Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Supernatural 55 Backpack - 3050cu in
Super what?
By Rob James
Ranked #785 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
February 2, 2009
The bag gets two thumbs down. The marketeers my middle finger. This thing don't work. Heavy loads are not meant to be comfortable, they are suppose to be practical - huge padded backing is both heavy and restricting. No good for climbing be it winter, summer, or when posing about such in an attempt to get your leg over a pretty philly in the pub. The internal steel framing system makes the pack quite wide around the hips - making your moves that much more contorted. MH pumps out some solid gear, but they need testing practitioners with a sturdy spine when it comes to pack design. Give up any thoughts for purchase, you want the BD Dolomite.
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Supernatural 55 Backpack - 3050cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 2 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D Cordura
- Volume:
- [S] 2850cu in (47L); [M] 3050cu in (55L); [L] 3350cu in (60L)
- Suspension:
- Load-bearing back panel, FitLock harness
- Hydration Compatible:
- No
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- External Pockets:
- 1 Lid, 2 side
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 3
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 4lb 9oz (2.08kg); [M] 4lb 14oz (2.22kg); [L] 5lb 4oz (2.39kg)
- Recommended Use:
- Overnight backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: July 28, 2009 By: AJ3
In all fairness toward Mountain Hardwear... You gave this pack a bad name but it was not intended for climbing. On their website it is in the Backpacking section, not the Alpine Sport section. Their description of the Supernatural states, "...Fully custom, highly stable body-hugging shape integrates the shaping and support of a FitLock harness directly with a stiff, load bearing back panel..." Perhaps this was all changed after you tried it, but its seems accurrate.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No