Lafuma HIKO 28 Backpack
By Daved Brosche | Permalink | 1 comment | January 2nd, 2008
Lafuma HIKO 28 Backpack– A unique daypack.
One thing Lafuma is known for is creating awesome gear thats tough and light weight. The Lafuma HIKO 28 Backpack is no exception. A super light day pack, the Lafuma HIKO 28 Backpack weighs just over two pounds.
The Lafuma HIKO 28 Backpack is a daypack thats built more like hiking backpack. It has many of the features of larger packs, but with a smaller capacity. The Lafuma HIKO 28 Backpack has a uniquely designed top loading entry, much like that of other overnight packs. The pack its self is made out of a tough diamond micro ripstop 210D polyamide, semi-dull 420D polyamide, and 600D polyester.
As far as features go, the Lafuma HIKO 28 Backpack has some of my favorites. There is a built in rainfly, plenty of compression straps, side mesh pockets, and a mesh hip belt pocket. The Lafuma HIKO 28 Backpack also uses a ventlight systems that is designed to help keep the pack off of your back and allow for extra ventilation.
The quick & dirty:
Where you can get one:
Amazon.com $35 – $56
Why it rocks:
- Durable and light Diamond ripstop nylon
- Ventilight strap system promotes distributed load and cool airflow on your back
- Easy access external zip pockets on the top and sides for quick storage
- Hyrdration pocket and port so you can take your water bladder with you and stay hydrated
- Integrated rain cover and leatktight front zip pocket to keep your gear dry on damp days
Why it bites:
- Uses zipper for the top load entrance
Seat-of-the-pants rating: 7 out of 10
Theres a lot I like about the Lafuma HIKO 28 Backpack. I love that it has a built in rainfly. I also have had nothing but good experiences with products from the Lafuma company. The things I don’t like about this pack are just small things that are a personal preference. In other words, this is a great day pack that’s a bit different from the rest of them out there.
Looking to buy? Check out these sites:
Amazon.com $35 – $56
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June 26th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I’m looking to buy this pack and will use it 95% of the time around the town, and 5% of it on light backpacking/camping excursions. It seems perfect for me, but I want to know about the fitting details. I’m 6′1″ with a 33″ waist and don’t know my spine length at the moment. One website seems to indicate it’s a universal fit, but the one-size-fits-all usually becomes the one-size-fits-none. Does it really fit anyone? Do you think it’ll fit me?