Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

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Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby kymboy » Fri 04 Nov, 2011 1:34 pm

Hi
I just picked up an old Torre backpack from the op shop. The bag and hip belt are fine but the back padding at the rear of the shoulder straps has been torn to expose the foam pads.
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The straps on the shoulder harness are frayed too ...
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...so I wonder if it's worth having the whole lot repaired or replaced and where I could get it done in Sydney.
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby Capt DropBear » Fri 04 Nov, 2011 3:28 pm

I'd probably head into the Kent St or Chatswood store and ask them for an assessment first:

http://www.macpac.com.au/product-suppor ... nd-repairs
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby Marwood » Fri 04 Nov, 2011 3:57 pm

Talk to Venus Repairs in Bathurst Street.
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby kymboy » Fri 04 Nov, 2011 4:34 pm

Thanks for the advice. I'll head into the city next week and see what the diagnosis is :D
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby wander » Fri 04 Nov, 2011 7:22 pm

Absolutely repair the pack. Not that what you have is real damage, that is just a scratch.

We had 2 destroyed by rats at prion, repair cost was $xxx.xx but given mcpc had ceased to exist at the time new Torre's were not available.

The new Torre's are not as good as the old quantum harness versions, so after my Torre was stolen I bought a $50.00 Torre on eBay and spent $250.00 re-building it.

Long live the better versions of the Torre.
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby buggeriamold » Fri 04 Nov, 2011 9:44 pm

The back of the sholder strap looks like the clasic plastic stay attachment perrishing problem.

I sent my sholder straps off to the equipment repair place in Melbourne they came back a treat.

I think the whole repair cost me $60 - $80.
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby casey79 » Sat 05 Nov, 2011 4:24 pm

$50 for replacement straps, $45 if your a member. The guys at the city or Chatswood store can fit them for you. They will also give the bag the once over to see if there is anything else needed.
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby Moondog55 » Sat 05 Nov, 2011 4:51 pm

Get it fixed, but the shoulder strap adjustment is a 2 minute 2 dollar fix at home, no problem. get an expert to do the fix on the other bit have them check all the seams at the same time; just in case and then give it a clean
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby maxwellbest » Sat 05 Nov, 2011 7:42 pm

Ah the Torre. Getting misty eyed, accompanied me on many expeditions. Looks in the same condition as mine ended up. Replaced mine....
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby andrewa » Sat 05 Nov, 2011 8:33 pm

Learn to sew......

Anything repairable then.

Or use it for a pattern to make a lighter weight version from less-bomb proof cloth.

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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby par0043 » Mon 11 Dec, 2017 3:26 pm

where in Victoria can I get these repairs done?
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby Strider » Mon 11 Dec, 2017 9:38 pm

par0043 wrote:where in Victoria can I get these repairs done?
Remote Repairs, Wallace Ave, Point Cook.

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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby wayno » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 4:49 am

made out of robust materials. the rest of it should be good for a long time, should be worth fixing.
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby keithy » Wed 13 Dec, 2017 6:56 pm

par0043 wrote:where in Victoria can I get these repairs done?


In Melbourne check out https://www.finnindustries.com.au/ as well. Jani is the official repairer for Outdoor Agencies (Osprey) and other brands.
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby farefam » Sat 16 Dec, 2017 10:37 pm

Remote Repairs do a great job of repairs at a fair and reasonable price. My 25 year old Macpac Cascade is still doing heavy duty walks thanks to their repairs!
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby Paul » Sun 17 Dec, 2017 8:28 am

I also recommend Remote Repairs , Point Cook, Victoria.

I have been extremely happy with work they have done for me.

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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby Eric notlob » Thu 24 Feb, 2022 5:24 pm

Macpac now sell Quantum shoulder straps in pairs for $49.95 (less if you're a member). I have fitted them to a 30 yr old 70l+ Macpac pack. Very easy to fit yourself.
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Re: Macpac Torre - worth repairing?

Postby Bill P » Fri 25 Feb, 2022 8:49 pm

Great advice Eric. I reckon I paid $120 from an 'authorised repair agent' for a pair of straps I installed myself onto a Torre. Next time I got the same thing from a macpac shop for about $50.

I dunno why they make the rear part of the straps from such a degradable material. Should be more durable given its hidden away there from any UV etc.

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