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Gregory Z 55 Backpack - 3050-3660cu in
What are the elastic loops attached to both sides of the external...
By Pat McGarey
Ranked #1595 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 12, 2009
What are the elastic loops attached to both sides of the external back pocket for? Are they gear loops? If so, what type of gear do people attach to them?
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By AJ3
Ranked #825 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 19, 2009
Pat, notice the elastic loops are vertically in line with the sturdier webbing gear loops that are on the bottom rear of the pack... That is the setup for Ice Axes/Hatchets. You are supposed to drop the handle of the axe all the way through the webbing loop at the bottom of the pack until the head rests on the webbing, and then rotate it vertically toward you and all the way up so that it is upside down with the hand pointing up. You would then use the elastic loops too wrap around, hook to itself, and secure the handle of the axe. Note, most people probably do a custom random gear attachment instead because most people probably don't use this pack for ice climbing with axes. (Not that it can't take the cold and wet..it can)
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By Andrew
May 12, 2009
Yes those are gear loops. Most seem to use them in conjunction with the web runners at the bottom of the pack to attach trekking poles are even an ice axe.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D Double box HT ripstop fabric
- Volume:
- [S] 3050cu in (50L); [M] 3350cu in (55L); [L] 3660cu in (60L)
- Suspension:
- Ventilated Jet Stream Suspension system, Auto-Fit harness systems
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side
- External Pockets:
- 2 Front, 1 top, 2 waist-belt
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- Ice Axe Loops:
- No
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 3lb 2oz (1400g); [M] 3lb 5oz (1500g); [L] 3lb 8oz (1600g)
- Recommended Use:
- Fast-packing, through-hiking, weekend backpacking, rock climbing, all-day hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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