Comments on: My Sweet Pack of Doom!

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:58:09 +0000

Great pack review. I am thinking of getting one of these packs myself. I had one question for you…the hydration sleeve appears to be a bit short. Have you tried to put a bladder in it? I have left bladders exposed in packs before and the condensation from the bladders soaks anything you have next to the bladder. From the pictures you posted it seems like a tall camelbak bladder would be mostly exposed to whatever was inside the pack. Just curious what your experience was.

Thanks for the review.

By: Shane

Shane — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:34:14 +0000

Fuzzybear said “Helmet and snowboard? Slide the board between the pack and your back ala
Buzz Lightyear. …viola.”

Yeah, I’ve done that too. I have slices across the back of my jacket to prove it. Also not fun on windy ridges with most of the length of your board sticking out to torque you around. Hiking through tight trees or along side rock? – No dice.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:31:32 +0000

and finally, a pick of the shoulder straps and yoke pulled out of the pack (from the Saddle Peak in the picture). The framesheet hides inside the yoke. It is removable and used to slide the yoke into the pack without the velcro (black panel) sticking prematurely.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ovidnine/3682285322/

cheers.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:20:18 +0000

here the waist belt is fully hidden and buckled shut —
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ovidnine/3682261954/

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:19:39 +0000

@Jon O.
pic of the waist belt partially hidden, with side pocket AND ski slot visible…

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ovidnine/3682260762/