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Mountain Hardwear Iguana Backpack - 1950cu in
If going on a hike, does lack of a good hip belt hurt? I saw...
By Yoshi
Ranked #885 - Daypacks
August 14, 2010
If going on a hike, does lack of a good hip belt hurt? I saw a picture of it and it just seems like a flimsy strap.
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By c.p3949014
Ranked #385 - Daypacks
August 15, 2010
Phil is right, the pack has a waist belt rather than a hip belt. This pack does have wide, padded shoulder straps that do a great job distributing the pack's weight. I can load the pack down for a day trip or for a long day at grad school and not be concerned about the weight.
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By Phil Maher
Ranked #39 - Daypacks
August 14, 2010
That depends on how heavy your load is. Being a daypack, I would generally say, no. The waist belt (not hip...big difference in intended function) is going to primarily hold your loaded pack against your back for stability and only offers minimal load transfer. The majority of the weight will be on your shoulders, so the padding and shape of the shoulder straps, along with the sternum strap, is what will make the biggest difference in comfort. I'm considering this pack myself, and wouldn't even flinch at the idea of comfortably carrying 20+lbs in it all day long. Hope that helped.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D Cordura nylon
- Volume:
- 1950cu in (31.95L)
- Suspension:
- Molded back panel
- Waist-belt:
- Yes, removable
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 front, 2 side; [Internal] 1 main, 1 MP3, 1 sunglass, 1 laptop sleeve
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- 2lb (920g)
- Recommended Use:
- Travel, school, work
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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