Gear Review
GoLite Odyssey Pack - 5000cu in - Women's
Small Investment, Great Pack
By Jeff Gerhard
Ranked #1 - Backpacks
September 16, 2008
I recently completed a seven day, forty-three mile backpack in the Colorado mountains using my new GoLite Odyssey. It was great dropping 1.5 pounds just by changing backpacks. This was an experiment discovering how the numerous adjustments effected the overall carry. I found it more comfortable not using the sternum strap due to the shoulder straps are not as beefy as those on heavier packs & therefore dug into my shoulders a bit. The webbing is smaller & lighter weight but seem to be tightly secured, holding everything in place. The bottom sleeping bag compartment is accessible from both inside or outside the pack. The smaller, self-sealing, weatherproof zippers kept all rain & moisture out. It would be nice to have a zippered map pouch underneath the top compartment but saving weight is what this pack is all about. I had more than enough room for nine days out. Taking all things into consideration, this is a great pack for size, weight, & overall investment.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Velocity nylon
- Volume:
- [Small] 4750cu in (78L), compacts to 1300cu in (21L); [Medium] 5000cu in (82L), compacts to 1350cu in (22L)
- Suspension:
- Frame sheet, two aluminum stays, padded shoulder straps
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, bottom
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 front, 1 waist-belt, 1 lid, 2 side
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [Medium] 3lb 4oz (1470g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, mountaineering, alpine climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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