Gear Review
Osprey Packs Switch 40+5 - 2500 cu in
Excellent, super-capable pack
By buzzby
Ranked #1832 - Winter Packs
March 29, 2006
For backcountry snowboarding this pack is very well thought out and does everything well for me. The removable hydration unit can be carried by itself, and is good for inbounds use. The waist belt and shoulder straps are not lined in mesh, so they shed snow well. Pockets on the waist belt are good for little things like an iPod Shuffle, snacks, etc. The main zipper is on the back panel side, allowing the back panel to remain out of the snow.
I had a BCA Stash BC Rider, but it was too small to carry my helmet as well as the rest of my BC gear (shovel, probe, lunch, extra gloves, etc. plus clothes removed when hiking).
This pack is the ticket!
View Details: Osprey Packs Switch 40+5 - 2500 cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D broken twill nylon, 400D and 500D plain-weave nylon, 800D Ballistic Nylon
- Suspension:
- Aquasource
- Back Panel:
- Solid Padded
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes Aquasource
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes Aquasource
- Access Types:
- Backside Panel Entry
- Detachable Daypack:
- Aquasource
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- External Pockets:
- 4
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, diagonal and horizontal
- Volume:
- S 2300+300 cu in, M 2500+300, L 2700+300
- Weight:
- 3lb 13oz
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing and snowboarding with an emphasis on yo-yoing.
Change me.