Here's an adventure journal experience lasting 40 days through 3 countries. George Baboi trekked on foot for 100 miles up to Mt. Everest Base Camp carrying only his Red Oxx Mini Roadster Rucksack. Along the way he met many admiring climbers and mountaineers who asked about his Rucksack. As for ourselves, we're impressed with the several awe-inspiring photographs his daughter took during their travels. Check them out below.
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Hi Jim,
While planning for my 40-day adventure with my daughter, I needed to find the perfect daypack that would work for the different places I was soon to travel. Ultimately, the pack I chose needed to accommodate me for a 10-day trek in Nepal's Himalaya region to Mt. Everest Base Camp.
I researched and did comparisons with other daypacks in the market, and the RED OXX Mini Ruck Sack came out on top with excellence. What worked so well with my RED OXX Mini, was that it was a perfect match for my high expectation on quality and functionality as well as the three countries 40 day adventure I was planning to embark on.
In Thailand, while visiting Phi Phi Island, the Roadster Rucksack held my towel, sunscreen, glasses, cameras, change of cloths and water bottle with space to spare. While in India, the Ruck Sack, equipped with a waterproof dry compartment helped keep my things dry when we were hit by a sudden onslaught of rain on the Kerala coastline. (Note: Red Oxx materials are not technically "waterproof," rather our cordura nylon could be considered water resistant. Waterproofing requires sealed seams, which is a whole different beast. Light rain? Sure, they're resistant. A dunking or downpour? Quite likely not. ~ Jim).
However, what gives me the greatest satisfaction with the RED OXX Mini, was how useful it was on my 10-day trek in to Himalaya. With 2 compartments on both sides of the pack, I was able to store all the essentials for a trek to the base of the world's tallest mountain. The Ruck Sack proved comfortable with padded adjustable straps, while tracking over 100 miles from an altitude of 2694 m (8,189 ft) to 5100 m (15,505 ft) to Base Camp of Mt. Everest.
The RED OXX Mini also gained admiring mountaineers and trekkers from all over the globe who were asking where they too, could get a Ruck Sack like mine. Not only is the RED OXX Mini aesthetically pleasing but it's durable and has the capacity to fit all necessities for any needed adventure.
From the sun-socked beaches of Thailand's adoring coast, to India's fertile wet lands, and ultimately up the Himalaya's peaks, the RED OXX Mini provided to be suitable and perfect companion in all climates and terrain.
Thanks RED OXX for outfitting me with a travel pack that I will definitely bring on my next adventure trip just 30 days after this one.
Best Regards,
George Baboi
Hi George,
It's great to hear you used our Mini Ruck to travel to the Everest Basecamp. That said, we'd like to point out that while our Ruck Sacks are certainly suitable for trekking and hiking around the globe, we don't consider them to be hardcore "mountaineering" packs. Looking forward to your next Adventure Journal. Thanks for the awe inspiring photographs.
Cheers,
~Jim
George wrote us back to say: "Thanks so much! I like Jim's polite comment ... that the Mini Ruck is not considered a hardcore "mountaineering" pack... . However, I tell you if not, it sure is a "hardcore" daypack... (Except that, MY daypack is like, 10 days at a time)! Very good and an excellent product."
Cool! We just like to make the distinction. Hardcore indeed! ~Jim