“Bloody great value for money. Just received my "..Other Arms Rucksack" and I'm sure it will outlast ME by a long shot. All the straps, buckles, zips and sewing on mine are unflawed though well used.
The side pouches are massive and when zipped off they reveal 'belt' loops on the back which means you could use them in their own right separately from the rucksack.
Mine had the aluminium 'frame/brace' in place, which I don't need. Removing them means I have 3 full length compartments inside the pack, the obvious main one, a second 'open topped' one (On a smaller pack it would be the laptop pocket.) which is almost as deep as the pack is tall and then the third one which was where the brace was and the top of that can be securely closed with velcro and studs.
All the velcro on the pack retains great stickablity, which was a pleasant surprise. I purchased the pack as my 'carry on' and 'daily exploration' pack for an upcoming trip to Europe. Without the side pouches attached it will fit that bill nicely...particularly because you can cover the backpack strapping entirely for carrying on trains, planes and buses.
The zips are all large and heavy duty. The main zip for closing the top of the pack has a 'rain cover' that naturally covers the zip when it is zipped shut.
This thing has a LOT of space inside, far more than I will need in Europe but always nice to have spare space 'just in case'.
I am delighted with the purchase, I think I got astonishing value for money and my German Shep loved all the new smells that came as we unpacked it for the first time.”
“These packs are Unique.
They're tough as.
Mine was like a Frankenstein pack, ~built with parts swapped from at least 4 previous owners & it's still staunch as.
Gave me a cardio workout exploring its' capacity.
It's Massive.
Zip on its' rocket pouches, flip over its' turtle flaps,~it's like a rambo suitcase.
An old yoke was stashed in mine, which was brilliant for hanging its' massive rocket pouches from.
Being well used but not well worn, no defects came with its age.
It's weathered, mud-rugged durability.
Definitely worth the $ beyond a precious man-bag.”
