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A vast 62L rucksack with plenty of additional storage, for those who want a little more comfort on the trail.
Big Agnes says:
You can pack lighter and faster with the Big Agnes Parkview 63L pack, built in two sizes, men's medium and large, to ensure proper fit and ultralight comfort on the trail. The injection molded frame sheet is anatomically engineered to fit the body for maximized support and features custom adjustments to get your fit just right. Contoured shoulder straps and hip belt attach directly to the frame for efficient load-transfer and added stability. Featuring ultralight sustainable materials paired with our unique compression system, and plenty of storage capacity for the long haul, the Parkview 63L pack was built for extended excursions without weighing you down.
Our Verdict
This is a seriously impressive bag that boasts a lot of bells and whistles, including its own “trash bag”, a very impressive fully customizable torso length adjuster, and the largest hip belt pockets I’ve ever seen, (you can get 10 small chocolate bars of your choice in one, I know I’ve tried) Unlike most in the new Big Agnes rucksack range, the Parkview comes with a removable lid. As this is the largest in the range I feel this is a good choice, tailored to multiday hikers who need a little more storage/ accessibility though it is fully removable if weight saving is your goal, as are the hip belt pockets which, as I have stated are vast, I could comfortably fit an InReach Mini, smartphone and a DSLR camera just in one pocket, the other being purely dedicated to calories.
The hip belt itself is one of the nicest I have used, it has a “cut-to-fit” belt, that leaves no gaps meaning no movement, so no irritation and the dual stabilizer straps keep the pack secure to your hips. I wouldn’t consider myself the most barrel-chested of men, but I found the sternum strap too short, it was just about long enough for me, however, that may be because I was using a medium and not the large, but something to consider when choosing a size. Whilst I’m nit-picking, I think the pack would have benefited from slightly wider shoulder straps. The external storage, the two side pockets, and the “quick stash” front pocket are enormous. when I was testing this pack, we had a real downpour during the night, after I took my tent down, a large 2-man tent, I easily fitted the tent into the side mesh pocket and also had room for my 1L water bottle. The bag sits comfortably and allows air to circulate, keeping you cool
A good bag, on the heavy end of the scale, that provides more features than most other bags in this category.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- 63L multiday pack with adjustable fit through custom frame sheet and shoulder straps that deliver positive load transfer for more balance on the trail
- Custom injection molded frame sheet anatomically engineered to fit the body provides torsional stability, maximizing support to weight ratio
- Comfort and support through contoured, anatomically curved back panel with body mapped foam for a precise fit with ventilation
- Secure, comfort fit with articulated Open Range Hip Belt that threads behind the compression molded back panel for positive load transfer to the lumbar, providing stability with flexibility
- Cut-to-fit hip belt provides a tight wrap on hips and eliminates gaps between body and pack. Dual hip belt stabilizer straps allow the upper and lower section of the hip belt to be adjusted separately for a custom fit
- Premium contoured shoulder straps featuring adjustable sternum strap and hydration hose keeper. Load lifter straps allow fine tuning of weight distribution
- Customizable pack fit for three torso lengths. Shoulder straps easily connect directly into keyed slots on frame
- Balanced pack weight is achieved through our unique Hoist Compression system that pulls pack weight inward and upward for positive load transfer, while raising the bottom panel up to secure the load
- Injection molded frame sheet, cored aluminum perimeter frame, shoulder straps, and hip belt function as a fully integrated suspension system that provides more balance on uneven terrain through a positive load transfer
- Top-loading access with spin drift collar, collar adds 10L to pack volume when fully extended. Bonus storage in removable lid with two zip pockets, key keeper, and four adjustable compression straps. Pack closes securely even when lid is removed
- Internal 3L hydration bladder pocket with bladder hook, discreet tube routing port, and hose keeper clip on sternum strap
- Compartmentalized storage includes: two zip pockets with key keeper on removable lid, hydration bladder pocket, two stretch mesh side pockets, front quick-stash pocket, and front zip pocket with key keeper
- Stash trekking poles on pack exterior using webbing and bungee cord loops. Also features daisy chain loops, bottom lash loops on pack exterior for extras, and top grab handle for easy movability
- Includes two color-matched 1.6L removable Hip Pockets for stashing little ditties and a 7L Trash Can for camp trash and collecting litter on the trail
Specifications
Medium
- Our weight: 1775 g
- Volume: 63L + 10L
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 74 + 15 x 28 x 24cm
- Top Opening: 52cm
- Brands Weight: 1.64kg
- Hip Belt (Min/ Max): 81 - 137cm
- Load Range 9.07kg - 22.68kg
- Torso Lenth: 46 - 51cm
Large
- Our weight: 1850 Kg
- Volume: 63L + 10L
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 79+ 15 x 28 x 24 cm
- Top Opening: 52cm
- Brands Weight: 1.84kg
- Hip Belt (Min/ Max): 89 - 147cm
- Load Range 9.07kg - 22.68kg
- Torso Lenth: 51 - 56cm
Material & Construction
- Puncture and tear resistant material is made with GRS certified, recycled high-tenacity Mipan® regen robic nylon featuring a solution-dyed ripstop grid and UTS environmentally sustainable coating
- Heavy duty twill fabric bottom for maximum reinforcement and increased durability
- Nylon taffeta lining
- Non-stretchy, semi-transparent interior pocket mesh for optimal organization
- Stretchy, fine woven, anti-snag exterior pocket mesh Stretch woven fabric on shoulder straps, hip belt, and back panel provide maximum comfort against the body
