Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Napali 50 Backpack - 2850-3050cu in - Women's
awesome features, BUT....
By clausti2209375
Ranked #184 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
December 30, 2009
This pack is loaded with a ton of intuitive and convenient features for use as a crag pack. The side access is, obviously, great to have. The lack of a lid (who uses a detachable lid on a crag pack anyway?) makes it lighter. Even this, the women's version, is wide enough at the bottom to lay down a rope bag in and the bottom zipper makes it easy to deliver the rope (or a trad rack) by cesarean section.
BUT.... do yourself a favor and keep the box the pack came in and/or order a pack of spare buckles along with it. My husband got the men's version and first time loading it up... the compression strap buckle broke. Backcountry replaced it at no charge, but you still gotta make that trip to the UPS store. I got this one, because I liked his so much and the same thing happened. First time I load it up, POP goes the compression strap buckle. Do I try and send this one back too? What happens if this keeps happening? I'm still trying to figure out how to resolve this.
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Napali 50 Backpack - 2850-3050cu in - Women's
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 315D Cordura nylon, ripstop
- Volume:
- [S] 2850cu in (47L); [M] 3050cu in (50L)
- Suspension:
- Frame sheet, alloy stay
- Waist-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 front, 2 hip belt, 2 side mesh, 1 side; [Internal] 1 hydration
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Weight:
- 3lb 5oz (1520g); [M] 3lb 7oz (1570g)
- Recommended Use:
- Weekend backpacking, climbing, cragging
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.