I was looking for a lighter rucksack than my Berghaus Vulcan, and spotted this one in at Braemar Mountain Sports a few weeks ago.
After reading some online reviews and comparing it with GoLite and ULA packs, I decided to go with it and got it sent down from Braemar.
Firstly some details:
[h=4]Product Features
One of the things that I liked about the pack was that bits could be removed to make it even lighter. Even so, with all bits attached, it comes in at 1.8kg. Removing the internal frame drops about 400g off the weight, with further reductions possible with the removal of the lid compartment (which transforms into a decent size bum bag). The padded hip belt can also be removed and replaced with a simple webbed belt.
The various parts of the pack removed
Removing the internal aluminium frame still leaves a decent padded frame on the back of the pack...
Storage wise, there is the main compartment, accessed solely through the top (with 2 draw closures), an orange compartment that could house a water bladder, and a front snow shovel area, behind the whole of the white material at the front of the pack.
The orange water bladder pouch
The Snow shovel pouch
With the top bag removed, (see below) the top rolls down and is fastened by a neat aluminium buckle.
Top bag removed. The buckles fasten to allow use as a decent size bum bag.
The top can be rolled down and closed using this buckle and the various attachments on the orange strap.
Although the pack consists of one main compartment (with the two smaller pockets), there are various attachment options on the outside of the pack...
I haven't worked out the true use for these two buckles - they form a very small loop with the elastic below them - either that, or Mountain Hardware have attached 2 bottle openers!
A few more shots...
I wanted a decent sized pack that was light and durable and didn't cost the earth. This seems to have ticked all the boxes. I will put a further post up once I have used it in the field (or woods).
Snozz
After reading some online reviews and comparing it with GoLite and ULA packs, I decided to go with it and got it sent down from Braemar.
Firstly some details:
[h=4]Product Features
- Weight: approx. 1820g (this can be reduced with removal of the internal frame)
- Volume: approx. 75 + 8 Litres
- FlapTop system allows use without lid
- Durable Dyneema front panel with gear lashing points
- Webbing loops on lid
- Rope strap
- Ski loops
- Shovel space in front pocket
One of the things that I liked about the pack was that bits could be removed to make it even lighter. Even so, with all bits attached, it comes in at 1.8kg. Removing the internal frame drops about 400g off the weight, with further reductions possible with the removal of the lid compartment (which transforms into a decent size bum bag). The padded hip belt can also be removed and replaced with a simple webbed belt.
The various parts of the pack removed
Removing the internal aluminium frame still leaves a decent padded frame on the back of the pack...
Storage wise, there is the main compartment, accessed solely through the top (with 2 draw closures), an orange compartment that could house a water bladder, and a front snow shovel area, behind the whole of the white material at the front of the pack.
The orange water bladder pouch
The Snow shovel pouch
With the top bag removed, (see below) the top rolls down and is fastened by a neat aluminium buckle.
Top bag removed. The buckles fasten to allow use as a decent size bum bag.
The top can be rolled down and closed using this buckle and the various attachments on the orange strap.
Although the pack consists of one main compartment (with the two smaller pockets), there are various attachment options on the outside of the pack...
I haven't worked out the true use for these two buckles - they form a very small loop with the elastic below them - either that, or Mountain Hardware have attached 2 bottle openers!
A few more shots...
I wanted a decent sized pack that was light and durable and didn't cost the earth. This seems to have ticked all the boxes. I will put a further post up once I have used it in the field (or woods).
Snozz
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