Helikon Matilda Backpack 50 l - Olive Green

I already have several backpacks, but this one tempted me as well. I use several Helikon products and I'm always satisfied with the quality. This backpack also met my expectations. It's a bit 'baggy' – when empty it looks less impressive ;) but it's very spacious and has plenty of additional places to attach gear or pouches. The straps are wide and comfortable. The reinforced back works well. If you find it at a good price, it's worth getting without hesitation.

This is the best backpack I’ve had so far – it performed well on the training ground, during marches and at the border. It has a durable construction, no loose threads stick out and it doesn’t let rain through. It was loaded to the maximum and weighed down, yet the material stayed intact and the plastic parts withstood being stepped on, squashed and hit. Despite a smaller capacity than standard mountain backpacks, I definitely prefer using it over a military backpack.

A very good backpack, I use it during trips to various abandoned locations where it's easy to get scratches. Despite that, it still looks like new. I recommend it.

Very good backpack, I did not expect such high quality. Wide, stiff straps. The colour is slightly lighter than in the photo. Very spacious. I wholeheartedly recommend this model.

I don't regret buying it. Thanks to using KSK points I paid 290 PLN, and I think it's hard to find something better for this price. A big advantage is the use of Cordura, the capacity, the possibility of attaching additional pockets, the reinforced back, the hip belt and the chest strap. I definitely recommend it.

A very sturdy, spacious and practical backpack. After five outings with a load of 15–24 kg, it performed excellently. It also works flawlessly in the woods and does not absorb moisture from the surroundings. It also survived luggage compartment transport in a plane without damage.

It is very comfortable and spacious. The price may be a bit high, but it is worth paying extra for this level of quality.

This is the best backpack I've ever had – it fits everything needed for a few days. Don't worry about the price, it's worth buying. Helikon is a brand you can trust.

It is solid, fits the body well, and the straps do not cause any discomfort.

Great backpack for trips. The well-thought-out design with the frame makes it easy to pack for a two or three day outing in the forest. The outer pockets are very capacious and easily fit, for example, a rolled-up jacket, food, or canteens. The main compartment is spacious and even holds large sleeping bags, of course after compression, and after closing the lid you gain even more space. The backpack has been used in various conditions – forests, mountains, kayaking, lakes – and has never failed, with no signs of damage.

The backpack proved itself during my first trips to the forest. At the moment, I have no complaints. It has a solid construction, the main compartment is very spacious, and the pockets also hold a lot of things, so it’s easy to organise all the gear. It’s great for trips lasting 2-3 days. This is exactly the model I was looking for.

Bought at a promotional price. After the first trip – very positive impressions. The backpack should serve for a long time.

I hesitated for a long time before buying this backpack. I’ve been using it for almost two years now and don’t see any major flaws. It easily fits a tarp, hammock, sleeping bag, burner, hatchet, water and there’s still some space left. Now I’m ordering additional scout or E&E pouch pockets so that the gear is easily accessible without having to dig deep into the backpack. The hip belt is very comfortable.

Excellent, especially for people who like to have everything within arm’s reach. The side adjustment straps mean that even a larger tent stays securely as if it were part of the backpack. The hip belt is very comfortable and can be easily adjusted thanks to the MOLLE system. The main compartment is much more spacious than I expected – I have the impression the backpack offers more space than the declared 35 litres. By adding a dump bag and E&E pouch, you gain even more space. I recommend it to everyone who doesn't prioritise ultralight equipment.

The backpack is based on the proven Alice design, adapted for bushcraft needs. It performs excellently when used in the forest.