Gear Review
Mountainsmith Borealis AT Camera Pack
Pretty bulky
By jomel
Ranked #454 - Luggage
September 15, 2009
I had been looking for a good pack with a vertical tripod carrier for some time, and this seemed the closest match to what I had in mind. Didn't need a laptop sleeve for my hikes, but figured it wouldn't hurt for travel. It seems like a well-made, comfortable pack... but it also seems like there's a bit of unnecessary extra padding and material which adds to its weight. For me (5'5" female) it's also HUGE -- for what it holds, it's much, much bigger than I would like. If I were a 200-lb man it might be fine, but as it was, I had to return it. I searched some more and found my perfect fit with a Lowepro pack.
View Details: Mountainsmith Borealis AT Camera Pack
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [exterior] 450D PET ReDura (100% recycled nylon), 840D junior ballistic nylon, Hypalon; [interior] 210D polyester, Poly Nylex soft-touch velour
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 9 x 12 in
- Camera Type:
- mid-size SLR, compact SLR
- Dedicated Laptop Sleeve:
- yes
- Laptop Size:
- 17 x 11.25 x 1.75 in
- Suspension:
- Delrin Hood suspension (fiberglass-reinforced polymer rod)
- Access Types:
- top, front panel
- Pockets:
- (external) 1 front accessory, 1 top gear, 1 bottom clamshell camera, 2 waist-belt zip, (internal) 2 mesh zipper
- Rain Cover:
- yes
- Weight:
- 5 lb 1 oz
- Recommended Use:
- hiking, skiing, snowboarding, outdoor photography
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.