Description: Condition: This backpack has been used for hiking trips but is still in great condition. The only signs of wear are in the Velcro closure (puffiness on the fabric) and the two water bottle pockets on the front shoulder straps (which I purchased as additions to the bag, they did not come with the original product). The pack has other minor signs of wear but is completely functioning as it should. Please reference photos for details. Details:Product information: "Waymark Gear Co. THRU 70L Backpack" The Waymark Gear Co. THRU 70L is one of the smallest and lightest backpack for long-distance hiking, coming in at around just under 2 lbs. The backpack has many basic ultra-light features such as the very light weight, the absence of a heavy carrying system, super stable material, the absence of a frame and the large side pockets. The lightweight backpack also has a large front pocket and several compression options. The main material of the THRU 70L is recycled polyester in 600D, 200D and a 450D ripstop version. The combination makes the material durable, robust and has a PFC-free impregnation. The 2 outer side pockets have a volume of approx. 10 liters and with the approx. 60 liter main compartment there is enough space in the backpack for outdoor equipment. The main compartment has a roll top closure with a central Velcro fastener. The attached Y-strap allows compression from above or the attachment of other equipment to the backpack. Two large side pockets made of recycled and elastic polyester allow you to carry water bottles or larger items. Thanks to the slanted shape of the side pockets, drinking bottles, for example, can be easily reached even without taking off the backpack. There is a one-sided compression cord on both sides. This makes it possible to secure even tall objects. The large and elastic front pocket of the Waymark Gear Co. THRU 70L is made of abrasion-resistant nylon. Equipment that is needed quickly or needs to be dried can be stored here. There is also a small pocket in the front pocket to store small snacks, for example. The adjustable hip belt can be adjusted to the fit with just a few pulls. The strap is also comfortably padded. The shoulder straps have multiple daisy chain webbing loops for easy attachment of close-at-hand items. The shoulder straps are also comfortably padded and have a height-adjustable and removable chest strap. The main compartment of the Waymark Gear Co. THRU 70L is approximately 60 liters. There is space for a lightweight tent, ultralight sleeping pad, titanium cookware and other lightweight equipment. This backpack also comes with two mesh water bottle holders attached to the shoulder straps. These have signs of wear in the bottom corners of each holder. In total, the Waymark THRU 70L has 3 gear loops and 2 bungee cord locks. These allow trekking poles or an ice axe to be attached easily and securely. Maximum carrying weight is approximately 35 lbs / 16 kg. Specifications: Volume (according to manufacturer): L/XLInner Compartment: Approx. 60 LitersOuter pockets: Approx. 10 Liters Backpack dimensions: L/XLHeight/Width: approx. 34 inches / 14 inches max. packing height: approx. 30 inches The hip belt is not removable and replaceable. Color: Ranger Green Material:Front pocket: 100% nylon, UltraStretch™, nylon 6.6 with UHMW-PE ripstop, bi-elasticMain ingredient: 67% UHMWPE (polyethylene), 33% polyester All important details at a glance:Ultralight backpack for long distance hikesStable frameless backpackRobust and sustainable outer materialOpen mesh stretch front pocketRoll top closure with Velcro and buckle closureY-strap compression on roll top closureY-strap allows you to carry items on top of the backpackShoulder straps with multiple daily chain loopsHeight-adjustable chest strapElastic side pocketsA one-sided compression cord on each sidePadded hip belt2 loops for trekking poles1 loop for an ice pick --------------------------------------------------- PRODUCT REVIEW (Referenced from existing product review at mylifeoutdoors) What a Backpacking Pack Should Be! They call it backpacking for a reason! Your backpack is probably the single most important piece of gear in your loadout. Because without a backpack, you’re just camping, right? But there are thousands of backpacks on the market to choose from: large, small, traditional, ultralight, full-featured, minimalist … How do you know what to choose? Features: There is no shortage of packs with a thousand little pockets, zippers and gear loops, or you can get a bare-bones pack. The problem with all the pockets and zippers is … are you really going to use them? You might use one or two, but gear loops, random pockets, clips, inner pockets, etc. … you don’t really need all that stuff. And in the end, it just adds unnecessary weight. Weight you have to carry whether you want to or not. You can’t really decide not to take that extra pocket or gear loop just because you don’t use it. And I admit that sometimes I can get a little carried away with weight with a tendency to focus on it too much. But a lot of traditional packs can easily weigh four to five pounds or more. The sort of unofficial threshold for an ultralight pack (at least In my mind) is about two pounds. The Thru comes in right around two pounds, which is light enough to keep your load manageable, but doesn’t scrimp on materials and features you really want and need in a pack. In fact, when Waymark was designing this pack, they made some very specific decisions, even though they knew it would add weight to the pack. So, what you have is a pack that could have been lighter, but instead was designed to keep functionality, even with a weight penalty, as opposed to some packs that cut weight at almost any cost, or add features just for the sake of it, making packs weigh heavier than they need to be. What Do You Actually Need In a Pack? Well, in my humble opinion, you need is a large, main compartment, some side pockets for water bottles and stuff, and a large stash pocket that’s easy to carry wet gear or access stuff quickly, or that extra layer you took off but don’t want to open the main compartment to stash it. This is how I have my backpack loaded out. My quilt, tent, and sleeping pad go in the bottom, cook set and fuel on top of that, my pillow folded around some camera gear, a puffy mid-layer, the ditty bag, and food bag on top of that. The main pocket is where most of your stuff is going to go. The reason I say you don’t need all those pockets and other things is because if you want a little more organization instead of just pilling everything on top like I do, you can get stuff sacks or organization pods that separate your gear the same way pockets would. But if you’re like me, and don’t mind everything all in the same large pocket, you have the option to leave them home. So this is all in a 70-liter roll-top compartment with a compression strap to cinch everything down. Roll-top compartment: 70L seems to be the perfect volume for me. It gives me just enough room for all my gear plus camera gear.Hikers who are just starting out may want to get a slightly larger pack like a 70L pack simply because when you first start out, your gear tends to be bulkier.On the outside of the pack I’ve got my chair in the large side pocket and my water on the other side. I like to use this converter tube that turns my water bottles into a reservoir. But if you are reaching around like most people, the right side pocket is cut to allow you to reach it without a problem. And in the back mesh pocket, I pack my rain gear, sandals, first-aid kit, as well as anything else I need to stash quickly. There are a couple loops for trekking poles or an ice ax, some compression straps on the side and a couple other loops where you can leash something. And the compression strap on the top has enough length that it can accommodate a bear can, if needed. Weight Distribution: The most important thing I think you need in a pack is a way to transfer the weight off your shoulders and onto your hips. This is the main thing that distinguishes most backpacking packs from a school-type backpack. The hip belt carries at least 80% of the weight, and Waymark was very intentional in designing this pack so that the stays or the internal frame are directly connected not only to the belt, but the load lifters too. This allows you to not only properly shift the load to your hips, but to cinch it close to your back with those upper load lifters. Magic straps to cinch the load closer to your backAnd these load lifters are important. Some people call them magic straps, because they can make that big of a difference when the weight is pulling backward, causing pain in your shoulders and lower back. A pack is going to be most comfortable when the weight is close to your back. Some of that comes from the way you load a pack, but no matter how you load it, your pack will have a tendency to pull away from your back. Load lifters or magic straps help to pull the weight in close to your back while stabilizing the load and slightly lifting the weight off your shoulders. Small Company & a Decent Price: Lastly, Waymark is a small company, making all their gear in Utah. And as I have said in previous posts, sometimes you buy gear from the big companies because they have the lightest, best, or whatever gear it is you are looking for. But if you had your choice, would you rather buy from a huge corporation or a small backpacking company? So the more I think about it, the more I think this is exactly what a pack should be. Not so light that it’s flimsy, not over-featured with stuff you don’t need and won’t use, but just what you need. And it’s a decent price at $299.99, which might sound expensive to you, but it’s easy to spend well over $300 to $350 or more for a pack. It’s hard to find a decent pack for less than $200. The Waymark Thru falls right in the sweet spot.
Price: 649.99 USD
Location: Enola, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-21T19:52:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Trim Material: Nylon
Closure: Buckle
Size: Large
Color: Ranger Green
Material: Polyethylene
Item Length: 34 Inches
Number of Pockets: 3
Brand: Waymark Gear Co.
Department: Men
Care Instructions: Hand Wash
Capacity: 70 L
Item Height: 34 Inches
Model: THRU 70L
Personalized: Yes
Features: Adjustable Size, Collapsible, Elastic Pocket, External Pockets, Foldable, Hip Belt, Lightweight, Multifunction Compartment, Padded, Padded Straps, Roll Top, Ultralight, Water Resistant, Zip Fastener
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Sport/Activity: Hiking
Handle/Strap Material: Nylon
Item Weight: 1.9 Pounds
Item Width: 14 Inches
