• Comfort
    7.0
  • Volume & Organization
    8.0
  • Weight
    7.0
  • Durability
    9.0

  • Access: Roll top
  • Tested Weight: 2 lbs., 1.8 oz.
  • Volume: 68L total; 39L internal, 21L external
  • Material: ULTRA 400X/ULTRA 200X Fabric + UltraStretch Mesh
  • Outside Storage: Two zippered hip belt pockets, two adjustable side water bottle pockets, front shove-it pocket, ice axe/trekking pole attachments
  • Hip Belt: Removable
  • Frame Style: 1.2 oz carbon fiber and Delrin suspension hoop, a dense internal foam frame, and a single aluminum stay
  • Sizing: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
  • BV500 Bear Can Fit: Vertically

Pros

  • Very durable water-resistant ULTRA 400X and 200X fabric
  • Super comfortable and highly adjustable
  • Customizable ordering for personal sizes — shoulder straps in particular
  • Roll top with Y strap that can be replaced
  • Roll top buckles clip both ways
  • Fits bear cans both inside and on top

Cons

  • Not seam taped/waterproof
  • Strap connections aren't secured completely; can come off
  • Expensive

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