Very nice backpack for one or two-day trips. Comfortable and well made. A small downside is the hip belt, but I think it will generally work well. With a load of around 6 kg, you don't feel it on your back.
Alpinus Zarand II Backpack 35 l - Olive
Olive green rucksack offering a 35-liter capacity. Constructed from tough, damage-resistant 210D nylon. Equipped with the ADS (Alpinus Dry System) for enhanced ventilation, the pack features a rain cover and Alpinus Safety reflective accents for increased visibility.
Dividable main compartment, compression straps, 6 pockets
Secured with a dual-level drawstring and a top flap closure, the backpack’s main compartment can be split into two separate sections using a zipper. Gear can be accessed from both the top and bottom entry points. Side compression straps enable adjustment of the pack’s volume to suit your gear load, improving stability and load control.
Features include an internal pocket for documents, two large elasticated side pockets for items such as water bottles, a front pocket for smaller gear, two compact hip belt pockets, and a dedicated internal sleeve for a hydration bladder.
Adjustable shoulder straps, chest and hip belt, ADS system, UTX buckle with emergency whistle
The carrying system features wide shoulder straps, a chest strap, and a hip belt, all of which are fully adjustable to provide optimal weight distribution during heavy loads, guaranteeing superior comfort throughout use.
The back panel, shoulder straps, and hip belt incorporate flexible foam padding that aids in moisture wicking and enhances ventilation. An integrated ADS (Alpinus Dry System) utilizes a suspended mesh attached to a shaped aluminum frame, delivering unrestricted airflow between your back and the pack, ensuring increased comfort even during extended treks.
An adjustable chest strap secures with a UTX buckle equipped with an emergency whistle.
Rain cover, Alpinus Safety reflective elements
Equipped with a rain cover, the backpack is enhanced with Alpinus Safety reflective elements to increase visibility and protection during low-light or foggy trekking conditions.
Main features
- Capacity: 35 l
- Constructed from 210D nylon
- Main compartment can be divided
- Equipped with six functional pockets
- Features the ADS (Alpinus Dry System)
- Shoulder straps, chest strap, and hip belt are adjustable
- UTX buckle includes an integrated emergency whistle
- Fitted with compression straps
- Includes a rain cover
- Alpinus Safety reflective accents
- Compatible with a hydration bladder compartment
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Alpinus is a Europe-based outdoor brand delivering trusted quality and accountable manufacturing founded in 1990 by legendary Himalayan climbers Artur Hajzer, Janusz Majer, and Ryszard Warecki. Since its establishment, it has focused on creating durable clothing and equipment for people who value outdoor activities. After years of absence, Alpinus returned to the market, retaining its mountain roots and enriching its offer with modern technologies and eco-friendly solutions. Today, it is a brand chosen by both professionals and outdoor enthusiasts.
| Color/camouflage | Green hue |
|---|---|
| Main compartments fastening | Flap + Fastex buckles |
| Dedicated laptop pocket | Yes |
| Molle/pals compatible | No |
| Mesh spacer | No |
| Number of compartments | 1 |
| Dimensions | 51 x 26 x 17 cm |
| Capacity | 35 l |
| Number of pockets | 6 |
| Main color | Olive |
| Main material | 210D Nylon |
| External equipment attachment option | Yes |
| Compatible with hydration system | Yes |
| Raincover | Yes |
| Waist strap | Yes |
| Chest strap | Yes |
| Weight | 1100 g |
| EAN | 5904555183063 |
| Manufacturer code | NH18306 |
| Brand | Alpinus |
| EAN |
Alpinus Safety features additional elements on clothing and accessories, such as reflective tapes, prints and details that increase the wearer's visibility and safety after dark or in low-light conditions.
ADS (Alpinus Dry System) is a ventilated carrying system used in backpacks, designed to increase carrying comfort. It uses a spacer mesh placed on a profiled aluminum frame, which creates a space between the material of the backpack and the user's back. This ensures optimal multi-directional air circulation and effective moisture wicking.
UTX is a type of buckle manufactured by Duraflex, which is a leader in the production of accessories and components for the outdoor, military and apparel industries. They are made of durable materials, such as polyamide or polypropylene, which ensures their strength and resistance to weather conditions. They stand out for their reliable performance, providing a solid and secure fastener.
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Review summary
Number of reviews: 7
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Nicely made outdoor backpack. Good quality materials. Many functional pockets and compartments. Nice idea with the increased capacity by 10l. Rain cover included. And most importantly, a well-thought-out back contact construction for better comfort. I recommend it.
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Build quality is average. A lot of loose threads. You have to burn them off with a lighter. The materials look solid, but they have a certain 'chunkiness' to them. Anyone who's ever had a branded backpack will understand what I mean immediately. Carrying system - straps, hip support, hip belt – it’s not the best. Weak support of the backpack on the hips, which means it can max out at 10-12 kg, so its load capacity is limited to about 8.5-10.5 kg. Hard, rough straps mean that in the summer, it's only good for short trips – marches of, say, 20-48 hours, are not for this backpack. The ventilation indicates it’s a pack for warmer seasons. Capacity of 35 liters is achieved by multiplying the extreme dimensions of the packed backpack. But the pack isn’t a cuboid. Plus, it has ventilated back. My measurements weren't off. It's slightly bigger than my 20-liter Osprey for speed hiking. It has about 22-23 liters. You can maybe squeeze something into the side and front pockets, but they're not made from very stretchable mesh. But the mesh seems durable. Altogether maybe you’ll get about 25 liters. Attachment options are almost nonexistent. Some tabs where you can hook a mug (I've never understood why people do that). With a lot of effort, you can attach a sleeping mat to it. The top flap has two pockets and here’s a surprise, because the outer zipper is reversed—not on the head side but on the front. Why? No idea, maybe just to make it awkward to use. It’s also short and difficult to reach into. The hip belt pockets are very small. The hip belt will fit someone with a waist of 160 cm. The chest belt barely fits someone with a 98 cm chest. The main compartment is accessible from the top and the bottom, which is nice. The compartments can be divided – there’s a zip-closed divider. A 2-season sleeping bag easily fits into the lower compartment. Intended use? For hiking e.g. in the mountains, with overnight stays under a roof. Going light, you could do, for example, GSB/GSS trails with it. Also works for full-day mountain trips. The backpack lacks the possibility to fasten trekking poles. That's a huge oversight. For many, this disqualifies the backpack for touring applications. Promotional price (229 PLN, minus points: mine came out to 201 PLN) is a very good deal. At the regular price (about 350 PLN) it’s not worth considering.
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I managed to get the backpack at the price of 229 PLN. After two outings, I can confidently say that it's fantastic. The backpack is very spacious, the material is good, and the frame does its job. I recommend it.
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Very nice backpack for day trips. For me, it's important that it has a mesh back. It's also good that the main compartment can be separated—you can reach something from the bottom. The drawback is the narrow hip belt.
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The backpack is amazing. The additional opening at the bottom of the backpack is fantastic. Material, strap adjustment, pockets, fastenings, everything is great. The only thing I can complain about is that the hip belt pockets could be a bit longer because they reach too far back and are hard to access. But maybe that's just my impression. Overall, the backpack is amazing. Perfect for weekend trips and also for longer ones. I recommend it.
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The backpack is quite well made, quite spacious for its volume, it has all the necessary extras (straps at the bottom and on the sides, hip and chest belts...), it's stiff thanks to the frame but unfortunately, for a person of medium height (180+), the distance between the hip belt and the main carrying system is a bit too small.
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