Pajak XC3 pack

[Matt Chaz]

https://pajaksport.com/backpacks/xc3/xc3

anyone seen this in the flesh? a tad on the pricey side, but ticks a lot of boxes for me. Very respectable weight, perfect capacity for most every trip I've ever do, nice design, hip belt pockets, load lifters, love the look of the back padding / slight ventilation system, supposed eco credentials.

Looks like roll top closure closes with a thread thru buckle each side tho? Which seems very odd / slow, compared with a single quick release / fastex style buckle? Never heard of that fabric?
Shame no shoulder strap pouches, but they are easy enough to add on

Be nice to know if anyone has any experience of it?

 

[WilliamC]

It says it's siliconised cordura so I think it's a form of silnylon. I think siliconised cordura is what S2S use for their ultrasil products.

 

[Enzo]

At 650g I'm guessing it's pretty burley silnylon. Looks nice!

 

[cptflex]

A google search led me to this review:

The new version weighs 620g, 170g less than the previous one, with the same volume of 42l. It is waterproof but the material is vulnerable to scratches and, simply put, not durable. There were holes after just 3 trips. Elastic cords are reflective at night. Thin cords damage the foam sleeping pad. The new side zip lock is not easily accessible. There is no internal frame but it's rigid and was comfortable to carry at 12kg. Hip belt is thin and poorly designed. The pockets are tiny. Customer service is quick and works well. For people in the west, it might be okay to pay 130$/115€ for it but it's way too fragile and expensive for 490 złotych in Poland. TL;DR: Not very impressed, he was enthusiastic at first but the pack is fragile (to be expected from such thin, lightweight materials).​

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight...e_with_experience_regarding_the_backpack_xc3/

 

[Matt Chaz]

Thanks for the info, shame it's not robust, although probably not surprising at that size weight n feature set. Oh well.

 

[Arne L.]

You could get a KS Ultralight KS50 with similar features (and similar weight) but more durable fabrics...

... at a higher price, sadly.