Gear Review
Osprey Packs Switch 36 Winter Pack - 2000-2400cu in
Great pack, not for everyone
By Telesaint
Ranked #1032 - Winter Packs
December 10, 2008
I bought this for near-lift use and hopefully some serious off-piste for this season. I was a bit unsure if I should get the 26 or the 36 one, but settled for the bigger one. The build quality is top of it's class and it is obviously designed by someone who skis.
BUT, I'm not going to use this pack this winter and am going to sell it.
I have only stuffed it with gear in my living room to test it out and not used it while skiing mind you. But in my opinion:
- It is too big for skiing in the lift area (This is a off-piste back only)
- It's too big on my back (I'm 1,76m tall)
- It's a bit strange when it comes to volume because it feels like a smaller pack (Hard to explain, but it's bigger on the top than at the bottom)
- It has NO compression function (If you don't fill it up, you can't make it smaller)
Other than that, for it's use, I would give it a 5-star rating!
View Details: Osprey Packs Switch 36 Winter Pack - 2000-2400cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Stretch woven nylon with Lycra, 420D Samurai diamond ripstop nylon, 300D fade-resistant polyester
- Volume:
- [S] 2000cu in (33L); [M] 2200cu in (36L); [L] 2400cu in (39L)
- Suspension:
- Padded shoulder straps, Snowshed back panel with contoured HDPE framesheet
- Hip-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side 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] 3lb 0oz (1360g); [M] 3lb 3oz (1450g); [L] 3lb 6oz (1530g)
- Recommended Use:
- Ski and snowboard mountaineering, ski touring
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.