Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Splitter Backpack - 2150-2350cu in
Burly crag pack.
By Fool4Gear
Ranked #400 - Daypacks - Technical
July 29, 2010
This pack, with all of its organizational features, is pretty much OCD heaven- everything can have a place, everything is easily accessible- clearly, some very good thought went into making this piece of gear. The material is burly and keeps stuff dry, and the pack is just big enough to carry my trad rack, a 60m rope, shoes, harness, chalk bag, a bit of food, sunscreen, a couple bottles, a shell, and a guidebook.
It is heavy and bulky for a pack of its size- I'd think twice about hauling it into the backcountry as a summit pack on that basis. The framesheet is plenty stiff, but the internal racking loops aren't attached to it- they're attached in front of the hydration sleeve (so hanging unsupported gear from the racking loops will sag), but this can be mitigated by making sure to cinch the internal compression panel or the exterior compression straps on whatever you have in there.
This is a very usable piece of gear. Durability-wise, it's sort of ridiculous. As a straight-up crag pack, it's very tough to beat.
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Splitter Backpack - 2150-2350cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 630D HD nylon, 12600D ballistics Cordura, HardWear tarp
- Volume:
- [Regular] 2150cu in (35L); [L] 2350cu in (39L)
- Suspension:
- Dual-density shoulder straps, HDPE framesheet with alloy shaping rod, molded back panel
- Waist-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Panel
- External Pockets:
- 2 Side mesh
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- 3 Internal
- Ice Axe Loops:
- None
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [Regular] 4lbs 2oz (1.89kg); [Large] 4lbs 6oz (2kg)
- Recommended Use:
- Climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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