Gear Review
GoLite Pinnacle Pack - 4400cu in
Great low weight, large volume pack
By warwick.ma1249417
Ranked #292 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
June 23, 2009
Just got the Pinnacle to replace the previous generation Golite Gust. Looks to be much the same pack, but with a variety of minor upgrades. That pack was my paragliding pack, then my high volume winter camping pack, then girlfriend with too much gear camping pack, then I thru hiked 2600 miles from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail with it (a bit too much volume for that), then traveled for 8 months around the world to all continents with my wife and I using it as our only pack.
It's not perfect, particularly with really heavy loads, however I have carried close to 50 pounds with it; not comfortable but it can do it if needed for a really long food carry. I have been really impressed with the pack and it's durability. My old pack still has some life left in it and will continue on as a backup, but I thought it was time to get a new one.
In short, the pack is too big for most of my solo lightweight camping. But for those times when you need a low weight, large volume pack, it is great.
View Details: GoLite Pinnacle Pack - 4400cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Dyneema gridstop nylon
- Volume:
- 4400cu in (72L)
- Suspension:
- Foam back panel, space mesh shoulder straps, padded hip-belt
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 front, 1 side
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- 2lb (905g)
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, fast-packing, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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