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Mountain Hardwear Splitter Pack

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The Mountain Hardwear Splitter 38 pack was developed with direct input from athletes. It boasts a spot-on feature set and versatility for rock climbing, day hiking and everything in between.

Distinctive panel-loading design allows you to split the pack wide open and lay it flat for supremely easy access
CoolWave Plus suspension provides great load support and excellent ventilation
Shoulder straps are padded with dual-density foam to distribute the load evenly; single-density foam in the hipbelt maximizes comfort
High-density polypropylene framesheet features an alloy shaping rod for customizable load support
Mountain Hardwear Splitter pack's framesheet, hipbelt and top lid are easily removed, letting you adapt the pack to your specific activity
Internal compression panel, pouches and gear loops make it a breeze to organize your rope, rack, shoes, chalk and other gear
Constructed with 840-denier ballistic nylon, the durable Mountain Hardwear Splitter 38 pack laughs at abuse and abrasion
Body and bottom fabrics are coated with polyurethane for moisture resistance; bottom fabric features a Durable Water Repellent finish for added protection
Pack body can be flattened against your back for improved balance on trail runs or quick scrambles; compression straps tuck away for a clean profile
Integrated nylon tarp pulls out to protect your gear from dirt and moisture while sorting and repacking
Zippered hydration pouch is readily accessible from the top of the pack for refilling your reservoir (hydration reservoir sold separately)
Large zipper pulls are easy to employ—even with tired, cramped hands or while wearing gloves
The Mountain Hardwear Splitter 38 pack's exterior sports a zippered front pocket, stretchy mesh side pockets, gear loop and daisy chain for additional carrying capacity

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Mountain Hardwear Splitter Pack Customer Reviews

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Mountain Hardwear Splitter Pack

4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (4)
Easy to load (4)
Good padding (3)
Large capacity / good size (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip (3)

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May

2013

4.0

A great cragbag

By m8ttyb

from Mountain View, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Large capacity

Cons

Hip Belt Not Removable

Best Uses

Day at the crag
Lugging Climbing Gear

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Splitter Pack:

This is a well made bag. I was looking for a sack that would consume a vast amount of climbing gear and still have room for other necessities (food, water, extra-clothing, etc), yet still be confortable. The backpack truly astounded me at how well thought out the features were, the multiple compartments for organizing equipment is barnone one of the shining features. This was big plus for me.

The bag easily carries two ropes, a full rack, and any extras you'd want to put into it. I wouldn't concider this a light bag, but it is bullet proof and will last for years.

I removed a star because the hipbelt is sewn into the bag, hence preventing removal. I loved the bag when it arrived (had to mail order it) but took one look at the hipbelt and returned it unused. I generally do not use hipbelts on my daysacks/crag bags unless I'm negotiating spicy terrain.

Note this is purely personal preference.

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Oct

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Pack, mistake in the description

By Free Range Kevin

from world.

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Large capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Climbing
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Splitter Pack:

This is a great pack for hauling your gear into a climb, or spending a day at the beach. The M/L size is easily big enough for a weekend in the woods or a 4 day about town if you aren't into carrying 100 little extras with you. It hasn't failed me in 6 months and it seems like it's going to last quite a while. The buckle on the waistbelt may be a lttle bit small for some people, but I don't mind since it uses 2 nylon straps to engage the padded portion of the hipbelt. MH has a lifetime warranty they stand behind as well.(In my experience.)

For the information of other potential end users, I would like to point out that the descriptionof the splitter 38 on this site makes a few claims that are not accurate. In observation, they seem to be about a different bag:

5th bullet down: "Mountain Hardwear Splitter pack's framesheet, hipbelt and top lid are easily removed, letting you adapt the pack to your specific activity" -The framesheet and hipbelt are fixed. Top lid? It doesn't have a top lid... You can see that in the picture. You can remove and reshape the aluminum spine behind the framesheet, but this pack isn't a modular.

8th bullet down: "Body and bottom fabrics are coated with polyurethane for moisture resistance; bottom fabric features a Durable Water Repellent finish for added protection." -This may be true, but there's nothing on the MH website, or in the flyer that came with the bag that makes this claim. Given the nature of some of the other items in the description, I have to think this one is suspect.

11th bullet down: Zippered hydration pouch is readily accessible from the top of the pack for refilling your reservoir (hydration reservoir sold separately)-There is no hydration reservoir pocket, zippered or otherwise. It has big burly water bottle pockets and they're made out of ballistic nylon, not that mesh stuff that doesn't last.

In closing, look at the picture, you get what you see; a tough day/weekend bag with room for all your gear that's built for hard use without being overly heavy itself.

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Oct

2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

pretty much the greatest crag bag ever.

By Drewsk

from Lexington, KY (Red River Gorge)

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Splitter Pack:

Love this bag. I get oohs and aahs everywhere I go because of how much it rules! Everything a place and a place for everything. If you buy any other bag for your climbing gear then you suck as a person and should have your rights stripped from you. Just sayin.

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Mar

2012

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Pack to Hit the Crag!

By VtSquid

from vermonter stuck in arkansas

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Large capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping
Commuting
Day trip
Getting to the rock
Hiking

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Splitter Pack:

I was using a multi day pack to get my rack, rope and gear for my wife and I to the rock, while she carried the water food and first aid, when at the rock we just dumped it all out and went from there... the 38 saves your gear and rope from hitting the dirt and lays it out real nice and quick to get to, no more dumping your bag out on the ground to get the quick draws at the bottom! the gear loops at the top make it nice and easy to get to, the removable rope tarp makes it nice to be able to move the rope and not the bag, the compartments for the shoes and other gear keep everything clean and organized... it was a dream come true... best part, its easy to carry, VERY nice shoulder straps, and hip pads, very adjustable. a 5 to 10 mile hike with this pack is no problem! Very stable, so hopping up class 4 climbs is not hard at all.

Construction, this is a solid solid solid!!! pack, stitching and material is bomb proof!

I use this pack to go to and from the rock, it fits two harnesses, two pair of shoes, a 60m 11mm rope, full rack, and a little space for some food and drink. I could see my self using this for a airplane ride because of all the pockets, would make travel easy even with out rock gear in it!

If you want a good solid easy to use pack, this is it! could even serve as a 2 day back packing pack!!!... its big, but not huge ;)

good luck, stay safe and have a hell of a time :D