Gear Review
Osprey Packs Argon 70 Backpack - 4300-4700cu in
Sweet Pack
By Erich Knaak
Ranked #303 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
November 7, 2008
It took me a full day on the trail with a 60lb load to get it adjusted correctly but after much trial and error I've got it dialed! I went to a brick and morter retailer who didn't carry this pack but the next size up, I think it was 85l. The suspension is the same on both packs so I was able to get fitted before ordering from backcountry.com. I've only done 2 3-day trips since purchasing this pack but I'm very pleased. The option to remove the top of the pack and use it as a fanny pack (I hate fanny packs) turned out to be very convenient for some side-trip scrambling near camp. Ditto with the hydration pack. The pockets are convenient and the whole thing very well made. I would buy this pack again, for sure.
View Details: Osprey Packs Argon 70 Backpack - 4300-4700cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Nylon
- Volume:
- [S] 4300cu in (70L); [M] 4500cu in (73L); [L] 4700cu in (76L)
- Suspension:
- 2 Aluminum stays, framesheet, molded back panel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes, bladder not included
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes, lid
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side
- External Pockets:
- 1 Lid, 2 front
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 5lb 14oz (2680g); [M] 6lb 4oz (2820g); [L] 6lb 11oz (3020g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Bahamas
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