Gear Review
ALPS Mountaineering Cascade Backpack - 5200cu in
Awesome. Just awesome.
By mba3879071 July 12, 2010
I bought this with the intention of doing more backpacking trips and, now that I have it, I do exactly that! It is truly massive if you want it to be--Ive fit food, water, search and rescue gear, medical gear, a tent, sleeping bag and pad, a stove, and cook kit in it and still not been able to fill it. With that being said, I've also gone day hiking with it with just a med kit, food, and water and been totally comfortable with it. It's a super flexible pack in that you have three outer pockets plus the "brain" up top. For a college kid who leads trips in the backcountry and is a SAR technician on the weekends, it's absolutely brilliant. Pretty much the best pack I've ever owned--It's a small brand, cheaper than a North Face or Kelty, probably the best made pack I've seen in a while, pretty darn waterproof without the built in pack cover, and most important, super, SUPER comfy on the back. When carrying all the gear listed up above, I ended up clipping a ~50 lb litter into my pack because I was called out to help with a rescue. The pack did great, super durable and even more comfortable. I HIGHLY recommend it.
View Details: ALPS Mountaineering Cascade Backpack - 5200cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Top] nylon ripstop; [Bottom] 1000d nylon
- Volume:
- 5200cu in (85L)
- Suspension:
- Comfort Glide
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes, 16-22in (40-56cm)
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes, top pocket converts to fanny pack
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- Yes, detachable
- Access Types:
- Top
- Pockets:
- [External] 2 side, 1 front, 1 top, 2 side bottle ; [Internal] 1 hydration
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- 5lb 8oz (2464g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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