Is a pack like this good for mountaineering on Denali?
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I took this pack on not-mountaineering-but-lots-of-elevation hike in Iceland. It's a solid pack, but it turned out to be kind of heavy for that much climbing around.
197342
I used it at high altitudes on the Andes mountains and it worked ok. But would go for a pack from Marmot. Much better quality.
1539260
Not a very good bag for packing. Its got a large volume, its clumsy, and its heavy. I've managed to pack it, but I'd recommend a better compression sack then the one provided with it. It's very warm, and I've used it in single digits(F). Though I wouldn't recommend it for long hikes. Maybe 1-2 night trips, but anything beyond that I'd recommend something lighter, more compact, and built for backpacking. All-in-all its the same weight packed.
46969
It depends. I love this pack, but primarily use it for long day hikes in the a white Mountains where weather can be very unpredictable so I tend to carry extra gear. This would not be suitable for overnights requiring a tent & sleeping bag, but if all you need is a tarp, go for it. It's a great pack
543391
The bag has straps inside to secure skis. two sets fit with one set of boots and one jacket and pants for padding. May be 'roomy' with one set of skis but in my travels extra room for winter gear would be highly desired.
675411
Yes it's a great over the shoulder bag I use it for outtings hiking and anything like that it will fit a first aid kit and iter stuff that you would need for a couple hours on the trails it's a great buy
1886046
I would have to say yes. Make sure you have a friend adjust the rods to the curvature of your back while you have the pack on. The chest strap and slide up and down to make it more comfortable for your anatomy. It's really quite a great pack for the price.
1459590
I would use this pack to climb what ever mountain your crazy mind may dream up. Seriously this pack is way comfortable even with a heavy load. The zippers are heavy duty the pack is well built and easy access to all compartments. Buy it you'll like it.
961200
I have the Teton trailhead +20 and it fit in the compartment of the pack,,even in the stuff sack the sleeping bag came in.
530303
I used it for snowboarding it's a great size, but it only holds a bottle of water. You should get a bigger one I have a tacpac brand one it's the best pack I've ever had.
960255
Depends how minimalist you are going on this trip. I use the explorer4000 for anything longer than 3 days. The summit for me is really only good for day trips and climbing 14ers. If you are carrying an average size backpacking tent and sleeping bag I would definitely recommend getting a larger bag.
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I just went to a trekking store and bought a back pack shell for $10. It folds up to a baseball size and works great. You can use it on other packs as well. Te Lowepro will work OK in showers, but I didn't want to take the risk. Good luck.
40990
It depends on what you hike on. Hard pack in the ADK's they will work fine. Not make for deep unpacked snow.
1944118
Yes. I've carried two boards and two pairs of skis with room for one more pair of skis. Unless they're big cross country skis you should be good.
1030598
I got a med.for my 50liter pack and it fits fine.it's a mountain Smith pack though so i can't say about deuter.but a med.is what i would start with.
1829964
Hi Gavin, I think that there are other packs much better suited to backcountry skiing. The pluses for this pack are its compact size with many features - good for daily use, travel and day hiking. This pack would tend to be too small and light for more demanding applications.
2114748
Not at all. The pack unraveled and fell apart within a week after buying it. I live in Alaska, and I was hoping that it would hold up better.
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The pack itself is probably ~5 lbs. I took this pack through Denali national park in January and it survived the trip but the nylon chords snapped in a few places and some of the clips are randomly placed with no clear use. I'd purchase this pack again because of the price point and size, but if I wanted a pack for life I'd definitely choose a different one.