The Umlindi is the most popular day pack amongst Hill People Gearemployees. It is an exercise in making the largest backpack practical for use without lifter straps. It carries very well with just the shoulder harness it comes with and carries even better as a large lumbar pack with the addition of one of their optional belts.
After many years in production, the Umlindi is now in version 2. This second version adds the following features to the original version:
Zipper flap removed for more convenient access
AHBC / Connor Style lumbar flap for increased comfort with shoulder only carry
dual 7075 aluminum stays in the removable HDPE framesheet
larger wand pockets with cinch system will lay flat but can expand large enough to hold 2 standard Nalgenes in each side
full height slot pocket on inside of the pack on back side with velcro closure that can also be accessed from the outside via #10 zipper
dual top compression straps
zippered pocket on top of top lid
full velcro field on the underside of top lid for the use of velcro backed accessories such as the Tool Roll or 58 Pouch
The Umlindi V2 retains the following features from the original version:
500d Cordura Construction
Ute style pulley compression system
3 reinforced hang tabs inside of pack on suspension side
