Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack
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Built with tough ripstop nylon fabric, the Mountainsmith Tour lumbar pack is comfortable and versatile. Whether you're a hiker, disc golfer, commuter or birder, it has the capacity for your needs.
Shop similar products- Includes a large main compartment with a divider big enough for a tablet
- Pockets on the waistbelt, large water bottle pockets on each side and an outer "kangaroo" pouch for easy access
- Delta Wing Compression System keeps the pack close to your lower back
- Tuckaway waistbelt
- Detachable shoulder strap
- FreeFlow ridged EVA back-panel padding
- Bright yellow lining for visibility
- Bottom-panel compression straps
- Compatible with the Mountainsmith Strapette (not included)
Imported.
View all Mountainsmith Hiking WaistpacksBest Use | Hiking |
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Frame Type | Frameless |
Gear Capacity (L) | 9 liters |
Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 550 cubic inches |
Weight | 1 lb. 9 oz. |
Fits Waist/Hips | 28-48 inches |
Material(s) | 420 HD ripstop nylon |
Number of Exterior Pockets | 6 + main compartment |
Dimensions | 11.5 x 10 x 5 inches |
Pack Access | Top |
Gender | Unisex |
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I no longer carry a purse or day bag, I just carry this. I get asked about it and what brand it is quite often. It's large enough to carry my daily necessities along with a water bottle on the mesh side and also is large enough when I do a short day hike. Easy to adjust the waist but also stays secure and the size I want it to. Zippers work smoothly. I've had an older version for years that still looks great and doesn't show much use. The material is quite durable.
Saved my Summer and Fall Plans
I broke my collarbone at the start of July MTB and couldn’t wear a backpack for about a month, but I had been planning to hike the Long Trail in Vermont the following September, and needed to keep hiking to stay ready. This was comfortable to wear and big enough to carry 2 water bottles, extra layers, food, sunscreen, bug spray, and a first aid kit so I was able to hike regularly.
Ruptured Disc Solution
Fit Note: I wear 30" - 32" waist pants and I have to cinch down the hip strap on this pack within 1/2" of its minimum size. If you're smaller than me this pack may not go small enough to ride correctly on your hips. I tried all three of Mountainsmith's lumbar packs. The smaller Drift pack fit well but lacked the features I wanted and didn't carry enough. The larger Day pack felt very big when worn. This model is an excellent compromise. After rupturing a lumbar disc, many of my favorite activities are off the table. I can still hike though -- I just can't wear a backpack. This bag lets me go for long dayhikes without making my partner carry all the essentials and food, because the load is entirely on my hips. It's also great for bringing along toys, treats, and water when taking the dogs to the park. The volume is just enough -- with thoughtful packing -- to bring along the 10 essentials plus lunch and layers in fair weather. I like having nothing on my shoulders; my arms can move freely for scrambling and my center of gravity is low. It's cooler in warm weather but also warmer in cold weather because the insulation in my jacket isn't compressed across my shoulders. I like that I can spin it around my waist for quick access to contents, even while walking. Yet, it is a surprisingly stable. I would absolutely not run with this bag, but it's secure enough for hustling down scree or boulder-hopping. ORGANIZATION The water bottle pockets are versatile - they fit a 32oz. nalgene, 24oz. hydroflask, or bike-type water bottle. I've never had a bottle pop out by accident, yet I can get them in and out while walking (with practice). Very few "normal" backpacks allow that! I like the oversized zipper pulls (gloves), the quick stash pocket is large enough to actually be usable (again, gloves!), and the bright inside lining is very helpful when hunting for small items. The dividers and zipper are well-placed; easy to access but if you're not using them, they don't get in the way. The hip pouches are also well-done; they're not so big as to rub inside my forearms when I walk, but hold enough to be valuable. I comfortably carry my phone, keys, dog-poo bags, and energy bar, and can get items in/out without fussing. The left-side stretchy mesh pocket fits a range of object sizes and shapes and prevents them from bouncing. It's best for phone-shaped items, though. My iPhone 13 goes in and out with one hand. STRAPS There are "delta straps" to snug the pack up against your back, plus top and bottom compression straps to keep it from bouncing when it's not full. All those extra straps stay out of the way pretty well, unlike some packs which seem to just be straps everywhere! Speaking of: the hip straps tuck away behind the padded panel, which keeps them from getting hung up in car doors or flopping around if you're carrying by the handles. This also means there is a "tunnel" behind the lumbar pad, so you can stuff something in there if you need more support. CRITIQUES This pack is solid on all major points, but there are a few details that could be better for me. I don't use the included shoulder strap nor the optional strapettes. It's cool that these options exist but the upper anchor points for them get in my way. The bottom anchors are nicely-hidden metal rings, but the top anchors are plastic side-release buckles on large webbing loops. They don't tuck away anywhere and tend to flop over the zipper opening when I spin the bag around to the front, which often makes re-zipping a hassle. I wish the top anchors were the same as the bottom ones: low-profile metal rings. The double carry-straps get in my way. Obviously they are good to have, but I would prefer a low-profile handle that lies close to the body of the pack. These straps tend to flop into the main compartment and slow down access -- and there's two of them! Also, they make the bag look visually messy, and honestly a little bit cheap since they are just simple webbing loops. The hip straps have very long tails. This is unavoidable because of the forward-pull adjustment arrangement (which I like very much), but I wish there were some integrated way to manage all that extra slack while wearing the bag. Like if it could be tucked behind a flap or strap somewhere. I usually cram them into my lumbar area but they tend to work their way out. The bottom compression straps were a bit disappointing for me. I was hoping to use them for lashing a jacket to the outside of the bag -- the provided stuff-pouch is big, but can't fit a jacket if the rest of the bag is already full. Unfortunately the strap length is optimized for compression only; there's no extra to accommodate the bulk of a jacket. This avoids having long 'tails' slapping around all the time, which is good -- but I do wish there were some integrated way to strap on extras. If not the compression straps, then maybe a set of anchor points where I could attach my own straps, which I have plenty of. This is a solid pack that solves a real problem, and is genuinely nicer to use than a small conventional backpack. I will definitely continue using it even after my back is strong enough to carry a load again, because it's so nice to carry!
Mountainsmith Fanny pack
I just spent my rewards and WOWsers! What a very fine pack: comfy padded waistband with cinching ease, lots of inner and outer pockets! Especially handy are the side water bottle pockets and waist band pockets! I can creatively attach extra gear (yoga mat!) underneath. Thank you!!!
A great alternative to a day pack.
I needed to replace my very old Mountainsmith Lumbar pack and opted for this larger version. I was not disappointed. This pack rides well, has ample room, and is very comfortable. There is already an extensive review on the REI website that is very thorough and with which I am in agreement. There are two minor areas that could use come improvement. The waist straps are quite long and they continue to "hang down" at times. Secondly it would be nice to have some type of mesh to allow for strapping on large bulky items such as a coat. Other than those minor point I really like this pack and have enjoyed using it over my Osprey day pack on recent outings. It is especially to not have a pack next to my back on a hot day.