Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Dihedral Backpack - 2450-2600cu in
First impressions not always true
By Daniel C
Ranked #382 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
August 26, 2009
FIRST IMPRESSION: Bomber construction. Has pockets, straps, buckles etc in the right spots. Size is perfect for climbers who need to lug around a full rack. Decided against buying the Splitter from Mountain Hardware. The Dihedral distributes the weight closer to your body than the Splitter - an important feature for technical approaches.OPINION AFTER SEVERAL USES: after several admittedly tough climbing trips, the bottom of the pack has started to fail. There are small tears from my cams on the inside rubbing against rock on the outside. If anyone from Mountain Hardwear is reading this, can you please consider extending the tarp material to cover the bottom of the pack as well? Thank you.
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D cordura, Hardwear tarp
- Volume:
- regular 40 L, large 43 L
- Support/Suspension:
- 2 padded ergo shoulder straps, framesheet, compression-molded back panel
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, removable
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Rain Cover:
- no
- Access Types:
- top
- Climbing Gear Loops:
- 1 daisy chain
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Shovel Pocket:
- no
- Weight:
- regular 3 lb 11 oz, large 3 lb 15 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backcountry skiing, peak bagging, climbing, day hikes, overnights
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: May 9, 2012 By: Brian
Agreed on extending the tarp material to cover the bottom.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes