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Vango rucksack

Postby Mark CH » Sun 08 Apr, 2018 9:01 pm

Hello All,
Long time lurker, first time poster.
I have a Vango Ibex 50 rucksack that I bought about 15 years ago. I'm heading on a 3 day hike and it will be big enough but in comparing with a friend who has a Macpac 65 litre, it seems that mine is not much smaller :shock: . I'm wondering if mine is a 50 + 10 but can't find any info online.
Anyone that might have one that can shed some light or let me know how I can easily measure the total volume of mine.
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Re: Vango rucksack

Postby Strider » Sun 08 Apr, 2018 10:44 pm

It is quite likely the Macpac's volume is inflated by including every tiny little pouch and pocket, in addition to the main compartment.
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Re: Vango rucksack

Postby Mark CH » Mon 09 Apr, 2018 9:10 am

Thanks Strider, yes, that could be the case. Mine has a main compartment (split into two) and some space in the hood. His is about the same height as mine but is broader at the base whereas mine is more straight-line from top to bottom. His definitely has greater volume but I just don't think it would be 15 litres.
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Re: Vango rucksack

Postby Mark F » Mon 09 Apr, 2018 10:57 am

There is no universal method of measuring pack capacity and stated capacity is always just a suggestion as Strider points out. The important question is, "Does the pack fit my gear comfortably?" Your answer seems to be yes so not anything to really wonder about.
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Re: Vango rucksack

Postby Mark CH » Mon 09 Apr, 2018 3:42 pm

Quite right, Mark, all my gear fits for a short 2-3 day walk, I'm just interested in the metrics. Perhaps I just need to get out walking more ;)
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