LQARMY Expandable Molle Hiking Backpack

Description

The molle hiking backpack you carry decides how much you can bring back, not just how much you can take out. This LQARMY pack starts as a regular daypack and opens up to 65 liters when the trip gets longer, so one bag covers an afternoon on the trail and a three-day camp. It is built from high density nylon with a water-resistant shell and reinforced nylon stitching, and it ships from the United States.

The second day is when a fixed-size pack becomes a problem

Most packs are one size forever. You leave with room to spare and come back trying to tie a jacket to the outside. The main compartment on this molle hiking backpack expands from 5 inches to 10 inches deep. Pack it flat for a day hike, open it up when you are carrying a sleeping bag, a second pair of boots or gear you picked up along the way. Fully extended the molle hiking backpack measures 21 x 15 x 9 inches and holds up to 65 liters.

Features

• Expandable main compartment. Opens from 5 to 10 inches deep, taking the pack from 40 liters to 65 liters without changing bags.
• Water-resistant nylon shell. High density fabric with reinforced nylon stitching at the stress points.
• Three main compartments. Dual zippered closures, with an interior zip pocket and a mesh pocket inside for the small items.
• Padded laptop sleeve. The same bag works for travel days and for the trail.
• Hydration ready. Built to take a water bladder, which is not included.
• Molle webbing front, sides and back. Add pouches, a first aid kit or a bottle holder where you want them.
• Two 4 x 4 inch patch panels. One on the front and one on the back, for name patches or your own.
• Six colors. Brown, Woodland, Green, Black, ACU and Grey.

Specifications

Which color to choose

All six colors of this molle hiking backpack are the same bag, same size and same price. Brown and Grey read as everyday bags and draw no attention in a city or an airport. Green and Black are the easiest to keep looking clean. Woodland and ACU are the two camouflage patterns, and they are the ones to pick if the bag is going hunting or into the woods more often than anywhere else.

Where this molle hiking backpack fits

This is a one-bag answer for people who do more than one thing. It works as a day hiking pack, a three-day camping pack, a hunting pack, a travel carry-on and a gym bag. If you want a reminder of what belongs inside a pack before a long day out, the National Park Service keeps a short Ten Essentials checklist that is worth reading once. You can see the rest of our packs and camp gear in Camping or browse the full shop.

Care and maintenance

Wipe the shell of the molle hiking backpack with a damp cloth and mild soap, then let the bag air dry fully before storing it. Do not machine wash it and do not put it in a dryer, because heat damages the coating that makes the nylon water-resistant. Empty every pocket before storage and leave the zippers slightly open so air moves through. Store it loosely rather than compressed, so the foam in the shoulder straps and the back panel keeps its shape.

Frequently asked questions

Is this molle hiking backpack waterproof?
It is water-resistant, not waterproof. The nylon shell handles rain and splashes. A rain cover is not included, so for heavy rain use a separate cover or a dry bag inside.

How big is it really?
Fully expanded it measures 21 x 15 x 9 inches and holds up to 65 liters. Collapsed, the main compartment closes down to 5 inches deep, which puts it around 40 liters.

Does it fit a laptop?
Yes. There is a padded sleeve inside the main compartment.

Can I add pouches to this molle hiking backpack?
Yes. The molle webbing runs across the front, the sides and the back, so standard molle pouches attach anywhere on those panels.

Does it come with a water bladder?
No. The pack is built to take one, but the bladder is sold separately.

Where does it ship from?
From a warehouse in the United States, with free shipping.