Mpongewane 70L - Hiking Backpack

Our top-of-the-range pack for multi-day hiking. A 70 litre pack built from tough 400D ripstop nylon, with an aluminium support frame and a Windflow Slide adjustable back system that carry heavy loads comfortably over long distances. It has padded shoulder straps, a padded waist belt, a full-length side zip opening and compression straps inside and out, so you can pack big and keep everything under control.

Best for
Multi-day hikes of roughly three to five nights, with room for a tent, sleeping bag, food, water and spare layers.

Not ideal for
Day hikes and short overnight trips, where 70L is more pack than you need. See our Mafadi 20L for day hikes and our Ndumeni 50L for overnight trips.

Key features

• 70-litre capacity: room for multi-day hiking kit
• 400D ripstop nylon: light, and resists tears and snags
• Aluminium support frame: carries heavy loads and keeps the pack in shape
• Windflow Slide adjustable back system: the adjuster straps slide up and down to set your torso fit, with a 44 to 62 cm torso adjustment, while the padding keeps air flowing between the pack and your back
• Ventilated mesh padding: on the shoulder straps and hip belt, for comfort and airflow on long days
• Padded shoulder straps: comfort under a heavy load
• Chest strap: keeps the shoulder straps stable as you move
• Padded waist belt with pocket: phone, keys or snacks within reach
• Hydration-ready: reservoir pouch with a hose port (reservoir not included)
• Orange rain cover included: elasticated for a snug fit, with a reflective LZRD logo, stored in its own zipped compartment at the bottom of the pack, and removable for cleaning
• Bottom storage compartment: extra space for gear, sitting above the rain cover compartment
• Full-length side zip opening: opens right up to reach anything inside without unpacking from the top
• Internal compression straps: hold your load snug and stable inside the pack
• Side compression straps: cinch the pack down as it gets lighter
• Organised storage: top compartment with a zipped inner pocket and a zipped outer pocket, plus a large mesh quick-access pouch
• Side mesh pockets, one on each side: water bottles and other gear stay within reach without taking the pack off
• Pole and ice axe loops: top and side loops to carry trekking poles or an ice axe
• Elastic cord with cord lock: on the side of the pack, to lash on extra kit
• Gear loops: small loops along the bottom edge and a loop on the lid corner for attaching more gear
• Top carry handle: easy to lift, hang or move the pack
• Reflective strips: on the front of the pack, for added visibility in low light
• Drawcord top closure: quick access to the main compartment
• SBS heavy-duty nylon coil zips: smooth and reliable

Specifications

• Capacity: 70 L
• Dimensions: 71 × 38 × 20 cm (H × W × D)
• Weight: 2.1 kg (empty)
• Size: One size, adjustable torso fit
• Torso adjustment: 44 to 62 cm
• Colours: Black, Navy
• Fabric: 400D ripstop nylon
• Access: Top loading with drawcord closure, plus full-length side zip opening
• Back support: Aluminium frame, Windflow Slide adjustable back system
• Shoulder straps: Padded, ventilated mesh
• Top compartment: Zipped inner pocket and zipped outer pocket
• Bottom compartment: Storage compartment above the rain cover compartment
• Quick-access pouch: Large mesh pouch
• Hydration: Reservoir pouch with hose port (reservoir not included)
• Water bottle pockets: 2 side mesh pockets, one on each side
• Waist belt: Padded, ventilated mesh, with one pocket
• Chest strap: Yes
• Compression: Internal straps and side straps
• Attachment points: Top and side loops for trekking poles or ice axe, elastic cord with cord lock, bottom gear loops, lid corner loop
• Carry handle: Top grab handle
• Reflective details: Front reflective strips, reflective logo on rain cover
• Rain cover: Orange, included, elasticated, removable, in bottom zipped compartment
• Zips: SBS heavy-duty nylon coil