Gear Review
The Little Pack that Could
By RedBear
Ranked #920 - Winter Packs
March 25, 2009
This pack rules. It has so many great features, and even the size small/medium is amazingly roomy. For a day of back country touring or snowboarding, I can fit an extra (puffy) jacket, goggles, lunch, a heavy duty space blanket, water reservoir, miscellaneous stuff like maps, headlamp, first aid kit, camera... and still have room to stow more layers of clothing as I peel them off. It's so comfortable and well-thought out. It's the perfect day pack for heading up to the snow.
NOTE: Backcountry.com's description above is erroneous regarding a helmet pocket. It is the Switch 26 that has a stretchy helmet pocket, not this one.
View Details: Osprey Packs Switch 16 Pack - 900-1000cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Stretch woven nylon with Lycra, 420D Samurai diamond ripstop nylon, 300D fade-resistant polyester
- Volume:
- [S / M] 900cu in (14L); [M / L] 1000cu in (16L)
- Suspension:
- Padded shoulder straps, Snowshed back panel with contoured HDPE framesheet
- Hip-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Hatchback top loader
- External Pockets:
- 1 Top, 2 hip-belt
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes, vertical
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, diagonal and A-frame
- Gear Loops:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes
- Shovel Pocket:
- Yes
- Weight:
- [S / M] 2lb 6oz (1080g); [M / L] 2lb 10oz (1190g)
- Recommended Use:
- Snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, inbounds and backcountry skiing and snowboarding
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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