Previously Macpac had only one lightweight pack in their entire line (the AMP, which we have previously reviewed), now they will have three. New for 2007 is their new AMP Light series of lightweight packs with volumes of 20, 35, and 45 liters.
The new AMP Light packs are frameless by our definition, but they do have a sewn-in stiff foam strip on either side of the backpanel to provide rigidity. All three packs have basically the same feature set: durable lightweight fabrics; wide padded shoulder straps; removable/pivoting hipbelt; mesh pockets on the front, sides, and hipbelt; hydration sleeve; side compression straps; load lifters, and sternum strap. All are top loading with a top pocket. The smallest pack does not have a mesh front pocket.
The new Macpac AMP Light backpacks will come in 20, 35, and 45 liter volumes (left to right). They are made of lightweight durable fabrics and no-catch mesh.
Closer views of the AMP Light 35. Unique features are sewn-in stiff foam stiffeners on each side of the backpanel and a pivoting hipbelt to maintain pack position when scrambling. The shoulder straps are wide and well padded.
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Forum Index » Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006 » New Macpac AMP Light Backpacks (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006)
(ryan) - BPL Staff - MLife
Locale: Greater Yellowstone
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New Macpac AMP Light Backpacks (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006)
(Arapiles) - M
Locale: Melbourne
There is actually an Amp 20 in the current range, not to forget the Ultramarathon which is extremely comfortable.
(jcluddite) - F
The two bigger models, the 35 and 45 Liter packs actually have bonded (glued) polyethelene/foam frame sheet in both the back panel and the contoured side panels. these side panels do two things when the pack is loaded: first the provide structure to the pack by createing two 90 degree corners that stiffen up the backpanel and secondly they provide for a contored back panel profile. the Amp 35 has used the same frame since it was introduced a few years ago.
(adrianb) - MLife
Locale: Auckland, New Zealand
I posted my first impressions of the Amp 45 compared to the Osprey Talon 44.
Edited by adrianb on 02/13/2007 18:32:47 MST.
(johncampbell) - F
ultra marathon has been discontinued for two years.
(Arapiles) - M
Locale: Melbourne
The Ultramarathon seems to have been discontinued in 2006 so it is still in the stores - I bought one earlier this year.
Edited by Arapiles on 05/06/2007 17:35:12 MDT.