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Our big mountain pack. Trek to basecamp, and then strip down for the summit. Hip belt, frame sheet and lid are removable, and the pack can be compressed to the body for stable, quick runs. Attachment points accommodate a full load of tools. Fully loaded, this pack carries 76 liters, stripped down is will hold over 70 liters, and weigh almost 3 lbs less.
Great versatile backpack!
When I first bought the South Col Backpack, I was not sure what to expect. It is so much lighter than other backpacks of the same volume, so i did not expect it to be super rigid. I was wrong. The fabric is surprisingly tough. The backpack itself is ultra versatile. Doesn't matter if you are carrying 30L or 80L, you can size it to the right size and it still feels pretty comfortable.
However, during one trip i accidentally put the backpack on a rusty iron bar in a Jeep and the vibrations caused by a bad road made a hole in the backpack. Mountain Hardware Customer Service is great though. They fixed it super nicely without any charge. I just had to send it in.
The only two cons i can think of: 1. If you choose to remove the aluminum frame, it is super difficult to get it back in again. 2. Due to its simplicity and missing compartments its a bit difficult to reach stuff in the bottom of the backpack.
Great versatile backpack!
When I first bought the South Col Backpack, I was not sure what to expect. It is so much lighter than other backpacks of the same volume, so i did not expect it to be super rigid. I was wrong. The fabric is surprisingly tough. The backpack itself is ultra versatile. Doesn't matter if you are carrying 30L or 80L, you can size it to the right size and it still feels pretty comfortable.
However, during one trip i accidentally put the backpack on a rusty iron bar in a Jeep and the vibrations caused by a bad road made a hole in the backpack. Mountain Hardware Customer Service is great though. They fixed it super nicely without any charge. I just had to send it in.
The only two cons i can think of: 1. If you choose to remove the aluminum frame, it is super difficult to get it back in again. 2. Due to its simplicity and missing compartments its a bit difficult to reach stuff in the bottom of the backpack.
| S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Frame (fig. 1) | 16-18" 40-46 cm |
17 1/2-19 1/2" 44-49 cm |
19-21" 48-53 cm |
| Women's Frame (fig. 1) | 14 1/2-16 1/2" 37-42 cm |
16-18" 40-46 cm |
|
| Men's Waist Belt (fig. 2) | ≤ 30" ≤ 76 cm |
30-34" 76-86 cm |
|
| Women's Waist Belt (fig. 2) | ≤ 28" ≤ 71 cm |
28-32" 71-81 cm |
≥ 32" ≥ 81 cm |
| Back Length (fig. 1) | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trance, Sortie, Phenom, Foray | ≤ 16" ≤ 40 cm |
16-19" 40-48 cm |
≥ 19" 48-53 cm |
| Back Length (fig. 1) | - | R | L |
| Drifter | - | ≤ 18" ≤ 46 cm |
≥ 18" ≥ 46 cm |

Offered in colors: Black. Available sizes, while supplies last, include size small, size medium and size large: s, m, l.
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