[A self-paying comparison review without consideration] A person who has been involved in the outdoor industry for many years, carrying a popular and popular model of medium-sized backpacks that can be used for staying at a hut or in a tent.

As the mountain friends around me are making their debut in tents, this year, we've compared the medium-sized bags you can get this year for those who are checking out a lot.

Compared to 30 years ago when I first started mountains, my equipment is much smaller and lighter. In the past, it was common knowledge to stay in a tent with a 60L or more, but as tents and sleeping bags are becoming smaller and lighter, and food is becoming more and more freeze-dried, it is now possible to use a 30L class backpack for staying in a tent.

So this time, I hope this will be useful not only for those who are just starting to stay in a tent, but also for those who are already thinking about making it lighter or more compact, so I compared the 40-50L class, which can be stored without using extremely lightweight equipment.

A comparison review of medium-sized backpacks that can be used to stay in a tent

Select a comparison candidate

The seven items we chose this time were the 7 models that we were able to purchase from stores this spring (2021) and the 7 models that were left after narrowing down models that I personally like, including new models, not only popular models but also talented models that are actually "are amazing." The behind-the-scenes selection criteria are "lighter". We have picked out the materials and parts used, focusing on lightness.

Furthermore, since the total weight exceeds 10kg, we also chose to have a sturdy frame as a selection criterion. As someone who likes fast packing, I also tried out one model in the "ultra-lightweight" class. I would like to share the differences between them and regular trekking packs.

• deuter Futura Pro 40
• GRANITE GEAR PERIMETER 50
• GREGORY Paragon 48
• mont-bell chacha pack 45
• Osprey Kestrel 38
• VAUDE Brenta 44+6
• (Reference listing) Arc'teryx Aerios 45

Points of evaluation

The six evaluation indicators for this comparison test are as follows: For more information on why this indicator is important, please refer to How to Choose a Backpack

1. Comfort: elements necessary to carry comfortably, such as the fit of the back, touching the skin, and breathability.
2. Stability: No stress and safety when carrying heavy luggage, walking or moving.
3. Storageability: Easy to pack. Rather than the capacity itself, it is easy to put in and take out and organize.
4. Ease of use: It is easy to use, including things that cannot be classified as simple storage or comfort, such as the back adjustment function and the quality of the straps and zippers.
5. Durability: The strength of the fabric used and the difficulty of breaking parts.
6. Weight: Weight per capacity.

Test environment

This time, we compared hiking trails that are low mountains but also rocky like the Northern Alps, up and down with tent-catching equipment (approximately 10kg).

Here's the equipment packed in the backpack.

• tent
• Tent Mat
• sleeping bag
• Sleeping bag cover
• Matte air + closed cell
• Cooker
• Cutlery
• Gas stove
• Gas can
• table
• Cold weather clothing (top only)
• Rainwear top and bottom
• Changing clothes (2 long TS pieces, 2 sets of socks)
• Emergency Kit

Total weight of the above kit: 5,680g

In my case, this equipment is suitable for use in outdoor temperatures of around minus 5°C, and is generally suitable for use in summer mountains.

The tent is a relatively new and light item, but the sleeping bag is an orthodox three seasons, and the mat is also light with air, plus a closed cell for insurance and relaxation. There are tables too, so this list has plenty of room for lighter weight. Actual mountain hiking adds water and food to this list as you go.

In my case, 2L of water (2kg) foods will be added to 1-2kg, depending on the number of days. Alcohol is your choice!

Test results and spec comparison table

Impressions of each model

GREGORY Paragon 48

#As expected from the honor student #A capable person who has no love #1 overall

This is the place

• Packs are something to wear Yes, that's right!
• Lightness As Gregory

This is △

• Back ventilation is not very good
• The price is a bit expensive after all

His catchphrases such as the Rolls-Royce bag, a giant in the backpack world, are somehow nodding. I'm a terrifying person, and I've never used it before, but it's strange that this brand is missing in the comparison review, so I've picked out Paragon, which emphasizes lightness.

He is an honor student who is always in his class, and is also light and easy to get along with. (It's perfect!)

The shoulder straps and hip belt, which are the life of the pack, cost a lot of money, and the design is gentle on the body, while the weight is distributed firmly to hold the bag firmly.

The difference between German packs is that the load is distributed not only on the waist but also on the shoulders.

 

The materials and parts are also designed to be both strong and lightweight, with ease of use in mind, and while considering the balance between each, the parts that require strength and the parts that do not need strength are well considered, which makes it seem astonishing.

Moreover, each part is easy to operate.

There are not many things that bother me, but I would like to point out that the back that is open for ventilation is not very meaningful. Even though it's a space, it would be a waste to use urethane foam on the contact area on the back. It's a bit disappointing to think that he's paying for this feature. The hydration hook is also a bit disgusting because it's exclusive to me. It's almost like a flirtation level.

There is also good access to the front and side pockets. The main room is also fine. Access to the bottom. The external attachments are also almost exactly as modern specifications. Really an honor student. It would be better if there were some minor flaws.

This is the first time I tried it properly. I was so lazy about how I could get the best student as I imagined. It's really well done. Recommended for those who have the money and don't want to make a mistake. Wherever you go in Japan, it won't be a big problem. Instead, you will always come across the same product or color on the mountains. Be careful not to accidentally take it with you in the mountain hut! This is a medium-sized bag that people who don't have time and can only shop online can buy with confidence (although I don't use it lol).

deuter Futura Pro 40

#Most Surprising #Reborn German Male #No.1 when you put your back on your waist

This is the place

• Dispersing loads to the waist - I feel the German brand's commitment to
• You can see the other side of your back.

This is △

• The back length that cannot be adjusted will make a difference in fitting.
• Access to the side pockets I use a lot of it

A German brand deuter who has also completely redesigned the brand logo design since 2021. This is a product that I personally have been interested in, as the main items have been remodeled. The German pack has long been a sturdy and sturdy product, but it has been a major change of image. He seemed to be handsome when he took off his glasses.

It weighs 1,620g, so it's not lightweight, but the metal frame and hip belt are excellent, so the load on your body when carried on your back feels lighter than a heavy UL pack. If the weight exceeds 10kg, if no load is applied to the lower back, the shoulders will hurt and become painful in the second half. I don't get this discomfort in the second half of the climb, which was tough. I can't enjoy the beautiful scenery. In this regard, this pack distributes the load firmly to the left and right waists, so you can walk firmly without feeling much weight on your shoulders. Even when you move your feet on the rocky ridge, your hip belt won't push you up too much, and you'll be firmly attached to your waist.

It's amazing how the tape that stretches out from the frame connects to the hip belt!

Also, the back is completely open so it won't get stuffy, but it's a pad on the waist! And he's doing his job properly! However, the cargo space is separated from the body, so the stability is also negative. This point is no longer physically compatible, so it ultimately becomes a matter of preference.

There's nothing missing in terms of storage space or attachments, but personally I've found some that aren't enough. The side pockets are large enough, but they're very accessible. The shoulders aren't quite soft, so you can't take out the bottle while carrying it on your back.

This item was the most interesting item in this test, but I was surprised at the change.

I don't want to be sweaty and my back is not open! This is an item that you should try at the store at least once if you are interested. I'm sure there are differences in preferences in the details, but I have met the current requirements. Unlike American brands with backpacking culture, there are fewer external gimmicks, but I personally recommend that you just take that far, such as the Northern Alps, which has a high alpine element.

VAUDE Brenta 44+6

#The Hidden German Fellow #The One I Wondered This Time #Best Effort Award: 2nd overall

This is the place

• I was really surprised by the stability of the hip belt
• Price: This is the only price you can do, so you haven't set the price correctly?

This is △

• It's a shameful detail in comparison. It's functionally unavoidable, but the impact of cost reduction is also high.
• Durability of small parts: You won't know if you continue using it, but is it due to the effects of light weight?

Faude is the biggest difference in popularity overseas and Japan. It may be more famous than Deuters in Germany. It is a comprehensive brand that handles clothing and tents, and also has a wide selection of packs. This time I chose this product because it was light, but it was a big hit. When I talked to a transfer student who came to the class next to me, I found out he was a really good guy?

After completing the survey of competing brands and introducing them into the design, it seems like they were surprisingly well-made. First of all, I would like to speak loudly about the good fitting. The fitting around the waist in particular is excellent, making it comparable to Gregory and Deuter.

The calm look on the back is the best of this time!

The functional parts are sufficient, and there are no issues with size or design, and the cost reduction and weight reduction seems to make it seem like this still works. Are the designers Japanese? Reverse engineering like that.

I don't really feel the originality, but I've managed to clear everything. If there is anything that bothers you, it is the quality of the details and the main part is expensive, but the smallest details are cheap materials, the parts are large, and it is difficult to grasp. However, it's not worth worrying because it doesn't affect many people.

This brand was one of the brands I've known about but never used. I tried it for the first time this time and was so surprised at how accurate it was. That may be a little rating. Still, I would confidently recommend this performance at this price. I've never seen it on the mountains other than people in the industry.

Osprey Kestrel 38

#Backpack Level #No.1 in Cost Performance #Fine #Fun with functionality that keeps your points in mind

This is the place

• Cost performance! It has all the features at this price.
• Ease of use: Reasonable and user-oriented in detail.

This is △

• Weight: Poor, the lightweight type is available separately!
• Fitting: Your preferences seem to differ. I'm OK with that.

Osprey is a male American brand alongside Gregory. This brand is known as the No. 1 value for money performance worldwide, and is a successful brand not only in the US but also in Europe. This time, we have deliberately picked out the classic Kestrel, rather than a model that emphasizes lightness. He doesn't stand out and stands out, but he's a reliable guy and sometimes Hikaru. The type with hidden fans.

The Osprey is priced reasonably priced and has plenty of functionality. Among them, this classic bag does not have any noticeable holes. It has a functionality that is easy to use even when staying in a tent, the design of the parts used, and the size of the pockets that should be there.

The compression belt works in conjunction with the front pocket, allowing you to hold your luggage firmly and prevent the contents of the front pocket from pop out. This focus has been on the key points and has been highly rated.

The fact that the storage location of the hydration is located on the outside of the main room may be something that anyone who has previously sniffed the contents of the hydration inside the main room will make you grin.

So, is there no drawbacks? There are some things that bother me. That's fitting. It depends on the design of the back, but the load on the lower back is divided into two parts, but it is relatively more likely to be in the center and also applies to the lower back.

The shoulder strap feels strongly pulled backwards, making it seem like your posture is being forced to be corrected. Many people may find it strange to people who tend to curl their backs. This is not a general drawback, as it varies from person to person, but I think it is a point that people who are concerned cannot compromise.

Personally, I use the Osprey, the brand I use the most of this runup. As always, it has a stable and good value for money. The design is suitable for any mountain range in Japan, but fitting is an important element of a bag, so please try carrying it on your back in the store before evaluating it.

GRANITE GEAR PERIMETER 50

#Focus on fitting #Shoulder and hip belt can also be adjusted #Size adjustment ability No. 1

This is the place

• Fitting Not only the length of the back, but also the shoulder mounting width and hip belt can be adjusted.
• Lightweight with metal frame for this lightness

This is △

• Stability: It's quite stressful when it's rocky ridged
• Access to the main room It's really hard compared to other places

I picked out some interesting items from Granite Gear in America, a UL world's big name, backpacking, so I've picked them out.

The design philosophy is basically different, so it's a bit unwilling to talk about it on the same level, but it's one of the brands that you can't afford to be included in the candidates if you're talking about lightweight packs. He's not particularly noticeable in his class, but he's like that guy who is extremely energetic in club activities.

The UL world is a frameless model that makes it even this size, but in addition to a resin plate, this bag is equipped with a metal frame. What's more, the shoulder strap can be adjusted not only to the height, but also to the width, which is a great feature for relatively small Japanese people.

Another good thing about this pack is that it can store a variety of equipment that cannot fit into the main room, such as a front pocket divided into two upper and lower tiers, a large side pocket, and a top lid and bottom panel that can be used to hold various items, making it possible to carry more than 50L of luggage.

This is a part that makes me grinned personally as I feel the commitment to reducing the weight even in the small parts. It is generally functional compared to other companies' packs.

However, the adjustable shoulder strap and hip belt are the key to installing and the range of motion is too large. When you enter the rocky ridge, the left and right sides are shaking, causing your body to fluctuate. This means choosing a place to use in areas that cannot be overlooked depending on the mountain range you use.

It also loads on the lower back, but it is not distributed to the left and right, but rather concentrated in the upper center of the tailbone. Some people may rub it off, so check it out at the store.

Also, when this size is this, it is a bit harsh that only the top access can be accessed to the main room. If it rains when I arrive at the tent area, I want to assemble the tent as soon as possible, but the tent is at the bottom of the backpack. If you take all the main contents outside to get out the tent, your luggage will get wet. At times like these, you can most appreciate the zipper on the bottom.

Personally, it's been a while since I last saw the granite gear and the backpack that smells like backpacking. It is not recommended for mountain hiking that goes along the rocky ridges of the Northern Alps, but it would be a great companion if you could use it for 3 or 4 nights on the Shinshu Trail. The calm coloring and UL-style form will touch the hearts of those kinds of people.

mont-bell chacha pack 45

#The leader worked a little hard and became slimmer #Lightness No.1

This is the place

• Lightweight: I tried my best to get it under 1400g at 45L.
• Rain cover: A special attention to detail that makes you think something has happened

This is △

• It looks like something doesn't come with a hip belt
• Bottom zipper Not that, open the bottom.

Montbell is the Japanese brand you all know. For those who have been doing mountains for a long time, I am simply amazed at how much change has happened over the past decade. It is a well-known general brand that has long produced backpacks such as Zero Point, but this time we have picked out a lightweight medium-sized pack from there. I'm trying hard, but there are people who are in a slightly different direction.

All main materials, reinforcement materials, and metal frames are selected with the aim of reducing the weight, and the total weight is below 1,400g. This size is light enough. We've picked out this item by looking at the catalog specifications. The pockets that should be there are all the parts that should be there, and the prices are the result of corporate efforts. In particular, the built-in rain cover was created by Pikaichi in this test.

The side pockets are average in size, but they can be put in and take out firmly.

Just try it? It is also true that the mark was the most. The fitting was the most interesting thing. I'm 170cm tall, weighing 62kg, and back length 49cm. In modern Japan, I'm relatively average or a little small, but is it an overseas brand? The size specifications are as well as one size, no adjustment of the back length.

The size of the trekking pants is M from a Japanese brand, and S overseas, but the hip belt is large. The size and design of the cushion part doesn't suit me at all, so there's no load on my lower back. The design builds load on the tailbone, but it feels like the buckle on the lower abdomen slips and bites into it. As a result, I was carrying it on my shoulders alone.

The bottom zipper access, which allows you to access the main room directly without opening the rain cover, is also a bit difficult to use. I'll skip it if you talk about it in detail, so I'll skip it, but there are many designs like it's attached to other bags, so I'll use it for parts this time? was the most common pack.

This is the first time I used a Montbell pack, but perhaps due to the fact that the size didn't fit, it was a shame. If you're over 180cm tall, you might have a completely different impression. Fitting is very important for packs of this size, so even if you have limited options due to the cost, please make sure to fit them properly at the store before choosing.

(Reference listing) Arc'teryx Aerios 45

#pointed Canadian male #punching into a fast pack #full of convenient pockets

This is the place

• I'm probably going to buy a side pocket here
• Material: This thick ripstop is white

This is △

• It's more expensive than before,
• Horizontal wave It's not that bad if you use it normally

A brand that loves Arc'teryx, who keeps crying children silent, and Beams, and has something better for people who don't do mountains.

The Canadian harness shop is the top brand, so it's amazing. I'm making good stuff. This time I checked out the reference listings because I was interested in the curveballs and my own interest. A little disappointing, handsome guy, there's just one person everywhere.

If you don't understand what it's for fast packs, can you tell Tanaka Hiroki? Fastpackers are people like him who travel through the mountains at a faster pace than ordinary people, and their mountain shape is fast packing. It's quite rough though. To move quickly, you need to keep your gear as little as possible, weighing less and size. For those people, the 45L is the image of the normal 70L class. That's how this pack is positioned.

Since you don't take breaks as much as possible, you often eat and drink while traveling. Therefore, there are plenty of pockets in places where you can access it while carrying it on your back.

Of course, shoulder harnesses and hip belts. The side pockets are also heavy, and this part also has a relatively large equipment inside. Rainwear, lots of food, and sometimes cameras. This back has significantly larger side pockets than other models, and the biggest feature is that the opening can be adjusted.

Since we don't use rain covers, we have a simple structure with as few seams as possible, highly water-repellent and waterproof material.

The shoulder strap is thin, but it is padded and comes with a wide mesh pocket for stretch.

The concern is the poor frame and hip belt.

However, the situation is different from the lightweight medium packs we compared this time, so if you consider them to be a featherweight player who will compete in middleweight matches, would you be satisfied? It's an attractive product when viewed as a fast pack. It's expensive though.

Related Articles

summary

This time we have posted a practical test review of medium-sized (40-50L) lightweight packs that can be available this spring.

When selecting, I didn't check the store, but rather I was mostly searching for it online, so I'm a bit sorry for the extreme reviews. However, since it was a comparison review after actually buying the product, I wrote whatever I wanted without any consideration for the manufacturer. However, this is just a personal opinion, so please don't take it at face value, but please check it out for yourself.

For personal rankings (Tento at the mountain hike)

• 1st place: Gregory
• 2nd place: Deuter, Faudé
• 4th place: Osprey

The fitting order is good. Granite Gear and Arcteryx are slightly different genres, so it's OK if you're looking for such activities. As for Montbell, the size doesn't fit, so I can't do it myself.

There is a huge difference between a pack that is truly a perfect size and one that is not, so please make sure to have the opportunity to consult with us at the store. If the hip belt exceeds 10kg, the difference will be significant.

Fitting involves the following four steps:

1. Place the center of the hip belt (almost dented) against the protrusion on the upper side of the pelvis and secure it with the belt.
2. Tighten the shoulder strap.
   At this time, adjust the back length so that the base of the shoulder strap is around the upper edge of the shoulder blade.
3. Tighten the chest strap.
   The height is the height that reaches the extension of the armpit.
4. Tighten the top stabilizer and bring the pack closer to your body and you're done.
   This is a tape that connects the top of the pack to the shoulder strap.
   Be careful not to tighten too much, as the shoulder strap will pull up and slip.

Personally, I have never used a brand, so it was a very refreshing and meaningful review project. Even though it's just an individual, I hope this will be useful as an indicator of how you choose tools.

Now, have a fun mountain trip with new tools! No consideration!

Recommended articles you may also want to read

Keroppa

It's been over 30 years since I started to wander around the mountains and wander. I didn't join a mountain club, but I was enjoying the book, magazines, and web information by examining it with my own body, and for some reason I started working for a certain outdoor gear manufacturer. The style of playing in the mountains on weekends all year round, and we enjoy not only peak hunting and traverse climbing, but also fly fishing in the basement, river climbing, BC skiing, trail running, fast packing, orienteering, and more, depending on the season. I love gear, and I can't help but sample items that interest me! I was making excuses and bought it, but by chance I decided to write about it here. I am grateful for your continued support in this industry, but I will review it from the perspective of a first user without any consideration. I will do my best to contribute to all the activities that spread out from new gear!