Hand made in the USA
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Zipper Pouch in Main Compartment (+ $25) 11" x 8" (28cm x 20cm) zipped pouch sewn on the interior back panel approximate 2" (5cm) below the top of the pack. |
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Zipper Pouch in Lid (+ $25) Zipped pocket giving you the entire underneath the entire lid. Lined with lightweight waxed canvas in Orange.
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Back Support Sleeve (+ $20) Large sleeve sewn to the interior back panel of the pack designed to hold a pad, plastic sheet, or any item used to help give structure to the pack to increase comfort and stability. Sleeve is the full width of the pack. The height of the sleeve is approximately the height of the pack mins 5" (18cm) or just below the leather piece the shoulder straps are riveted to. |
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Matching Sternum Strap (+ $45) Leather 3/4" (2cm) buckle strap designed to loop through the D-rings standard on larger Meandering Maker packs (currently all versions of the M3 and M3 Junior). Leather and hardware will be matched to those choices on your pack. |
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Matching Bed Roll Straps (+ $45) Pair of 1" leather buckle straps designed specifically for lashing items such as blankets and skins to the tabs found on the top and bottom of all Meandering Maker packs as well as the bottom of the Gen II Haversack. Canvas and hardware will be matched to those choices on your pack. |
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"Not All Who Wander Are Lost" Leather Patch (+ $15) Hand-pressed leather patch from Adirondack Wilderness Company. Leather will be matched to those choices on your pack. |
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Hip Belt - Canvas (+ $55) Hip belt designed specifically to fit with larger Meandering Maker packs that have the hip belt sleeve standard (currently all version of the M3 and M3 Junior). Canvas and hardware will be matched to those choices on your pack. |
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Hip Belt - Leather (+ 75) Same dimensions and features as the Canvas Hip Belt, but instead wrapped in the same chrome-tanned leather on found on Meandering Maker shoulder pads. Leather and hardware will be matched to those choices on your pack. |
Built for the Long(ish) Haul
Customer Reviews
I have a lot of backpacks at home - but this one here is something else!
Rright from the unboxing, I was really impressed with the quality. I’ve watched almost all the YouTube videos about MM’s packs, but seeing and touching it in person is a whole different experience. The level of thought and detail that went into this pack is immediately obvious. You can tell it’s designed to be both practical and comfortable, with clever solutions everywhere you look.
For example, one side pocket has a space behind it that’s open all the way through, making it easy to slide in something larger like a paddle or bow, while the other side pocket is closed to hold shorter items securely. Additionally, the two large outside pockets each have smaller pockets on their exterior, which are perfect for storing smaller items and keeping them within easy reach. You can really tell how much care and attention went into this pack -it’s like everything has a purpose and works together perfectly :)
I was a little worried I’d miss having a hip belt since I’m so used to using one, but the pack sits high on the back, and the shoulder straps are so comfortable that I honestly don’t feel like I need one!!
I took the M3 Junior out for a 1.5-hour walk this morning with around 16 kilos (35 pounds) in it, and it was really comfortable! I used a little folding mat (the German BW Faltisomatte) at the back of the backpack, just like MM suggested in one of the videos, and it worked perfectly.
One of the things I really like about this pack is the flexibility to sort of build your own inner frame to suit your needs. For me, the folding mat works super well and adds just the right amount of structure and support.
Overall, I’m really happy with the M3 Junior. I’ll write another review after I’ve used it for a few months, but first impressions are excellent.
One thing is for sure - this pack is made to last. I can already tell it’s going to outlive me, and I’ll be able to pass it down to my future son, Bushcraftsman Junior :D
Best,
Bushcraftsam
