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Hi all,
Getting my equipment together for a possible Sept Camino Frances, for 2 weeks starting from SJPdP (and if not this year, then next).
Very specific question... Has anyone used the Decathlon/Quechua MH500 40L pack below?
Mountain hiking backpack 40L - MH500 QUECHUA | Decathlon
You can pack loads in this great 40 litre backpack. There’s an easy-access flask pocket and a ventilated mesh back for comfort. If you’re less than…www.decathlon.co.uk
I ordered one recently (365 days to return). Comes in 2 back sizes, wire frame, air/trampoline back, lightweight 1.4kg, reservoir pocket, main compartment side access zip, 10 yr warranty, etc. It feels really nice! I have an Osprey Farpoint 40 (another option) and it feels as well put together. And, most importantly it's cabin bag sized - unlike the Osprey Exos and Stratos which were my other options - and it's less than half the price! Plenty of experience with Decathlon stuff btw... Excellent quality and as good as the brand's IMHO.
Decathlon specifically say it's EU cabin sized and I've checked it against Ryanair specs. I haven't found too many (any?) 40L proper walking packs that are cabin sized.
Anybody have any experience of THIS PARTICULAR PACK?
Thanks!
My thoughts exactly.As the Farpoint is designed more as a travel backpack rather than a hiking backpack I would think that the pack from Decathlon would be a better choice for the Camino.
Weight and comfort is more important to me than size. There are some 50 liter packs that are much lighter than some 20 liter packs.I think the smallest size bag would be the objective and you should be comfortable.
Hi there. I can't speak for the Decathlon but I took the Osprey Farpoint 40 for the CF. It was sweet. No issues @ airport/very comfy and sufficient room for the Camino. You can't go wrong w/ the Osprey. My two cents worth.Hi all,
Getting my equipment together for a possible Sept Camino Frances, for 2 weeks starting from SJPdP (and if not this year, then next).
Very specific question... Has anyone used the Decathlon/Quechua MH500 40L pack below?
Mountain hiking backpack 40L - MH500 QUECHUA | Decathlon
You can pack loads in this great 40 litre backpack. There’s an easy-access flask pocket and a ventilated mesh back for comfort. If you’re less than…www.decathlon.co.uk
I ordered one recently (365 days to return). Comes in 2 back sizes, wire frame, air/trampoline back, lightweight 1.4kg, reservoir pocket, main compartment side access zip, 10 yr warranty, etc. It feels really nice! I have an Osprey Farpoint 40 (another option) and it feels as well put together. And, most importantly it's cabin bag sized - unlike the Osprey Exos and Stratos which were my other options - and it's less than half the price! Plenty of experience with Decathlon stuff btw... Excellent quality and as good as the brand's IMHO.
Decathlon specifically say it's EU cabin sized and I've checked it against Ryanair specs. I haven't found too many (any?) 40L proper walking packs that are cabin sized.
Anybody have any experience of THIS PARTICULAR PACK?
Thanks!
Hi all,
Getting my equipment together for a possible Sept Camino Frances, for 2 weeks starting from SJPdP (and if not this year, then next).
Very specific question... Has anyone used the Decathlon/Quechua MH500 40L pack below?
Mountain hiking backpack 40L - MH500 QUECHUA | Decathlon
You can pack loads in this great 40 litre backpack. There’s an easy-access flask pocket and a ventilated mesh back for comfort. If you’re less than…www.decathlon.co.uk
I ordered one recently (365 days to return). Comes in 2 back sizes, wire frame, air/trampoline back, lightweight 1.4kg, reservoir pocket, main compartment side access zip, 10 yr warranty, etc. It feels really nice! I have an Osprey Farpoint 40 (another option) and it feels as well put together. And, most importantly it's cabin bag sized - unlike the Osprey Exos and Stratos which were my other options - and it's less than half the price! Plenty of experience with Decathlon stuff btw... Excellent quality and as good as the brand's IMHO.
Decathlon specifically say it's EU cabin sized and I've checked it against Ryanair specs. I haven't found too many (any?) 40L proper walking packs that are cabin sized.
Anybody have any experience of THIS PARTICULAR PACK?
Thanks!
I play "guess the nationality of that pilgrim" with myself. When I see a Quechua pack my first guess is French or Spanish.Seems most of the Spanish and French pilgrims I met always had Decathlon packs!
I play "guess the nationality of that pilgrim" with myself. When I see a Quechua pack my first guess is French or Spanish.
For me 40 liters is to big to Carry clothing's and some personal things.
La vraie façon de faire! Discrètement.This is not an ad but a personal comment. Almost all my kit came from Decathlon; most was bought in 2004 for the first CF. Only new boots were purchased from them every 3 years or so.
Sturdy equipment at a reasonable price seems to be Decathlon's unwritten and successful motto. Good quality but nothing fancy, no glitz. Nothing that anyone would want to take or steal.
Discretion is protection. No fanny pack nor camera bag. I have traveled the world, often alone, but ALWAYS discreetly.
Deuter, Jack Wolfskin or Vaude : German pilgrims and also some Belgians.
I find their packs too heavy - yours is 1.4kilo but an Osprey Talon 33 is 900gms
Hmmm... Interesting and good to know. I've read mixed reports - and been in trouble a couple of times myself, so prefer to error on the side of caution now! The Exos seems to be 20cm longer than allowed? Not exactly marginal.I have taken both Stratos 36 and Exos 48 in cabin on Finnair, TAP and Ryan flights obeying weight limits. their frames fit in the airport measuring box
Not necessarily... The Talon 44 (a closer match for the Decathlon pack) is listed as also being 1.4kg on the Osprey site.
I currently have an Osprey Farpoint 40 and have had a Talon 22 in the past - great packs. I did find the Talon a tad under-padded though.
Interesting point on the harness though... I must compare with my Farpoint side-by-side!
Well, Ryan allows carry on 10kg wheelie bag 55x40x20cm. If we believe Pythagor, then the diagonal of that box is 68cm. The metal frame (limiting dimension) of my Exos 48 is about 65 cm, so properly adjusting the shape of the pack is fits it that infamous measuring box. It works if the pack is not overstuffed and if the boarding lady is not in extremely bad mood. Actually in real life a slightly bigger backpack occupies less space in the upper locker than max size rectangular suitcase, so no worries about the fellow travellers eitherHmmm... Interesting and good to know. I've read mixed reports - and been in trouble a couple of times myself, so prefer to error on the side of caution now! The Exos seems to be 20cm longer than allowed? Not exactly marginal.
Well, Ryan allows carry on 10kg wheelie bag 55x40x20cm. If we believe Pythagor, then the diagonal of that box is 68cm. The metal frame (limiting dimension) of my Exos 48 is about 65 cm, so properly adjusting the shape of the pack is fits it that infamous measuring box. It works if the pack is not overstuffed and if the boarding lady is not in extremely bad mood. Actually in real life a slightly bigger backpack occupies less space in the upper locker than max size rectangular suitcase, so no worries about the fellow travellers either
Sure, Quechua pack should be just fine for Camino.No reason to doubt Pythagoras! Thanks for confirming it fits. Now I'm in a quandary...Might just hold onto the Quechua and put the Exos/Stratos on reserve list for future trips!
But more and more europeans are discovering Ospreys.Deuter, Jack Wolfskin or Vaude : German pilgrims and also some Belgians.
There is no doubt Osprey is popular on the caminos. To carry underwear and lights stuff no problems.But more and more europeans are discovering Ospreys.
But more and more europeans are discovering Ospreys.
I have hiked long distances with heavy loads (mainly due to water and food) in my Osprey Exos and found it to be comfortable and also extremely strong. That includes it dropping over a 40 foot ledge through some extreme carelessness on my behalf when sitting down having a sandwich. I know many others who swear by Osprey. I've never heard of a frame breaking, and they're covered by quite a unique guarantee in the rucksack world, something that shows the makers confidence in this particular product.There is no doubt Osprey is popular on the caminos. To carry underwear and lights stuff no problems.
But if you carry heavyweight let's say food for a week in the middle of nowhere you better chose another brand because the light frame break under heavy load.
Last year me and my son spent an autonomous week on Kungsleden with Exos 48 and Atmos 65, starting with 18kg and 21kg respectively. Actually for more than that I would rather look for donkeys/huskies instead of an ospreyThere is no doubt Osprey is popular on the caminos. To carry underwear and lights stuff no problems.
But if you carry heavyweight let's say food for a week in the middle of nowhere you better chose another brand because the light frame break under heavy load.
The Quechua rucksack looks fine to me, some very good features And excellent video. I wish it had been available when I was doing planning. I would be tempted to swap my Osprey Talon for one of these. Very good price too. Try it fully loaded, if it’s comfortable definitely go for it mate.
I use an Osprey Talon for Caminos. You will find it comfortable, lightweight, well ventilated, and durable. It will last for many caminos and will become a prized possession. I actually use the 44 liter model, which is too big for a Camino, but I only fill it about 2/3s. An advantage of the extra room is that it is easier to access items without unloading the contents. I can usually sneak the 44 liter model onto an airplane as carry-onDecathlon products are good quality but I find their packs too heavy - yours is 1.4kilo but an Osprey Talon 33 is 900gms, for instance and very comfortable - but it always has to come down to personal choice - if you like it buy it - my one real reservation is that the back panel looks very short to me, which would mean that the shoulder straps would have to rise up the shoulders before going over and being pulled down ... I do prefer a long back as it is more comfortable, a better fit, and allows adjustment to get the pack close to the body - on the one you have shown us that is an awful lot of pack above the top of the back panel.
Here is the back of yours compared to an Osprey Talon 33 so that you can see what I mean.
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Before buying a pack I always open one up and fill it with items in the shop until bulky full, and then try it on and adjust it.
Thing is, there are so many different quality packs out there - your personal choice which one should be 'yours'.
No!and it is khaki (is that a plus?)
That would definitely be a deal breaker for me.no load lifter straps for instance
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