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If you’re serious about day hiking, the lightweight, top-loading Nowaki Women’s Pack is as good as a daypack gets. At a useful 32 litres, it has a comfortably breathable harness that ensures air will flow around your back. The Nowaki will help keep you hydrated with its specially designed space for your hydration bladder and water bottles.
Breathable Air Pod System (APS) Light harness with climaticZONING – channels for air flow and breathable mesh give you extra comfort and cushioning
womensFIT technology – a contoured hip belt with shoulder straps and a back length that are all designed specifically for women’s bodies
Padded shoulder straps, hip belt and back panel – for comfort and to transfer your load where you need it
Adjustable sternum strap with multiple height positions
Daisy chains – multiple attachment points for fixing things to externally
Toggles for your hiking poles
Easily accessible hip belt pockets – and two large stretch pockets to fit your water bottles
Top and front outer pockets – plus a secure inner pocket with a key clip under the lid
Rear light attachment point – for when you need to be visible in low light
Reliable YKK zips – you can trust their durability
Compatible with your hydration bladder – up to two litres (sold separately)
Questions & Answers
If 32l is not suitable for a multi-day hike in your view, what size would be? Surely even some of your daypacks have daisy-chains (e.g. Rapaki)? Aroha nui te whanau
Asked by: Bushchick
If you're a lightweight packer, or just going overnight, you could normally get by with a pack between 35L and 50L. For multi-day hikes where you’ll be carrying kit like shelter, sleeping gear, clothing for different conditions and all your food, a 50L + bag is probably the best backpack for you. It really comes down to personal preference, and how much gear you need to take with you.
Answered by: KathmanduTeam 2
Date published: 2021-04-06
How does the Nowaki 32 L women's pack (in grey above), differ from the standard Nowaki 32L pack (in black and orange) at the same price? Are their any differences in the straps or anything else?
Asked by: Bree79
The main difference is the womensFIT technology – a contoured hip belt with shoulder straps and a back length that are all designed specifically for women’s bodies
Answered by: Kathmandu Team 6
Date published: 2021-02-15
Is it just me or is it really hard to get the bladder in the space provided? I only have a 1.5 bladder but it’s a very tight fit, even when empty.
Asked by: Mary Jane
The current Nowaki is designed to comfortably hold the Hydration Bladder 2L.
It will however take the older 1.5 LTR - Hydration Bladder Basic, but the WLP - Pro will definitely be a bit of a squeeze.
Answered by: The Kathmandu team
Date published: 2021-02-04
Is there anyway to attach a tent (approx 58-60cm in length)? In the side pockets or inside the bag itself, or is there a loop for it that isn't visible in photos
Asked by: Luna123
There are no attachments on the outside of this pack to attach a tent, this is a feature of the bigger multi-day hike packs. This is a suitable pack for a day hike not for over night hikes. If you are wanting to take a tent with this pack you would need to try and fit it inside with the rest of your gear.
Answered by: Kathmandu Team 6
Date published: 2020-12-10
Will this pack fit a sleeping bag for a one night hike?
Asked by: Anonymous
I bought this pack for my 10-year old daughter for an overnight hike at the end of September (and aim to do another 3-night hike with it next year). She just has a cheap sleeping bag that we bought a compression sack for and compressed it down to fit. She didn't have to carry any cooking gear but she could fit everything else in that she needed for the hike (including food/drink for the days)... she had a compact travel towel, blow up pillow etc to ensure more space too.
Answered by: ICEmum
Date published: 2020-11-11
Hi Where do you attach the light at the back?
Asked by: Bella7
The attachment point is at the base of the main clip strap, between the two daisy chains, where the light and dark fabric meet.
Answered by: KathmanduTeam 2
Date published: 2020-09-08
Does this backpack have a built-in rain over?
Asked by: Kim153
No this doesn't have a built in rain cover. We would recommend a Pack Raincover (size small) if you are wanting additional weather protection, alternatively you could use dry-sacks/liners.
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cam247 from
Great for day hikes + overnightersBought for my wife, we went on an overnight tramp and she loved it, heaps of little pockets for carrying the little things with easy access
Date published: 2021-01-12
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nici from
Just the right sizeVery happy with the quality, the size is perfect I am 170 cm tall and this does not look big and bulky, when we can travel overseas again, this will carry everything I need for a month of travel. Can also be checked in. Went for an overnight hike up Mt Bartle Frere (highest mount in Qld). Carried my food, supplies, sleeping bag and water - very comfortable. Kathmandu also do a fitting for you when it is loaded.
Date published: 2020-12-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MelJB from
Great packI'm of a smaller frame so this design is perfect for me around the shoulders, chest and hips. A few easy access pockets with a large internal space makes organising things a breeze. I also like the pockets on the waist bel, something my previous packs haven't had before.
Date published: 2020-11-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
So comfortableI don't have any photos bit have to say this pack is the most comfortable I have ever had.
Date published: 2020-10-04
Rated 5 out of
5 by
lisanne from
Perfect for what I needI bought this and am really happy with the purchase - perfect for what I need
Date published: 2020-09-25
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SJRT47 from
Well thought out excellent designI bought this pack a month ago for serious day tramps of 6-8 hr duration. Very happy with it. If redesigning especially for me, I would add soft padding at bottom back area as the seam can rub on a scar wound I have on my spine when on hot days just wearing a Kathmandu LS shirt.
Date published: 2020-09-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Row1 from
Good hiking bagGreat hiking bag, could fit alot in and the weight and material were just as I wanted them
Date published: 2020-07-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
jmm123 from
Well designedExcellent pack for tramping or hiking where you don't need to carry a lot of gear. Design makes it easy to adjust straps for a good fit.
