Gear Review
Osprey Packs Argon 70 Backpack - 4300-4700cu in
Righteous Pack!
By lost in montana
Ranked #124 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
August 4, 2008
I just got back from a seven day trip in the Bob Marshall wilderness in NW Montana. I started with a 55 lb load and was TOTALLY IMPRESSED by this pack's performance. The suspension on the Argon has a level of adjustability that eliminated my usual pressure points. After a day of dialing it in, it became an extension of my body: very helpful when walking narrow game trails on scree fields. I also noted that there was no "internal frame sag syndrome" regardless of the terrain. As a professional guide I carried a number of internal frame packs, but nothing on the market IMHO can tough the Argon. My only wish? Just one more external pocket!
Special thanks to Justin and the crew at Backcountry. After an oversight in the order they went way beyond the call to not only get me my gear on time, but to satisfy me. I'm now a life-time BC customer...
View Details: Osprey Packs Argon 70 Backpack - 4300-4700cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Nylon
- Volume:
- [S] 4300cu in (70L); [M] 4500cu in (73L); [L] 4700cu in (76L)
- Suspension:
- 2 Aluminum stays, framesheet, molded back panel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes, bladder not included
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes, lid
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side
- External Pockets:
- 1 Lid, 2 front
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 5lb 14oz (2680g); [M] 6lb 4oz (2820g); [L] 6lb 11oz (3020g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Bahamas
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