The Notch EP40 (Black)

Best pack I've ever owned, along with my custom Atom+

Looks good and fits great. Lightweight and very spacious with features too numerous to mention (check the product description). Really comfortable to carry, especially on longer hikes and stable over rougher terrain. Capacity can be tailored to suit particular trips with the roll top, and I love the customization of the back panel fit. I have several backpacks, both larger and smaller, from well-known brands and none of them live up to this, and my custom Atom+. Great for everything from a day trip in the fells to multi days. Icing on the cake is I'm supporting a local business.

Notch review

What a fantastic purchase, so pleased with the pack. It got used immediately for a two week trip to Borneo carrying out a recce for new trek routes to be used by an overseas exped company. It performed faultlessly. Lots of trips this year so it’s going to get plenty of use.

The MVP (most valuable pack) of my trip

Okay let me start by saying I had very high expectations with this pack. Was looking for a comprehensive yet lightweight borderline ultralight backpack. And really I'm very pleased with everything you get for the price and the attention to details. I completed a week of hiking across the island of Madeira, following the MIUT® race course. Was carrying tent, food and all, and the Notch just handled everything perfectly. No pressure points. This pack makes hiking more enjoyable because of the usability of many feature WHILE wearing the pack. Got snacks on the bottom stretch pocket, stashed trash on the small opening of said pocket, water bottles were really easy to get to even with my stiff shoulders, I had some extra water in a flask on the stretch shoulder pocket. The material is waterproof enough, and pretty tough. The hipbelt worked perfectly and was easily adjustable. And sizing as explained on the website was great. Things I would have liked different is maybe a buckle on the side compression straps, that's all. Overall, 98% satisfied, the colorway is sick, I'm so happy, thanks a lot. Cheers from Switzerland.