Ortlieb Terravia Pack 28L Rucksack

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Light, breathable, and built with a conscience, the Terravia 28L is a daypack that’s just as comfortable on the trail as it is navigating train platforms or tight airport gates.

Patagonia says: 

Pack it for a day or slightly longer when your trail time could turn into an overnight. This 28-liter pack features a technical, highly breathable back panel and shoulder straps, a front-loading stuff pocket, and a lid that automatically closes when you pull the drawcord. Built from rugged 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a PU coating. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

Our Verdict

At 710g for the medium, this 28-litre pack strikes a smart balance between carrying capacity and comfort. The back panel and shoulder straps use a recycled mesh that’s soft against the skin and does a decent job of keeping things cool in warmer weather. While it’s not the most structured pack out there — there’s no internal frame or load lifters — I found it carried well when packed sensibly, especially with lighter loads.

The layout is straightforward but practical: a main compartment with a hydration sleeve, a handy front stash pocket with drainage (ideal for wet layers), and two bottle pockets that fit a full-sized flask each. The hip belt pockets are pretty small — a few snacks is about your limit — but the top lid pocket and included rain cover round things off well. I like that the rain cover stows in its pocket, rather than being loose or an afterthought.

With its recycled build and Fair Trade certification, this is a good option for anyone looking for a responsibly made, well-fitting pack that covers the needs of long day walks or lightweight overnights.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship Patagonia products outside of the European Area (defined as the European Economic Area plus Switzerland and the UK)) 

Features

• Breathable, lightweight airmesh on the raised back panel and the underside of the shoulder straps keeps you cool and comfortable throughout the day
• Hip belt helps distribute the pack weight and has side pockets for small items
• Pack interior has an internal divider along with a lid pocket and a key clip, and the pack face has a drop-in pocket
• Internal hydration reservoir sleeve and pass-through sits between the shoulder straps so the tube can be routed over either shoulder, and dual side pockets fit full-sized water bottles
• Front drop-in pocket holds an extra layer or gear, with drain holes so you can keep wet items separate from the rest of the pack
• Removable rain cover is included and stows in an exterior pocket at the bottom of the pack
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labor

Specifications

• Small weighs: 685g
• Medium weighs: 710g
• Large weighs: 756g

Material & Construction

• Body: 2.4-oz 70-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a PU coating.
• Lining: 3-oz 200-denier 100% recycled polyester plain weave with a PU coating.
• Back panel and shoulder straps: 9.4-oz 100% recycled polyester airmesh.
• Side pockets: 7.1-oz 72% recycled nylon/28% spandex power mesh.
• Rain cover: 2.2-oz 100% recycled polyester taffeta with a PU coating and a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without intentionally added PFAS.
• Body, side pocket and rain cover fabrics are certified as bluesign® approved.
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Rucksack
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Rucksack
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• The Bluesign System