Gear Review
Osprey Packs Switch 26 Pack - 1500-1700cu in
great backpack for day trips into the backcountry
By Brad Allenick
Ranked #306 - Winter Packs
September 19, 2009
I just got back from a trip to Argentina and this pack was great! The back panel access was awesome and I was able to stuff a lot of gear for a day in the backcountry in this pack.
In the back panel I kept a down vest, extra pair (or two) of gloves, and my lunch. In the main compartment I had my shovel, beacon, and cat tracks. The waist pockets were awesome for granola bars, sun screen, and chap stick.
This pack is very comfortable and the waist band is nicely padded (if you've used the Switch 16, this is loads better, so you'll know what I mean...)
The ski carry works like it should and the top helmet pocket is great (which I actually used for extra goggles, a hat, and other small items).
My only complaint is the sleeve that the tube for the camelbak bladder goes through, is on the right shoulder and being left handed, I prefer is on the left side. This isn't a huge deal, and I was able to get used to having it on the right pretty quickly, but it's not ideal for me.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Stretch woven nylon with Lycra, 420D Samurai diamond ripstop nylon, 300D fade-resistant polyester
- Volume:
- [S] 1500cu in (24L); [M] 1600cu in (26L); [L] 1700cu in (28L)
- Suspension:
- Padded shoulder straps, Snowshed back panel with contoured high density polyethylene framesheet
- Hip-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side zip, back panel zip
- External Pockets:
- 1 Helmet, 1 goggle, 2 hip belt
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes, vertical
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, A-frame or diagonal
- Gear Loops:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes
- Shovel Pocket:
- Yes
- Weight:
- [S] 2lb 14oz (1300g); [M] 3lb 1oz (1380g); [L] 3lb 4oz (1470g)
- Recommended Use:
- Inbounds and backcountry skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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