Customer Reviews

CUSCUS 6200ci Internal Frame Backpack Hiking Camp Travel Bag Navy

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This pack has thick fabric and looks tough. But looks can be deceiving. The stitching along the back inside walls popped when I used it as checked baggage on a two-hop flight.

The popped seams are visible from the outside. When I looked inside, I found that the reinforcement tape over the seams was not properly aligned, and one of the two rows of stitches was not on the reinforcement tape. So one row of fairly weak thread is all that is holding these two seams together. The whole back wall could come open if they fail.

There are lots of roomy pockets. But all the pockets have only one zipper pull. This means that if the zipper fails, the pockets will be useless. It also mean there is not one pocket that can be locked on the pack.

Beyond that, the design is good, and the pack is reasonably comfortable. But if you are doing any serious hiking or traveling, equipment failure could spell disaster.

This pack is good for light use, lightly packed for short trips or hikes. If you are going to use it for anything else, inspect the seams closely on arrival, and test it out with a full load before venturing out.

This is a very good deal. I looked at packs for almost a month before resting on this one. Tough construction and rain resistant, I've had no problems in my last four backpacks. All straps are adjustable and comfortable. I gave this five stars because the price is so extremely cheap for a great pack.

Bought for an overseas trip, and was favorably impressed with the quality and accessibility. They ship with an initial charge and then by pound, so shop their store if you may need something else from this vendor. I bought two packs, and the second shipped for a relatively small additional charge (and promptly processed and shipped). Couldn't be happier with the pack.

I was a little apprehensive about purchasing this pack because of the price as others have stated, but I took a chance on it. Actually, I took 2 chances. I bought one for myself (blue) and one for my friend (red). We backpacked outwest for 2 weeks- Half Dome at Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, the works. The bags held up great with no problems at all. We stuffed them full as well, and never had a problem with ripped or torn seams. This is a large bag- so it may be a bit heavier than some smaller packs, but when you're packing your life on your back the extra room is very much appreciated. The material looks and feels strong- I couldn't find a flimsy place on it. The "stiffness of the zippers" really isn't an issue at all.

I bought this pack a year ago and have taken it on a dozen or so hikes along the AT, and have not had any problems with it. The backpack material is strong and durable, not the nylon on the 200+ dollar packs, which makes this pack sturdy to hold up against rocks and harsh soil as you rest your pack down to take a break. The torso size for this back is adjustable as well, so you can be certain that this pack with fit you. I go on overnight trips on the AT and this pack holds all my gear that I need, and then some. I carry my tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent mat, first aid kid, food, water, and accessories in there and there is still room to spare. However, with this pack one needs to also purchase a backpack cover, to prevent rain from getting into the pack. That is the only downfall about this pack, is that it is not water resistant. But for a purchase of 50 or so dollars one cannot beat this deal. If you're tight on money and don't want to buy a 200+ "professional" backpack this is a perfect buy. I am very satisfied with my purchased!

Purchased this bag for an overlanding camping trip in Africa, the trip was 21 days, walked around with this bag all day in London and a lot in Amsterdam, in Africa the bag was constantly removed from truck and replaced. The bag was checked on 4 international flights and flew over 25,000 miles in 21 days through 3 continents. 3 outside pockets, 1 inside pocket, zip from bottom or top, plenty of padding and was very comfortable even when i had up to 40 lbs in the bag. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

UPDATE: I've now had this bag over a year, I share it with a friend who takes it on international trips, this bag has been to Spain twice, Israel, Colombia, China, to name a few, it still is in mint condition and still even smells new. It's had to run through airports to make security checks, it's been camping, it's been it posh hotels, and grimy hostels, it's been through a lot, and there is still no bag I'd rather have!

my last backpack fell apart after 3 trips, so I was looking for a sturdy backpack with a strong material, well Cuscus (never heard of it before) is very sturdy and the meterial is heavy duty, hip support is great! it's twice the size of my old one. I've taken it to 5 trips and still looks brand new! I love it!

I'm doing a backpacking trip around New Zealand right now and I cannot imagine using anything other then this bag. While the size sounds like it's a lot - it's not... in fact, if there was larger I would have bought that but this really holds a lot. I was able to carry 50lbs (23Kilos) worth of my stuff and the bag made it international and domestic flights just fine, I have been caught in the rain, had drinks spilled over it and all my stuff stays dry inside!

There are so many pockets, zippers, and SPACE that you really can't go wrong nor should you really be looking to buy anything less then this size (especially if you are looking to go backpacking). Even the bottom of the bag has a draw string so that when you put you shoes or what ever in the bottom, you can seal it off so that your close do not get messed up with dirt. You can put a sleeping bag at the bottom. The stitching is VERY VERY strong and so are the straps making the bag an all around firm bag (redundant, I know). Additionally, the zippers are VERY strong as well, which was especially good for me since they should have bursted with how much junk I put in there!.

If I had use for another one I would buy it again, and I have told everyone I know to buy it. All in all, buy this bag if you are going to be doing any real traveling, hiking, camping, whatever you need to do that would require you to use a bag for your stuff.

I bought this bag for myself but my 15 year old son decided he wanted it for himself. After going on a survival camp out with scouts and a 5 mile hike with full pack it worked flawlessly.This bag is well balanced and if a kid who normally only plays video games and talks on the phone does not complain that says something. The zipper was not hard to open and close as others had problems with. I would recommend this to anyone.

Overall, this isn't a bad backpack. I've used it on the trail and as luggage for short trips. But it does have it's problems. First of all, the one velcro tab holding the internal bars in was sewn on backwards. Therefore not ever attaching to the tab inside the bag so the bar is sliding all over. One of the chest straps broke. The chest straps are also too short and I had a hard time adjusting them. The zippers are hard to zip. It has good heavy duty zippers but zips hard. The bag has lots of room for your gear or clothes. Good sturdy bag for the trail. A little bulky and heavy though. But honestly for about $40 a very good value. I hope the problems with my bag are just a rarity. The stitching seem to be carelessly done. My son has a smaller bag and he doesn't have any problems.