Pinguin Trail 42

Pinguin Trail 42

Pinguin's largest backpack, with the lid firmly attached to the pack. The top of the backpack flips up, but to the opposite side, i.e. to the front, which is especially appreciated by climbers when handling on the rock. In addition, this feature allows access to the backpack without having to take it off. The fastening is not solved by a belt with a buckle, but by a zipper with two sliders. This makes the Trail 42 not look conventional making it stand out from its competitors with a "cap". In short, it gives a clean and compact impression.

The Pinguin Trail 42 is very simple. Its 42-litre capacity is surprisingly large considering its pleasantly low weight of just under 1250 grams. What's more, the weight of the pack can drop down to an even kilo after removing the shell and back reinforcement.

On the backpack we find two zippered pockets. One bulkier one at the back of the pack and one flat one, but it takes up the whole front of the pack. For those for whom this is not enough, there are still massive grommets on the top of the pack for adding additional straps of three centimeters in width.

At the bottom is a pocket with a rain cover for the backpack. A little higher up there are loops for trekking poles, which can be hidden in small pockets if needed, so there's no risk of hooking them on a branch when moving through dense undergrowth.

There are two stretch mesh pockets on the sides, which also house compression straps with buckle closures that can be used to tighten the pack when it's not fully filled, and can also be used to secure a load such as a caravan or tent. Another pair of straps is already with buckles for more comfortable handling.

On the front of the pack is a pocket with a vertical zipper, which inside takes up almost the entire area of the front panel, making it suitable for large maps and other flat pieces of equipment.

The lid of the backpack contains a pocket with a capacity of about 3 litres. The rear of the main compartment then has a hydration pack pocket and access to the removable back padding. The last pleasant surprise hides a hip belt that not only can be removed, al also is fitted with two small zippered pockets for smaller gear that needs to be kept handy.

Details of the Pinguin Trail 42

• Nylon Robic
• Volume: 42 L
• Weight: 1.11 kg
• Number of compartments: 1
• Outer/Inner zipper pockets: 2/1
• Adjustable shoulder straps: Yes
• Removable waist belt: Yes
• Integrated rain cover: Yes
• Drinking bag option: Yes
• Back system: E3D
• Zippers: YKK
• Dimensions: 64 x 33 x 25 cm

Materials used

Nylon 6.6 (Polyamide 6.6) is used wherever very high mechanical strength, flexibility, stiffness, good heat stability and chemical resistance are required. It is used in fibers for durable technical textiles, weighted carpets and molded parts (e.g. gears). In the textile industry, fibres are sold under different brand names, for example Nilit or Cordura for luggage, but are also used in the automotive industry (airbag).

Nifco buckles with lifetime warranty. The basic raw material for the production of Nifco buckles is Polyoxymethylene (POM). It is also known as polyacetal or acetal. It is a thermoplastic polymer used to manufacture precision parts. It is characterized by high rigidity, high wear resistance, heat resistance and flexibility.

Zippers YKK - Zippers from a renowned Japanese manufacturer, which are among the best in tof this industry in the world. Zippers of this brand guarantee quality, durability and reliability. Although they are small components, they are important because their smooth functionality is usually a prerequisite for the function and usability of the entire product.

Extended warranty

• This product comes with an extended warranty for a full decade, a total of 12 years.
• The extended warranty consists of an extension of the free service repair beyond the legal warranty period of 24 months.
• The extended warranty is a service that provides the free service necessary to correct any defects in the product caused by defective material or workmanship that occur during normal use, manifest themselves and are claimed within the period of the extended warranty.