Burgess Caravans & Outdoor Specialists

The definitive, versatile, roll-top, big trip canvas pack. The pack bag is designed for maximum capacity, maximum water resistance and maximum durability. The feature list indicates that the Lost World is equaly at home in the mountains as in the wettest forests. This is the pack Sea To Summit choose for their own expedition use.

 

Lost World

For more than 20 years the WE range of outdoor gear has met the requirements of people who do hard, extended trips into remote country. They may be outdoor professionals or people like ourselves who just love to get way out there. We remain devoted to this performance standard. Achieving this in a high-capacity, hard-core backpack means that valid commercial factors like cost, shelf-appeal and novelty need to be subverted. The Lost World, named after the remote plateau in SW Tasmania, is purely devoted to the task of carrying big loads in difficult , remote environments, reliably, efficiently and with the best possible comfort. All the features of the former, very popular Alpine Expedition pack model are incorporated in this pack.

The bag has a high, dry-bag style, continuous canvas throat. The durability, simplicity and effectiveness of this system can not be questioned. The little extra weight over a conventional, double-drawcord nylon throat of the same height is more than made up for in performance. The rim rolls down around stiffening inserts. In addition to the compression strap over the bag centre, the buckles at the ends of the roll either fasten together or, if the pack's top cover is removed, fasten down to the long straps otherwise used to secure it. An empty pack bag will serve as a chest height biviouac bag. 

This pack is also well suited to rafting trips, particularly if there are walk-in or walk-out requirements. Going cross-country with a plastic barrel or duffle bag isn't much fun!The back of the pack bag features our standard 'alpine' racking system. This versatile set-up works equally well in non-alpine use. While you can mount ice tools, crampons, skis and a snow shovel, you can also use it to secure a sleeping mat, or boots and clothing for creek crossings, even use it as a clothes line. The pleated, self-draining, reinforcing panel under the shock cord net serves as a useful pocket for laminated maps, skins and other compact items requiring quick access. (We often carry a thin HDPE cutting board there).

The bag has a complete side and top compression strap system. The three pairs of progressively inclined side compression straps are circular, giving a two-to-one purchase advantage. They are also removable. You can use them for emergencies or strip the pack down to clean it up for use in dense bush. Compression strap load is distributed into the bag side seams by independent carriers. These canvas only seam penetrations minimise water wicking associated with synthetic webbing. Using the side compression strap system and the carefully contoured bottom side pockets, you have the choice of carrying skis high or with their tails projecting down and back below the pack base, in a way that does not clash with the backs of your legs.

The top cover, scalloped behind the head for look-up helmet clearance, features a large external 'camera' pocket and an expanding pocket underneath. When the top cover is removed - easily done-, built-in straps convert it to a very effective waist pack / bum bag, total capacity 13 litres. We have found this a very useful module for short side trips on foot or skis. (The weight penalty for this feature is less than the weight of the flimsiest daypack you would otherwise need to carry).If you are mainly inclined to travel or work in alpine environments take a look at the Mountain Expedition model, the synthetic bag, close relative of the Lost World.

Options and Accessories

If you require hip pads with a longer reach, size Large pads are available and can be exchanged for the standard Medium size fitted (provided these are not soiled or worn). If you are particularly slim and require smaller reach hip wings both the standard medium hip pads and medium hip plates need to be changed to size Small. (Small pads do not fit on the standard medium length plates).

The Lost World pack can be fitted with our universal side pockets, supplied in pairs. They mount on the side compression straps. Mount the pockets so the outer band of our circular compression straps run over the pocket. This will stabilise it nicely.In place of the usual double-adjusting 50mm side-release buckle used to fasten the hip harness, the fore-runner of the Lost World employed an overlapping touchtape strap. It's tidy, utterly reliable and secure. 

Email us when you've got your Lost World and check this option out!Our canvas re-proofing solution is available through your back pack retailer. Look also at the webpage on pack liner bags.