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This 65-liter Mountain Hardwear pack holds its own on classic backpacking routes. It's tough, supportive and versatile. And it provides all-day comfort with a breathable back and 3D pivoting hipbelt.
Imported.
View all Mountain Hardwear Backpacking PacksBest Use | Backpacking |
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Frame Type | Internal Frame |
Gear Capacity (L) | 65 liters |
Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 3,967 cubic inches |
Weight | S/M: 4 lbs. 2.6 oz. M/L: 4 lbs. 3.5 oz. |
Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
Fits Torso Length (in.) | S/M: 15-19 inches M/L: 18-21 inches |
Fits Waist/Hips | S/M: 25-45 inches M/L: 29-48 inches |
Material(s) | Recycled 210-denier ripstop nylon/70-denier nylon ripstop with 1,000 mm polyurethane coating/500-denier CORDURA plain weave nylon |
Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
Suspended Mesh Back Panel | Yes |
Pack Access | Top/ front |
Number of Exterior Pockets | 5 + main compartment |
Sleeping Bag Compartment | Yes |
Raincover Included | No |
Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
Removable Daypack | Yes |
Dimensions | Unavailable |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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I took this out on it's first climbing trip on Mount Shuksan this past weekend. While I absolutely love the generous pockets and webbing... I had some serious issues with the shoulder straps. About a mile in I needed to adjust them because the internal frame was poking into my hips (I am about a size 12 for reference). After this, the velcro kept coming undone every time I would put the heavy pack on my shoulders. I don't know if there was something I was missing to secure the straps more rather than just velco, but it caused a high level of neck pain with the way the velco straps kept coming completely undone and the torso ratio be off and I had to keep stopping to adjust like every 5 minutes.
It's an ergonomic backpack, and I feel completely comfortable using it during hikes. The only issue, in my opinion, is that the bottom is a bit narrow.
-Really like the way you can access the central part of the pack without undoing the brain. That design is magnificent. -The front pouch is VERY generous and I greatly appreciate that. I can put my helmet and crampons and gaiters in there at the same time. Kind of amazing compared to not having any way to secure my helmet before, so I am really delighted by that. -There is also a ton of strapping/webbing on the outside of the pack to secure gear which is very appreciated. -Love the two zipper pouches on the brain. -Easy enough to adjust the height of the shoulder straps -very roomy side pockets for water bottle, sun screen, etc. Really like the way you can stick the water bottle in side ways to grab easier while the pack is on. Cons: -The color is not great- I feel like outdoor companies think all women in the outdoors want is pastel colors and that's simply not true. -I would say it's a little bit of a tight squeeze to get my sleeping back (in a compression sack) into the bottom portion. -Also wish there was another zipper for the bottom. - A little worried the velcro to adjust the shoulder strap height might fail at some point due to wear and tear.