The backpack arrived quickly. It's very well made and the plate I ordered with it fits perfectly in the slot provided. Very satisfied !
Have only been using it this past week and have covered 20km. Really works legs, core and endurance.
I have had the plate for a week and have completed 3 one hour 3.5mile walks with it. I am used to carrying a backpack so the 10kg is the right weight for me. The carrier has taken some getting use to - particularly finding the most comfortable position on my upper back. I am of average build yet the pack feels tight round the shoulders when using the chest strap if I want it high on my back. The chest strap is on the lowest position yet feels very high almost in line with my collar bones. Perhaps I have the pack too high but have looked on line and there is no guidance I can see as to how to best fit it. The plate obviously pulls straight down and this ensures good posture but initially places considerable force in the shoulders - you get used to this the further into the walk. I have worn a heart monitor and am certainly getting cardio benefit from it, which is its purpose. So as this stage I am satisfied with it, hence 3 stars. With greater use which it will get, this score may improve.
V pleased so far with quality and strength of product. Recent purchase so cannot comment on long term durability yet
Essentially it’s a shaped lump of metal… however this is the second one I have bought, it fits in the bag (as it should) and does the job.
What I will say is fulfillment of the order and subsequent customer service is spot on.