/M) Canvas/Nylon SyncroForm 1 compartment $449.95 back pocket

page 6 EXPED LIGHTWEIGHT HIKING PACKS

EXPED EXPED EXPED EXPED EXPED EXPEDITION 100 EXPLORE 75 EXPLORE 60 THUNDER 70 LIGHTNING 60 100 LITRES 75 LITRES 60 LITRES 70 LITRES 60 LITRES $849.95 $389.95 $359.95 $389.95 $309.95 Big-haul, sleek and A robust and lightweight A robust and lightweight A version of the Exped Featherweight pack with weatherproof mountain hiking pack. The Explore hiking pack. The Explore Lightning with more bells excellent motion control. pack developed and is a fully-featured all- is a fully-featured all- and whistles, including An extremely lightweight designed with input from round pack perfect for round pack perfect for daisy chains, a floating lid top-loader with roll-top professional mountain multiday hiking. multiday hiking. and stretchy front pocket. closure for easy access guides. A fully featured backpack and good weather FEATURES FEATURES on an ultralight frame. protection. FEATURES • Frame: Dual aluminium • Frame: Dual aluminium • Trim and compact stays stays FEATURES FEATURES • Suspension system • PE board reinforced • PE board reinforced • T-Rex suspension • T-Rex suspension with excellent load hip belt hip belt system system transfer • Adjustable back length • Adjustable back length • Dual-density foam hip • Perfect load transfer • Fully weatherproof (fits torso 41–58cm) (fits torso 41–58cm) belt via central aluminium construction • Three access options to • Three access options to • Three access options to stave anchored to the • Seam-taped pack body main compartment main compartment main compartment hip belt • Large lid pocket sealed • Floating lid • Floating lid • 2 lid pockets • Roll-top closure by 100% waterproof • 2 lid pockets • 2 lid pockets • Minimal seam design YKK zip Colours • External access to • 3 front daisy chains for Colours Colours Sizes One size adjustable inner pocket doubles endless attachment Sizes One size adjustable Sizes One size adjustable Weight 1.6kg as exit port for options, including Weight 1.95kg Weight 1.91kg Fabric 210D HMPE Ripstop hydration system tubes Nylon, PU coated, 1500mm ice tool/trekking pole Fabric 630D Oxford Nylon, Fabric 630D Oxford Nylon, water column Colours loops PU coated, 1500mm water PU coated, 1500mm water column column Sizes One size adjustable • 3 side compression Also available: Weight 1.15kg straps Also available: Also available: WOMEN’S THUNDER 70 Fabric 210D HMPE Ripstop • Large side pockets WOMEN’S EXPLORE 75 WOMEN’S EXPLORE 60 $389.95 Nylon, PU coated, 1500mm • Elaborately designed water column $389.95 $359.95 hip belt for precise THUNDER 50 adjustment to bear Also available: $369.95 loads up to 35kg WOMEN’S LIGHTNING 60 • Unique shoulder strap WOMEN’S THUNDER 50 $309.95 webbing attachment $369.95 to the pack base for LIGHTNING 45 excellent load control $299.95 and centre of gravity • Reliable waterproof Model Sizes Capacity Weight Compartments Price roll-top closure Exped Colours EXPEDITION 100 One size 100L 2.65kg 1 compartment $849.95 Sizes One size adjustable pockets: 2 lid 2.65kg Weight EXPEDITION 80 One size 80L 2.45kg 1 compartment $799.95 Fabric 420D Oxford Nylon, pockets: 2 lid PU coated, 3000mm water column EXPLORE 75 One size 75L 1.95kg 1 compartment $389.95 pockets: 2 lid, 1 wet Also available: EXPLORE 60 One size 60L 1.91kg 1 compartment $359.95 EXPEDITION 80 pockets: 2 lid, 1 wet $799.95; $829.95 (XL) THUNDER 70 One size 70L 1.58kg 1 compartment $389.95 pockets: 2 lid, 1 wet LIGHTNING 60 One size 60L 1.15kg 2 compartments $309.95 pockets: 1 lid page 7 Bogong staffer Tim Le chooses a Lowe Alpine Cerro Torre pack for the Larapinta Trail

HOW TO PACK YOUR PACK: THE BASICS and place it in the hydration sleeve in your pack before you Find some decent floor space and spread out all your gear. complete your packing. This way you’ll be ready to roll when When loading your pack, your aim should be to create a you get to the start of the trail head. Some people organise stable, balanced load utilising all of the available space their clothing, food and cooking gear into individual in the pack. Never attach essential items such as your coloured stuff sacks, which then go into the pack. Others sleeping bag or tent to the outside of your pack. If these prefer to use loose soft items such as clothing to stuff into items fall off and you are caught unawares, you could face a nooks and crannies around other gear to maximise the use serious situation. It is fine to attach trekking poles, ice axes, of space. The choice is up to you. It is worth experimenting crampons or even skis to the outside of your pack. with a few different systems to see what works best for you.

Start at the bottom of your pack Outer edges and top pockets Nearly all backpacks with the main opening at the top are Put your frequently used items within easy reach in the known as top-loading packs. Suitcase-style zip openings or pack lid pockets and exterior zip pockets. Items such as panel zip openings are found more often on travel packs. your headlamp, map, compass, GPS, sunscreen, sunglasses, Some packs are dual-compartment with a zip opening at insect spray, first-aid kit, essential medications, snacks and the bottom of the pack that can be separated from the main toilet paper can all go in these top pockets. Some packs compartment. This is a good place to put your sleeping bag even have hip belt pockets – the perfect spot for your pocket horizontally across the base of the back. The bottom of the camera or a small snack. pack is also ideal for other items you won’t need until the end of the day, such as your sleeping mat or pillow. Always remember to waterproof your sleeping bag, because a General tips wet bag in extreme conditions is very uncomfortable and • Make sure liquid fuel is in a puncture-proof fuel bottle and sometimes life threatening. It’s a good idea to use a pack the cap is screwed on tightly. Pack it vertically liner and/or waterproof stuff sacks for items that must stay • Pack into empty spaces. E.g. put utensils, a cup or food items dry. inside your cooking pots. • Split the weight of large or heavy shared items (e.g., tent, food) with others in your group. The middle of your pack • Loosen all compression straps before loading your pack. Next to follow are the heavier items, which can be placed When you’ve finished, tighten them to limit load-shifting. on top of your sleeping bag and close to your back. Items such as your tent, food, water, additional clothing, cooking Warranties kit, stove can go here. Heavier items should be centred At Bogong we stand behind the products we sell. If you have in against your back. The aim is to create a predictable, a problem with a product that you have purchased from us, comfortable centre of gravity. Your stove or cooking kit can please tell us so that we can remedy it. See our website for also go towards the outer perimeter of your pack if you our complete warranties policy. Exped and Mont packs have prefer. If you are carrying a hydration system you can fill this a 5-year warranty, which covers defects and workmanship.

Opening Hours WE ARE HERE N Bogong Equipment Mon–Wed 9am–5.30pm Melbourne’s leading supplier for... Thu–Friday 9am–6pm Bushwalking Mountaineering Hardware Lane Hardware Saturday 9am–5pm Street Elizabethh Rock Climbing Telemark Skiing Sunday 11am–5pm 374 Lt Bourke Street bogong.com.au 374 Lt Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 + (03) 9600 0599 + [email protected] + bogong.com.au

Opening Hours N Bogong Equipment WE ARE HERE Mon - Thurs 9.00 - 6.00 Melbourne’s leading supplier for: Friday 9.00 - 9.00 Bushwalking Mountaineering

Saturday 9.00 - 5.00 Lane Hardware

Elizabethh Street Elizabethh Rock Climbing Telemark Skiing Sunday 11.00 - 5.00 374 Lt Bourke Street www.bogong.com.au

374 Lt Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000 + Tel: (03) 9600 0599 + Fax: (03) 9602 1997 ABN: 44 057 073 373 + email: [email protected]