Habagat’s Hamog 50 L Review

I bought my Hamog 50 L in Habagat Recto for Php 3,060 as Ate Jamee (Ms. Tindera) gave me a 10% discount. The original price was Php.3,400 (pero parang lahat naman yata binibigyan niya ng diskwento. Hihi!) Thank you again Ate Jamee!

My first pack was bought from an Ukay-ukay store in Tagaytay City. It was cheap and good for a noob. My back hurts after every climb and I found it hard to distribute the weight so I started hating it. I used it for almost one year and a half. After climbing Mt. Tarak Ridge, I decided to buy a new adventure pack that I’ll be using for future escapades. One time, I borrowed Andre, my fellow climber’s pack, the Sigbin 50. Consequently, I realized the importance of a pack with an internal frame for support, protection and proper weight distribution. I was planning to buy Sigbin 50 or a Margaja at Habagat but when I’m at the store, I became interested with their Hamog 50 L. It also has an internal frame and it’s much alike with Sigbin 50 excluding the suspension, front pocket (and other bag parts I haven’t observed).

The size of Hamog 50 L is 22 x 32 x 76 cm. Fabric is Kodra and or Nylon Pack cloth. Suspension is fixed and padded. It is good for backpacking, long trips, weekend trips and semi-technical climbing. I’ve used it only twice, at the Ambangeg-Ambangeg Trail at Mt. Pulag and New Trail-Old Trail at Mt. Batulao. It was very comfortable at very steep trails like at the Rockies to the peak of Mt. Batulao. It can perfectly accommodate my earth pad, tent, foods, 3 sets of clothes, stove, 3 liters of water, etc. Hamog also automatically balances my body and I feel like it embraces me every time I wear it. It impeccably fits with my back, you just have to adjust the straps and belt. The top compartment and side pockets are good. I haven’t tried the hydration hole but it seem to be like other pack’s H2(hOles). The Shoulder Harness, Chest Strap / Sternum Strap, Hip Belt, Inner and Outer Pockets Configuration, Splash Cover and Spindrift Collar, handles and other straps is perfect in my opinion. A large plastic bag inside is suggested for waterproofing. I guess it’s the most affordable, original and useful 50 L locally made pack for a semi-pro mountaineer like me.

I am satisfied with my Hamog 50 L as of now and so far, I have no negative impression with it. I also suggest that if you guys plan to buy an outdoor equipments or clothing, please patronize our local products.