Review: Tasmanian Tiger – TT Sentinel 35 WP

Introduction

Throughout this year I have been using Tasmanian Tiger’s TT Sentinel 35 WP backpack for a variety of chores. Starting from everyday runs to the supermarket to using the pack as a support when going to the beach, lake or river to do photography or to just to hang out.

With all those uses in mind, it was time to give the pack the credit it deserves and finally finish up this review.

So let’s get into a quick overview and the specs, before going into more detail.

Overview

The Tasmanian Tiger Sentinel 35 WP is a 35L, waterproof daypack made from rubberized 500d Cordura with a roll-top closure, providing IP64-level protection against dust and water. Its sleek design features laser-cut PALS, daisy chains, and compression straps, while the padded back system uses foam for comfort without the need for a rigid frame. Lightweight and compact, it’s suitable for wet or dusty environments and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Specs

Dimensions: 58 x 27 x 18 cm (H x W x D)
Volume: 35L
Weight: 1540 g (empty)
Material: 500d Cordura (rubberized, taped seams), WJ buckles, YKK zippers

The Tasmanian Tiger – TT Sentinel 35 WP

The Sentinel 35 WP is a backpack with a roll-top design that is made of rubberized 500d Cordura to protect its content from the elements. It has a total volume of 35L and does not feature any interior organization, pockets or velcro areas.

The outside is built up in a minimalist style. To the front one will find two rows of vertical daisy chains, made of a 5 mm webbing to attach gear like gloves and the like. On the sides you will notice a second layer of Cordura on top of the pack. This provides the Sentinel 35 WP with some added structure/rigidity, but most importantly, it is meant to add two columns of laser-cut PALS/MOLLE on each side with seven rows of PALS/MOLLE. This way, the inside is not compromised by the cuts and maintains its waterproof property.

There are also vertical slits to attach compression straps that help to compress the pack if needed. These are secured with metal glide buckles that act as toggles and can be closed with WJ buckles at the front. Webbing keepers secure the excess webbing safely, so nothing comes into the way.

As already mentioned, the 500d Cordura is rubberized to prevent water from accessing the pack. Additionally all the seams on the inside are seam taped to prevent water from seeping through.

Rubberized 500d Cordura and seam taped seams

The roll-top of the TT Sentinel 35 WP can be rolled up and fastened on the sides as you might already know from previous Sentinel packs and my reviews. The corresponding attachment straps are attached with glide buckles as well and as a result they can be detached, if not needed. Reason for that is the fact that you can close the pack like a regular roll-top backpack as well – obviously.

An additional 2 cm webbing strap, which can be adjusted in length, is used to secure the rolled up top close to the backpack. Using a G-hook and a webbing loop, this is a nice feature to have if you overpack.

The load distribution system of the TT Sentinel 35 WP

Tasmanian Tiger applied its padded-back design with the TT Sentinel 35 WP, meaning that you can find a hardened foam plate in the backside of the backpack, serving as a frame sheet. The foam features waves/ridges to create air channels. This frame sheet can be accessed from the bottom side, in case it needs some cleaning.

Looking at the backside, one can see a dedicated area of heavy mesh adding to the ventilation.

Both shoulder straps are quite slim, anatomically pre-shaped, relatively wide, and provide all the features one is used by TT: Load straps that can position the shoulder straps better and provide loops to grab to, D-Rings to attach additional items and the laser-cut panels to attach a small MOLLE pouch or lace webbing through.

There are no quick release buckles for the shoulder straps, but then again, for a pack with this concept, they are not needed. As always, you will also find the obligatory sternum strap.

While the TT Sentinel 35 WP does not come with a hip belt, one can in fact attach a 2,5 cm webbing through glide buckles to bring the pack closer to the body and keep it from bouncing.

Level of Manufacture

The build quality of Tasmanian Tiger is top tier and I never had any major issues with products of the company. The use of high grade materials and an excellent quality control have established Tasmanian Tiger as a company whose products can be trusted.

Seams are straight and tight, no loose threads can be found and the overall look is clean and sleek.

Tasmanian Tiger rubberized the Cordura for this pack and the seams on the inside are carefully taped. This construction was tested to the IP64 standard, which guarantees dust-tightness and protection against water splashing from all sides.

The Tasmanian Tiger TT Sentinel 35 WP in use

While the design and waterproofness makes this pack a perfect example of a support pack it also serves extremely well in EDC use. Personally this has become one of my go-to packs for runs to the supermarket and especially to the beach.

The sealed seams and roll-top access provide excellent protection against both sand and water, while at the same time giving full access to the interior. This of course comes with the downside that you cannot open and close the pack quickly on the go, or reach items at the bottom of the pack quickly.

That being said, the sleek design and ability to be stored in an extremely flat profile make it also very portable in other packs or suitcases, thus providing the ability to always have more load carrying capabilities with you.

The flat profile of the TT Sentinel 35 WP

The compression straps as well as the attachment straps are useful items to have, when using the pack only for smaller volumes. Personally I removed all of them immediately, as I always use the TT Sentinel 35 WP at full capacity.

When doing so, it carries very comfortably as the padding in the back is just enough to protect from bulkier items inside. Also when it comes to weight and the 35l volume, one can say that the pack is a very balanced design that makes it easy to carry individual loads.

Conclusion

The Tasmanian Tiger TT Sentinel 35 WP is an excellent roll-top design that gives users the opportunity to make full use of its 35l capacity. In doing so, one can transport larger or more voluminous items without problems, while keeping them dry or free from dust.

When combining the backpack with MOLLE pouches on the sides, it becomes even more versatile for a wide array of military, outdoor or EDC uses.

While it is not one of those packs that gives you easy access within a zippers second, it certainly is a workhorse that will provide you with more room than one can wish for.

With that being said, I want to thank Tasmanian Tiger for the opportunity to show you this pack!

Many thanks for reading!

Take care!