Gear Review
Osprey Packs Switch 26 Pack - 1500-1700cu in
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By SierraSafari
Ranked #1456 - Winter Packs
September 21, 2007
The pack has several great features, however I found it not ready for prime time. My biggest complaint was the external gear straps and snaps are difficult to use for ski mountaineering or technical backcountry skiing. I had to rig extra straps for attaching probe, ice axe, crampons and skis, which made it even more difficult to access this equipment.
View Details: Osprey Packs Switch 26 Pack - 1500-1700cu in
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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
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: January 10, 2010 By: Z
The pack has a special sleeve inside for the probe. For most day trips I find the pack has enough space for shovel, crampons, etc. inside so I haven't needed any extra straps outside. I think I recall it has an ice axe loop, and there are plenty of straps for skis.
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The pack has a special sleeve inside for the probe. For most day trips I find the pack has enough space for shovel, crampons, etc. inside so I haven't needed any extra straps outside. I think I recall it has an ice axe loop, and there are plenty of straps for skis.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes