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Built for guides or mountain masters, the BMG hauls all.

You have a lot of gear to haul over a great big mountain, and the beefy Mountain Hardwear BMG 105 Backpack prevents backbone-buckling on the third morning of your trek. For that, you can thank the Alpine Suspension and smart compression straps that transfer your heavy load from your shoulders to your hips and allow you to carry this extendable, guide-worthy pack over countless ridge lines.

  • Two hollow stays add the structure you need to carry 70-pound loads and can be removed for lighter alpine quests
  • Removable HardWave framesheet keeps the pack flat on your back for a comfortable and predictable carry over goat paths and crevasse crossings
  • A large, stowable front strap condenses the main compartment when you’re carrying a smaller, low-bulk load
  • Low-bulk FitLock waist belt redistributes the majority of the load to your powerhouse legs
  • The removable top lid features a rope strap for alpine climbing trips and utilizes glove-friendly compression straps to shrink the load on the go
  • FlapTop design means that the pack remains weather-resistant with or without the top lid attached
  • Pack extends to provide up to 625 cubic inches (10L) of extra space during expeditions
  • A front daisy chain, sleeping pad straps, and ice axe straps provide a variety of external carry options

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Does anyone know if this pack has a method...

JonKirch90

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Does anyone know if this pack has a method for adjusting shoulder strap height?

gilp395468

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Has anybody got a response to this question? I too would be interested before I decide to buy a new bag.

AlexB

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Jon, gilp-- The BMG 105 has fixed shoulder straps. Torso adjustment (i.e. moving shoulder straps up/down) is a great feature but it does add weight and increases possible failure points.

There are Mountain Hardwear packs with this feature - see Shaka/Lani series. However, the BMG (Big Mountain Guide) was purpose built for professional guides and opts for the lighter and longer term durability construction and multiple sizes still allow for a great fit.

hi guys!
I was just about to buy this...

Chris

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hi guys!
I was just about to buy this pack, but then I noticed it's only available in size S;
when do you think you'll get the medium again?
or is small all you sell?

thank you!
chris

Micah L

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Hi Chris,
Backcountry.com strives to keep as up-to-date of an inventory as possible with multiple selections of products/sizes to choose from. At this moment, we currently have small, medium, and large packs available. If we don't have an item available I would highly suggest checking once a week as the inventory can change quickly!

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DC

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This pack has served me well over the last 2 years. Has stood up to everything i have thrown at it.

The fit is great right out of the box. The hip belt takes a couple of miles to adjust to. (most packs i have used need a little breaking in)

I have had 70+ lbs in this pack and it carried well. I can fit my 4 season North Face tent along with a -30 sleeping bag, food for a week, Emergency gear, and all my clothing and gear for sub 0 degree weather.

The pack doubles great for hauling climbing gear during the summer and I find myself using it for shorter summer treks just for the ease of use and option to carry that extra bit of gear to make life more enjoyable on the trail.

The expandable top section compresses nicely for shorter trips.

And like mentioned the pack does have a hydration pouch. With a loop for clipping on compatible bladders.

And if you have not worked with Mountain Hardwear on warranties they are amazing. Sent in an old tent with broken poles and a destroyed rain fly and was given new poles and fly and all i payed was shipping.
Great company to work with and always amazing products.

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rla4538323

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I used this pack for Denali as well as multiple winter climbs in Colorado and the Dacks. I tested both Osprey and Gregory. This pack out performed all others. If your pulling a sled (Pulk) this is also the pack for you. Pricey but worth every penny!

A concern I have with larger packs is the...

Justin Haug

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A concern I have with larger packs is the ability to look up while wearing a helmet- does this pack have a little "scooped" out section to help create space when you tip your head back? (or similar solution). For example the Gregory Palisade 80 is shaped slightly to allow this but not quite enough in my opinion. Any help appreciated, thanks!

Sterling Watson

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Mountain hardwear does not have a "scooped section like that. The only packs that I've used that have an intentional section like that for being able to look up while wearing a helmet would be Osprey packs. And if you are gonna go with a pack this large(6400cu in), Id go with Osprey(or Gregory) anyways because they seem to have better packs when it comes to large capacity. Mountain hardwear is better with mid sized to small technical packs. Hope that answers your question.

I was wondering how well this pack compresses...

alo4695499

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I was wondering how well this pack compresses down when carrying a smaller load?
I will be using it as an all purpose mountaineering pack, but also for warmer rock climbing trips where I want to walk in with all my sleeping/camping gear plus a sizeable rack and rope and be able to dump the camping gear at a site and still be able to go cragging with this pack.
Also, not a necessity, but if it works I would also like to use this for days out ice climbing.

DEON NORTJE

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It compresses down quite well. Also,I have used mine on day ice trips with no problems.

Jon Webb

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alo. It compresses down well but if you want the most versatile pack in our line I would check out the South Col. It is a bit smaller at 70 L but is lightweight and compresses down amazingly well. I hope this info helps!

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ryan_looney2311219

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ok, if you happen to be playing around with this bag, looking to compress it a bit, and you decide (why i dont know) to connect the clasp from the top portion to the clasp from the sleeping bag compartment, be preppared to bust out pliars to get it undone. if you do this on the climb, you better hope somone has a leatherman tool. otherwise, its legit.

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fkubin1463560

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Just wanted to point out that the "Hydration Compatible: No" listed on the Specs is incorrect as this monster does indeed have a bladder pocket, accessed by a horizontal zipper on the back above the shoulder straps, and has a bladder clip and double zipper pulls and zipper cover flap so you can exit the tube from either side (or anywhere in between).

Haven't used it yet but just a few notes:
The bottom compartment swallows a large Bear Vault cannister easily through the Big Mouth zipper with lots of room left over.
Zippered internally hanging flap-pocket {about 6" x 10", waterproof?} on the back (above the hydration pocket) with a key leash clip inside.