foolsGold Extra Large Hiking Travel Backpack Rucksack with Dual Loading

Why did I purchase?I bought this for the purpose of carrying picnic gear for 11 people.How much have I used it?I used it once so far and travelled just over a mile with it.What was carried in there?As the picture shows, there are 3 camping chairs and a table and 4 chair picnic set behind them (This took up the entire middle area). And an inflatable mattress attached to the bottom. The side pockets are still able to be filled and are done so in the pic with cups, plates, plastic wine glasses etc.How much did it weigh when packed?When all items mentioned above are placed in there it weighed about 40 pounds.What is the biggest item carried?The biggest item was the picnic table by far and is measured at 85cm by 40cm, the top does come over and does secure. However not with the chairs aswell.How comfortable was it?For the short distance that it was carried from the car to the field, I didn't notice any specific discomfort apart from the fact that im already a fat guy carrying 40 pounds extra. The straps round the chest and waist made sure it was secure all around and evenly distributed weight. And the padding was ample for the short distance I took it on.How durable is it?With 40 pounds loaded, I lifted it up from the left strap on its own, then the right, then the hanger strap.There was no obvious damage or excessive strain. The same can be said after the first trip I took it on.Overall?I needed a cheap way to carry picnic gear over a short distance, and due to bad planning I needed it delivered the next day. This item perfectly fitted the bill and served me well.Would I recommend?For the purpose I used it for, carrying many large cumbersome items a relatively short distance - absolutely yes.I cannot comment on using this for camping over a long period. Though I can't think why it wouldn't still be good.

This has to be one of my worst purchases I have ever made. I bought this bag for my bronze DofE expedition (both practice and qualifier) and was bitterly disappointed. During the practice expedition, one of the chest straps snapped. This did not stop me from continuing to use it as I regarded it as a very minor issue. However, when it came to my qualifying expedition, on our second day of expedition the right side of the waist strap broke off entirely, making me unable to carry the bag and the contents it contained. For a backpack marketed to be used on hiking trips, I would never have foreseen such little durability and poor performance. I would definitely not recommend purchasing this product even if you are only going to use it for a small trip with little weight inside.

the plastic buckle for the shoulder harness broke on the first day!The stitching has came undone in number of places on the 3rd day!And all this on a school camping trip for my 14 years old.Can I get a refund for this product as I would not expect to pay more than 9.99 for a single use item like this?

Bought this for my 13 year old, he has gone away with the cadets for the first time, this bag suited what he needed it for, he packed for 3 days away, including sleeping bag and pillow, which went into the bottom compartment and his clothes in the top and a smaller backpack with plenty of room to spare.It's lightweight and can fold up small for when it's not in use and can be comfortably worn, would highly recommend this item.

This backpack has been thrown on and off of planes, Yaks and the backs of Sherpas in the Himalayas, with loads of around 20kg, as well as smaller trips across the uk, and it’s still going strong. Absolute bargain, I call it my miracle bag because after reading some of the product reviews I thought it was a gamble, but I didn’t have the budget for a more reputable make. Absolutely delighted with this purchase and would recommend. You can adjust straps for fit and comfort, and I strongly advise the use of a chair to load it onto your back if you are also 5’2 and don’t have another human handy!

This item is ok for a lightweight trek or travel,it's advertised as large which it is,however as you can see this backpack broke,the stitching came away at the junction that is most important for stability,so I rate this item one star,absolute waste of money

great value for money, this was purchased for a festival and it came back in one piece. great deliver time and bigger than expected it fitted all his kit in. Having a top and bottom opening is a great idea because we packed clothes in one end and kit in the other with a plastic bag in the middle.

I bought this for my son to go to boomtown Festival. He did not overfill it, but the plastic buckle snapped on the day he was going to the festival. I definitely wouldn’t recommend buying this as there doesn’t seem any point In using plastic buckles that snap under no pressure whatsoever