Gear Review
Osprey Packs Argon 70 Backpack - 4300-4700cu in
Big hauler
By Eric Sivers
Ranked #173 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 7, 2009
The suspension is pretty awesome. It's a very comfortable pack for trips where I'm hauling more than I need to. I haven't tried using the top as a lumbar pack, but I have pulled out the bladder sleeve to use as a basic hydration pack for side hikes. Good design, works well. Lots of access to the main compartment, and it has just enough pockets. Not too many so you rummage all over, but enough that you can compartmentalize efficiently.
Definitely not a light pack, but it's the one for more than a weekend, for winter trips, or trips where I need the volume for a bear canister. I'll probably pick up a lighter pack for weekend trips, though. Got my eye on an Exos.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Nylon
- Volume:
- [S] 4300cu in (70L); [M] 4500cu in (73L); [L] 4700cu in (76L)
- Suspension:
- 2 Aluminum stays, framesheet, molded back panel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes, bladder not included
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes, lid
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side
- External Pockets:
- 1 Lid, 2 front
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 5lb 14oz (2680g); [M] 6lb 4oz (2820g); [L] 6lb 11oz (3020g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Bahamas
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