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Osprey Packs Switch 26 Pack - 1500-1700cu in

Osprey Packs Switch 26 Pack - 1500-1700cu in

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Osprey Packs Switch 26 Pack - 1500-1700cu in

Hike for your turns while wearing the Osprey Switch 26. Whether you search for powder stashes at the resort's edge or bust your own trail in the backcountry, Osprey created the Switch 26 with you in mind. A stretch pocket on the top lid holds your helmet, and you can stash your goggles in the internal soft sleeve. Access your shovel and probe from the top and your warm clothes through the full-zip back panel or side zip. Load your skis A-frame or diagonal style, or use Osprey's StraightJacket compression system to carry your snowboard vertically. The hydration sleeve insulates your water, and Osprey's SnowShed back panel doesn't absorb moisture, so your back stays dry after you take a digger in the powder. Hip belt pockets keep a camera and other small items within easy reach.

Bottom Line: The Switch 26 is the right size pack for an outrageous day of inbounds or backcountry skiing or snowboarding.

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Rating for this product: 5

Best Fit Ever

By: Anonymous (2)
February 13, 2008

Had alot of packs of all varieties over the years for backpacking, hiking, skiing.....and this one by far is not only the most easy to use, but the most comfortable ever. Never knew a pack could be so comfortable--and haul alot of stuff. Easy in---easy out----you'll want to use it for alot more than skiing!

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how secure is the diagonal ski carry when the pack contains nothing...

how secure is the diagonal ski carry when the pack contains nothing but avy gear

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March 25, 2008

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Rating for this product: 2

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By: SierraSafari (1)
September 21, 2007

The pack has several great features, however I found it not ready for prime time. My biggest complaint was the external gear straps and snaps are difficult to use for ski mountaineering or technical backcountry skiing. I had to rig extra straps for attaching probe, ice axe, crampons and skis, which made it even more difficult to access this equipment.

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Rating for this product: 5

Excellent gear!

By: Anonymous (1)
June 4, 2007

After having used the Osprey Switch 26 for just a few days, I have to say that I could not be more pleased with this backpack! For me, being more than 6ft tall, I have never carried a backpack this size more fitted to a tall person. And there are plenty of great details as well. This is a "must have" for a skiing person who needs a backpack for 1-day trips. GREAT!

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Rating for this product: 5

Get this instead of the other one

By: Daffy (70)
January 29, 2007

Compared to an older Dakine Heli pack, which is the most recent pack I've been using-this rules. Very user friendly with all the stashes you need. I now consider hydration compatibility a necessity in a pack. I also love the pockets on the waist belt and the soft goggle pocket. The size is also just right as it doesn't allow me to pack too much crap, just the essentials.

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Rating for this product: 5

WOW! Amazing Pack.

By: Chuckie (20)
November 20, 2006

Of all the items I've purchased this year, this is my favorite. This pack has so many features that I can't believe any other packs don't have them. First off, the helmet pocket on top is sick. No more clipping your helmet onto your pack, and having it dangle around hitting stuff, and getting caught on things. Inside the stretchable helmet pocket is a goggle pocket, so your goggles are safe inside your helmet. It's hydration compatible which is awesome. The pockets on the hip belt are so handy, from anything from a camera, to small snack, to your cell phone. You can carry your skis either diagonally or A-Frame style..... however you prefer. The main compartment is split into two (a wet side and dry side). You can keep your shovel in one side, and not worry about your other things (cloths, blanket, etc) getting wet. It's AWESOME. Whether you rock day trips in the BC, or just around the resort, This is a great pack. GET ONE!

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Tech Specs:

Material: Stretch woven nylon with Lycra, 420D Samurai diamond ripstop nylon, 300D fade-resistant polyester
Volume: [S] 1500cu in (24L); [M] 1600cu in (26L); [L] 1700cu in (28L)
Suspension: Padded shoulder straps, Snowshed back panel with contoured high density polyethylene framesheet
Hip-belt: Yes
Hydration Compatible: Yes
Rain Cover: No
Access Types: Top, side zip, back panel zip
External Pockets: 1 Helmet, 1 goggle, 2 hip belt
Snowboard Carry: Yes, vertical
Ski Carry: Yes, A-frame or diagonal
Gear Loops: No
Ice Axe Loops: Yes
Shovel Pocket: Yes
Weight: [S] 2lb 14oz (1300g); [M] 3lb 1oz (1380g); [L] 3lb 4oz (1470g)
Recommended Use: Inbounds and backcountry skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing
Warranty: Lifetime