Gear Review
Osprey Packs Argon 70 Backpack - 4272-4638cu in
Sweet Pack
By Erich Knaak
Ranked #236 - 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 - 4272-4638cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon
- Volume:
- [M] 4272 cu in; [L] 4455 cu in; [XL] 4638 cu in
- Support/Suspension:
- aluminum stays
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Access:
- top, side
- Pockets:
- 1 lid, 2 front
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Detachable Daypack:
- yes
- Detachable Lid:
- yes
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Weight:
- [M] 6 lb 1 oz; [L] 6 lb 6 oz; [XL] 6 lb 7 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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