i have a Venus III DLX but it's massive and heavy. Do you find the II to be heavy to carry? it's 3.1kg as you say. I'm in the UK so it needs the groundsheet since it's always wet and can be very cold at night, even in summer. BTW, just two weeks ago I used my Venus III on a beach in a gale and it was fine.

Last November I hiked to the Pool of Memories from the ferry. 2 beautiful days, 3 nights and snow onthe last day as I packed up, and I didn't see another person for 44 hours.

How many daily calories is that?

So helpful thanks kindly

Great walk done it many times can't do it now i have a doggy tiger but good to watch your videos and see it that way

Really useful - many thanks!

Thank you for not making an annoying review video.

thanks, it's good to get such a thorough overview

Great video! I ordered this backpack earlier this week, so I’m waiting to receive it. Really looking forward to playing with all the options on it. Happy trails!

Beautiful scenery, informative.

another great upload, cheers ✌🏻

such a great place, I need to get back down there! great job again✌🏻

Great video, glad I stumbled onto it. I did that hike years ago and loved it. Vic high country is brilliant, thanks for sharing and good luck with your adventures, subscribed ✌🏻

I live in Bright and those fires did not get within 40 kms!

Have you done an update on what you think of the bag?

Just came off a hike using the bags supplied with the Sawyer - they worked perfectly fine, no integrity issues….but really hard to fill and/or fill to capacity which necessitated in multiple refills.

Awesome hike! We are planning to do this in a couple of weeks.Thank you for sharing and I hope we don't get a windy day.

Nice, thorough review

Are dogs allowed?

Just found your channel, really stunning shots and scenery. Hope to see more! Would love to know more about your camera gear too.

Enjoyed your video. I visited Sugarloaf Dam in the early 1990s but never knew about Christmas Hills until after I talked to a resident there earlier today

👍👍👍!!!

Diy add silicone tubing for your pot handles :-)

Hey there - after some use, how do you feel about the max load out? I would love to use this pack, but with seven day carries and US Western long water carries will likely be pushing the bag to 35lbs (15.8kg). I know zPacks states this can handle to 40lb (18kg). What are your findings with use?

I love my Altras but they are light, so anyone using them for hiking shouldn't expect to get a long lifespan out of them. They're not designed for that. Also, the zero drop, some first time users may need time for the calf muscles to adjust.

The greatest heavy hauling pack I’ve ever had. I’ve had the 75L/100L version of this model since the beginning of 2019... absolutely LOVE this pack. Love everything about it. No pack out there has the pockets and storage conveniences this one has. As for its weight, pfffft! This is a load hauling beast... which means it has to have its own backbone. I treat this thing well because there will likely never be another pack like this one again given where the market is taking modern pack design. Example: just take a look at the latest Cerro Torre.

Great video! I am saving for that tent. You still like it? ✌️

OMG, looks like a 55 L - thanks for the review!

Wonderful as usual. Beautifully filmed & edited. Captured some amazing shots. That wind looked rough. Have a great weekend

I really liked this pack when I first got it (robic was the material I chose). Good weight, felt good with 25/30lbs (~12.5 kilos) seemed like a good fit for me. However, in less than 300 miles on the Arizona Trail it was starting to fail in various areas. The mesh on the back was tearing (different mesh and more fragile), broken clips, a broken mainstay, the strap systems on the side and top failed, the Robic material was cracking and was not waterproof, and finally with heavy loads? It just sucked... Anything above 25lbs (~11.5 kilos) was far too much weight to comfortably carry. I don't want to be a contrarian but for me and my environment that I backpack in? This is not a good pack. Their also quite expensive for for what they are. I have the Nero from zpacks too, I actually LOVE that pack. Feels good carries the recommended max load very well but unfortunately it's also suffering from the same problems as my arc haul... Poor construction and falling apart too quickly. Thanks for the video/thoughts/review.

I totally agree with your review. This pack has it all. No other pack can do what it does.

I can't get the tips to screw off on mine. They're on pretty dang tight

When you fill up the hip belt pockets, do your arms bump against them when walking? It’s a problem I’ve had with belt pockets before. Any thoughts?

Love it up there

Fabulous Chris

Lovely part of the world. A fair few footpaths if you start from Minnamurra. It's a sneaky long hike from the end of Werri Beach to the train station.

I've used a vii in Aus for many years now. You can get the weight down lose the footprint, only 8 pegs needed for most conditions, lose the peg bag.

Hi! I'm a tall hiker (6 feet 2) and have a backlength of about 20 inches. Is this pack too small for me? The papers say this pack is for backlengths of about 18 inches. Is this really that important considering you cant really fill it as heavy as a 65L pack?

Yeah! it's a great hike. I love Sealers cove, can't wait for them to rebuild that Boardwalk. They're saying Set 23 at the earlist :(

Spectacular views

Great vid very informative

Nice video 👌and very nice backpack......I have already ordered the Arc Haul 40 liter model....

looks amazing! I'm hoping to get down there in January. I'm trying to work out what 3 day trail I should do.

I'm sorry to say fella but I saw more of you on the video than what I saw of the country side

I have walked that loop a squillion times. It is beautiful !

Ah spewin!! 4kms extra, gotta hate that.

That swim would have gone down a treat after a 35 degree day!!

22km in the heat, I bet you were feeling that 😅😅

Glad the knee is on the improve. I'm enjoying your trip, binge watching them on a Sunday evening 🙂