First Look: Tasmanian Tiger Basepack 52

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Or: The (better) Raid Pack MK IV?

It doesn’t always have to be the heavy-duty monster, even I’ve realized that. Even if I find the Mil OPS 80 pack insanely well done, over 4 kilos empty weight is a statement.
If you can get by with less volume, then the Basepack 52 can be a very modular, convenient and lighter alternative.
For a good six weeks I have had the pack with me on my hikes in Brandenburg, Germany, my impressions I may present to you below.

First, the roll-top backpack is sexy. There is nothing worse for me than an “ugly” backpack. Pilots say “if a plane looks good, it flies well”. Form follows function, or something like that.

Since there’s no arguing about taste, as we all know, make up your own minds:

Where the Mil OPS 80+24 can hardly run on features, the Basepack comes across as rather plain. A classic military backpack, original molle, no laser cut.

The technical frame data reads like this:

Dimensions: 74 x 31 x 23 cm
Volume: 52 l, expandable to 65 l
Weight: 2,67 kg
Back system: V2 Plus system
Material: CORDURA® 700 den, T-Square Rip FD

V2 Plus back system
Subdivision into main compartment and bottom compartment
Hiking pole/ice axe holder
Height adjustable chest strap
Removable, padded hip belt
Side compression straps
Circumferential bottom compression
Lid with gear loops
Height adjustable, removable lid
Hydration system preparation

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