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 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.