Mountain Hardwear  Kazam 60 Pack

This 60L backpack has pockets in its pockets. There are multiple places to store your gear, and I’m all here for it. It seems to be waterproof, it has the wet bag feature of folding it and clipping it on the top. And there are 3 major pouches, 1 on the front and 2 on the side. There are small storage areas on the hip belt and chest belt. Another plus, it’s extremely light! I have a 40L backpack that I use for 2-3 days backpacking trips and it’s heavier than this backpack. As soon as I put this Mountain Hardwear on I could tell it was light and also very comfortable. The only place that is not super comfortable for me is in the neck area. The straps are too close to my neck and I think it might rub for a multiple day backpacking trip. I used it for some winter hikes and snowshoeing and it worked great. I was able to store my snowshoes if I didn’t need them and it’s definitely waterproof when I had to set it on the snow.

We received and tested a XS/S Kazam 60 which fits my 5’6”/140lb (167cm/63.5kg) wife perfectly. I found the pack a tad small for me as 5’8” 175lb (173cm/79.3kg) man. We loaded up the pack (pictured) with everything one person would need for a 2-3 night backcountry trip (pictured). Our loaded pack weight came out to 24lbs. We loved the deep and generous side pockets on both sides of this pack. It’s simple, it works, and it’s efficient. This design is used in a lot of ultralight bags on the market for those reasons. We stuffed an ultralight backpacking chair on one side and our hiking poles on the other and still had room for more gear. The side pockets have pass-through openings for sliding a water bottle in/out. The body of the pack was a little narrow for me to comfortably reach back and retrieve a bottle but my wife had no issues. We like the rolltop design because you can expand or contract the pack to fit what you’re carrying based on how many times you fold the bag down. However, we found out that the orange compression strap isn’t long enough to reach the attachment point if you’re trying to max out the interior volume like we did (pictured). So we ended up putting a couple of our dehydrated meals in the expandable pocket next to our rain jacket. This wasn’t a deal breaker but an extra inch or two of nylon webbing would have been appreciated. Note that the hip belt design means the hip belt pockets are quite small. We prefer storing our phone in the chest strap pockets better so this wasn’t an issue. It just takes getting used to if you’re accustomed to a traditional design. At 24lbs fully loaded my wife felt like the pack was every bit as comfortable as the traditional pack that she’s been using. This will be her new pack for the multi day trips we take in the summer and fall. Last, the hip belt has good ergonomics that make tightening the belt easier than others we’ve used. It’s hard to describe but you pull forward at the sides of your waist to tighten the belt. Other packs we’ve used had you pull away from your body at awkward side to side angles. We like the Kazam's design best. We do have concerns that the narrow nylon belt strap may be uncomfortable for some people because it runs across your stomach without any padding. We didn’t have an issue with this but feel like this is a pack that you’re going to want to try on in the store and walk around in. Overall the hip belt works well and grabs your hips securely. It just uses less padding than traditional packs. The weight saved will be worth it to a lot of people. In summary, here are four features that make it worth considering and our concerns: Light weight but still comfortable when loaded Giant external pockets add versatility and capacity Pockets on the chest straps are clever Lid is smartly divided into three compartments Concerns: The orange compression strap needs to be 2 inches longer (pictured) Hip belt strap comfort (pictured)

Just broke this out for a multi-day jaunt and this is a spectacularly brilliant pack. I've owned so many types of hiking, technical, ultralight backpacks, but the one differential between all of those and the Kazam is the ease of use. The straps are some amalgamation of strap keepers, where if you undo them, you'd never get them back properly. It's a pack that makes sense. 60L at ~1200g and extremely comfortable to boot, the pack does what I want it to do: comfortably carry what I need (~9 or 10kg of kit) into whatever backcountry, trail, hike, that I go on. I'm 183cm tall and the M/L is perfect for my 20-inch torso length. Hip belts are nothing to call home about, but they're comfy. The side pockets are amazingly designed with dual openings on the usual top end and another opening on the edge facing the wearer. Was skeptical about how it would hold my bottles and poles, but there are stays for stuff you want to stay in place and stuff you want to access while wearing. All in all, Mountain Hardware. Top notch job. An lightweight, no nonsense pack with features that make sense and can carry all the weight I need it to carry.

Love the color options, firstly. The lightweight and waterproof features while still being comfortable on my back and hips for an extended wear while on an approach to a climb make this pack worth the purchase. The locations of pockets and zippers are perfect and seem well designed with mountaineers in mind.

I originally bought the 45L and loved it so much I bought the 60L, which I've been using since [gave the 45L to my wife]. Both packs seem to be identical in terms of features and construction, just different sizes. I've used this pack on a few trips, some with the kiddos, carrying far more than my share. It handled 40+lbs with ease. The swivel hip belt is surprisingly enjoyable to use and a standout for me - that type of feature is pretty much unheard of on a pack this light. Exterior pocketing has generously large capacity and made of fabric that is much more durable the stretch mesh on my old osprey that inevitably got shredded after a couple seasons. The large roll top entry works great and I love how it can be used with the lid on top for overloading if needed. I tend to pack the lid in the main compartment most of the time and noticed that the front lid straps can be used to attach to the roll top buckles on each side which helps compress the load a bit more if you're traveling lighter and faster. It took me a bit to realize the 'giddy up' side compression system was completely customizable and can be rigged up in so many different ways. i found myself liking it attached to the hipelt with heavier loads so i could pull the load into my hlps and make for a more stable carry. for lighter loads, I liked it attached to just the pack body to free the hip belt for moving faster and lighter. Planning to take it out for some longer missions with the kids later this year!

The Mountain Hardwear Kazam 60 has been an absolute workhorse for longer missions. It swallows gear without feeling like a bulky “expedition brick,” and the suspension carries weight surprisingly comfortably—even when I’m packing heavy for multi-day trips or hauling winter layers, rope, and all the extras. What I love most is how stable and balanced it feels while moving. The pack rides close, cinches down cleanly when the load shrinks, and doesn’t fight you on steep terrain. The design is clearly made with mountain use in mind: it’s durable, no-nonsense, and efficient, with smart access and organization that actually helps you stay moving instead of digging around forever. If you need a pack that can handle big volume, rough conditions, and full-on mountain objectives, the Kazam 60 is a confident 5-star pick. It’s dependable, comfortable, and ready for serious days out.

Bought the 45L and 60L versions to try on. Unboxed today and will be returning tomorrow. The hip belt is like wearing a serrated edged skinny bread knife around the waist and its pockets are a joke, although you can unzip them single handedly so I’ll give em that. Couldn’t manage to grab my electrolyte water bottles (tall and short versions) out of the side pockets and my shoulders are double jointed if that says anything about my flexibility vs. the pockets awkward placement. Loved the lighter color fabric to make gear detection and retrieval easier. Will be sticking with my tried and true Osprey Aura AG 65 until something better comes along. Hugged me in all the right places during last years’ 11 day Wonderland Trail w/ 30lbs.

The pack is large how ever I am not sure if its intended to be a day pay or overnight pack. There is only one central tube to place items. The straps do not have the ability to move up or down so sizing is difficult. The pack does not have a support so rests directly on your back. There are two side pouches but I am not quite sure what I am supposed to put - They would be a good spot for an extra pair of shoes or foldable chair but not easy access for a water bottle. Given the lack of adjustability I would not recommend this pack.