Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Intention 75 Backpack - 4300-4900cu in
what's up with the weak buckles?
By Sam
Ranked #305 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
July 26, 2010
I bought this pack last season because I needed something bigger than my old school Dana Designs for longer trips. While I love the functionality and comfort I am very disappointed in the small compression buckles. Broke the first one on day two of its first trip, broke a second one on a recent trip, and can see similar fatigue on the other like buckles. Haven't checked with MH yet for replacement buckles but they are sewn in on one side so at best I can only hope for a new, cheap buckle. Love the company and I like the overall design of the pack, but gear failure on trail is not an option. Bought it at REI so I will probably return it for something different.
My only design dislike is the shoulder straps on the detachable day pack. Handy idea for day hikes in the middle of a long trip, but the mesh straps and lack of any support are only comfortable for very light weight loads (i.e. : rainjacket and powerbar).
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Intention 75 Backpack - 4300-4900cu in
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D Ripstop nylon, 420D HT nylon, 630D HD nylon
- Volume:
- [S] 4300cu in (70L); [M] 4600cu in (75L); [L] 4900cu in (80L)
- Suspension:
- HDPE frame sheet, alloy shaping rod
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side
- Pockets:
- [External1 lid, 1 front, 2 side; [Internal] 1 hydration
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 5lb 10oz (2.5kg); [M] 5lb 14oz (2.7kg); [L] 6lb 3oz (2.7kg)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, trekking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.