Gear Review
Osprey Packs Switch 25+5 - 1500cu in
Tricky Pack
By DrewB
Ranked #1781 - Winter Packs
January 17, 2005
I don't really care for this pack mainly because it is quite complicated. When I say complicated I mean it's just to many little things to deal with while wearing gloves. Even to just to get inside the main gear compartment of your pack you have to unclip and unzip too many little things. The zipper to get into the main compartment of the pack seems to snag often. Part of the reason this seems to happen is the strange bungee (which does not seem to be adjustable) that is around the outside of the zipper. I'm also not so crazy about the hydration system. It could be nice to have a hydration system that you can remove and just wear, but so far I have not found any reason to do this. I realize that's where the term Switch comes from, but it seems pointless. Also the velcro-y system that holds the hydration pack to the main pack is a pain when trying to fill up the hydration bladder. Not only that, but when the bladder is full, the amount of gear you can carry is greatly reduced. I just don't feel this pack is all the hype it was talked up to be.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D broken twill nylon, 400D and 500D plain-weave nylon, 800D Ballistic Nylon
- Suspension:
- Aquasource
- Back Panel:
- Solid Padded
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes Aquasource
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes Aquasource
- Access Types:
- Backside Panel Entry
- Detachable Daypack:
- Aquasource
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- External Pockets:
- 4
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes
- Ski Carry:
- Yes diaganol and horizontal
- Volume:
- [S] 1400 + 300cu in, [M] 1500 + 300cu in, [L] 1600 + 300cu in
- Weight:
- 3lb
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing and snowboarding
Change me.