Boreas Buttermilk Rucksack – 40 and 55 – First look

The new Buttermilk 40 and 55 products from Boreas are quickly gaining a reputation, quite rightly, where design meets functionality.

As you’ll see in the video, every aspect of the packs have been thought about and the design element enhances to practical requirements. We’ve been trying to get them into the country for a few years and we are really pleased they have arrived and are now available.

Light and uncomplicated. They’re designed for those who want to move really, really fast and those who think it’s just plain crazy to carry heavy things in the woods. A great blend of suspension, structure and weight conscious materials.

AVAILABLE IN: 40 litre and 55 litres capacity

TOUGH STUFF: Our super-light 100D ripstop nylon pack body fabric is impregnated with silicone for waterproof strength that won’t wear out or rub off over time. The heavier 420D nylon used for the pack bottom is just plain tough.

SIMPLE COMFORT: Packs don’t have to be complicated to be comfortable. The z-foam back panel and removable frame sheet are shaped to match the curve of your back. Nothing fancy. (Just lots and lots of prototypes.)

COOL IT: Poke the z-foam on the back panel (don’t worry, it’s tough stuff) and you’ll see it springs back. That compression/ reaction motion happens as you hike, pumping air through to keep your back cool.

FOAM SWEET FOAM: More foam does not equal more comfort. Super-plush belts and straps look comfy in the store but flatten out under pressure. Comfort happens when pressure is distributed evenly through good design and foam resilient enough to maintain volume under load.

KEEP IT CLEAN: There was a time when packs were judged by how many zippers, buckles and straps they had. We’re glad those days are over so we can concentrate on better ideas like daisy chains that tuck away when you don’t need them.

Colours: Farallon Black, Marina Blue, Truckee Green.

Fabrics: 100D Robic triple ripstop nylon body with UTS impregnated silicone coating and a tough 420D nylon bottom.

Suspension: Shaped, moulded EVA z-foam back panel pumps air behind your back as you walk; removable shaped die-cut PE frame sheet with easy-access handle.

Body: Applied PU ribcage construction provides lightweight structure, full-face front stretch-frabric pocket, two-stretch fabric side pockets, dual daisy-chains that tuck away when not in use, hydration compatible, rain cover included, two hip belt pockets, hidden gear loops on shoulder straps.