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Designed to meet the needs of professional guides, this lightweight pack handles huge, heavy loads comfortably
Designed to meet the needs of professional guides, this lightweight pack handles huge, heavy loads comfortably
- Argon 110 Backpack
$439
- Denali Pro Backpack
On Sale: $449
- Versatile Alpine suspension provides outstanding stability, comfort and support
- Low-profile FitLock hipbelt provides custom fit and outstanding support to ensure comfort with heavy loads
- Removable horizontal stay behind hipbelt provides enhanced load transfer
- Highly functional Alpine Compression Strap System with glove-friendly buckles secures overloads, effectively shrinks pack to minimal volume, and tucks away inside front panel pocket when not needed
- Skirt extension adds 625 cu. in. / 10L of carrying capacity when needed
- FlapTop design allows pack to be used without the top lid with no compromise in compression or weather protection
- Exclusive BigMouth lower compartment zip design provides both a wide-mouth opening and load compression
- Roomy front pocket provides quick-access to often needed items
- Durable Dyneema front panel offers lash points for all kinds of mountaineering gear
- Removable top pocket has webbing loops on top and rope strap underneath
- Sleeping pad straps are stowable to reduce clutter when not needed
| LG 7000 cu. in./115 ltr. | |
| MD 6400 cu. in./105 ltr. | |
| SM 5800 cu. in./95 ltr. |
| LG 5 lb. 6 oz. | |
| MD 5 lb. 3 oz. | |
| SM 5 lb. |
Pack Frame Size
Your correct frame size is found by measuring your torso from the seventh vertebra (the big bump where the shoulder slope meets the neck) down the spine to the point in the small of your back which is horizontally level with the top of your hip bones (iliac crest). To find the iliac crest, use your fingers to trace the hip bone upwards until you can feel the point where the top edge of your hip bones curve inwards, on the side of your hip, creating something of a shelf. Holding your finger on the seventh vertebra, measure down your back to the point in the small of your back level with your iliac crest. The measurement is most easily obtained using a string or a cloth tape and help from a friend. This is your torso length, and using it, you can now select the correct frame size.
Mountain Hardwear Pack Sizing:
Torso Length
Your correct frame size is found by measuring your torso from the seventh vertebra (the big bump where the shoulder slope meets the neck) down the spine to the point in the small of your back which is horizontally level with the top of your hip bones (iliac crest). To find the iliac crest, use your fingers to trace the hip bone upwards until you can feel the point where the top edge of your hip bones curve inwards, on the side of your hip, creating something of a shelf. Holding your finger on the seventh vertebra, measure down your back to the point in the small of your back level with your iliac crest. The measurement is most easily obtained using a string or a cloth tape and help from a friend. This is your torso length, and using it, you can now select the correct frame size.
Torso Length
| SMALL | 15" to 18" |
| MEDIUM | 17" to 20" |
| LARGE | 19.5" to 22.5" |
03/20/10
The capacity of this pack is enormous and will be great for Denali. There are lots of pockets and straps for storing and attaching gear. The plastic tubing on the zipper pulls are very helpful for using them with gloves on. However, the waist belt is very stiff and digs into my hips.
Debby
09/04/09
I used this back for a 20 day trip in the Wind River Range in Wyoming. It worked well. The pack fit comfortably (even though I wish I got a large, my torso size is right on the edge.) The hipbelt, even with out doing the fancy molding process, was comfortable. It was very easy to pack, being basically a barrel. It's actually fairly water resistant. After being in a puddle for a half hour in Kentucky on another trip the inside was still dry. No rips or holes even after dragging the beast up rocks. It held 80+ lbs. with relative ease. It also has just enough extra features that I used them all, but didn't want more.
On the downside I had a few things brake. One of the buckles attaching the top of the pack to the back of the pack partially broke. One drawstring broke, all though that was partially my yanking on it. Also, one of the ice axe loops broke, though again, that was partially my.
Really, my only design complaint was the Ice Loops that we actually metal bars the held the bottom of your ice axe, and a elastic top to secure the handle. The elastic kept slipping making your axe bump around and I would have to fix it every other brake. However, there is a standard ice axe loop that you may use.
Overall I really loved this pack. My friends Gregory and Osprey packs failed where mine held up. (Only the NOLS Deuter pack really could compare.)
Mark
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