High Sierra Summit 45 Frame Pack (Chipotle, Tungsten)
July 9, 2010 by Backpack and Duffel Bag Tips
Filed under Backpacks & Products
- 45-liter, top-load main compartment with gusseted drawstring closure and adjustable top lid.
- Front-load sleeping bag compartment with divider.
- Padded backpack straps, with adjustable load-lifters, is constructed with Vapel mesh Airflow.
- Molded foam back panel with Airflowâ„¢ channels to keep your back cool and dry.
- Single, contoured aluminum frame bar can be adjusted to fit the shape of your back.
Equally at home on the trails or far off the beaten path, our Summit 45 frame pack holds a lot but never holds you back. Lightweight and sporting a roomy 45-liter top-load main compartment, this feature-rich pack includes a host of extra like multipl
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(out of 11 reviews)
List Price: $ 125.00
Price: $ 62.81
Review by Jonathan R. Burnette for High Sierra Summit 45 Frame Pack (Chipotle, Tungsten)
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I got the pack because it’s cheap and looked like it would suit my purposes. When I got it the label says that it is for torso height of 15″-19″ which is most women and medium built guys. This information is not on the website and it really should be. I went to a local store and got measured at 21″ torso height and immediately sent the pack back. If you are within the 15″-19″ torso height then I would recommend it saying that it looks like a good bargain.
Review by Joseph Gerardi for High Sierra Summit 45 Frame Pack (Chipotle, Tungsten)
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I picked up this pack to keep as a loaner if any of my less outdoorsy friends wanted to hit the backcountry w/ me. I was very impressed with the quality and workmanship. The pack is on the smaller side, but its perfect for ultralight trekking. It takes a beating, is very adjustable for small to medium frame folks, and has plenty of loops and daisy chains to attach more gear. Needless to say, I choose this pack over my North Face pack pretty often. An excellant value for the minimalist. If you carry everything but the sink into the woods, however, this pack is not for you…
Review by D. Muisener for High Sierra Summit 45 Frame Pack (Chipotle, Tungsten)
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This bag is a great summer overnight packing bag. Not good for colder winter or extended trips. It has very little packing room. The sleeping bag pouch on the bottom is too small for a regular bag, but fits a fleece bag and a camp pillow. The center front zip pocket is useless when the main compartment is packed full. The rain cover is great. The bag is lightweight and very comfy for any size person just about. My small framed 110 lb friend was very comfy in it as was I at 190 lbs. Just not enough room for a long trip. Overall great features, well made quality bag but small.
Review by crombian for High Sierra Summit 45 Frame Pack (Chipotle, Tungsten)
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After reading other reviews, I was a little reluctant to purchase this pack. Yet despite the generally mediocre tone of these reviews, I went ahead and ordered the one as it had a very attractive price point when compared to similar alternatives here on Amazon. After a proper two night trek in the Shenandoah, I’m happy to report that I am quite satisfied with my purchase.
PROS:
- Stylish (note that the black pack has orange interior accents)
- Rain shield was large enough to cover full pack and keep interior completely dry
- Highly adjustable (I’m 5′8″, 150 lbs and with proper adjusting – including the back beam – it fit perfectly)
- Reasonably weighted (not the lightest, but it’s serviceable)
- Great construction (fabric seems durable and is appropriately reinforced where necessary)
- Plenty of clip-in loops for external storage of gear
- Large interior bladder pocket and bladder tube openings are a nice touch and got plenty of use
- A functional 45 liters (The pack fit all the gear I needed for a two night / three day hike including a two person tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad strapped to bottom, extra clothes, first aid kit, tools and food)
CONS:
- Interior zippers were a little difficult to zip back into place to restore a dual-compartment configuration
- The top-cover to the main compartment provides a better seal when the pack is full as oppose to semi-full
- Rain shield is a bit flimsy and I can see it tearing if snagged on something sharpish
- The detachable “media” compartment on strap is not water resistant
- Lower sleeping bag pocket is a little too small for my nylon/pollyfill sleeping bag (I had to unzip the lower compartment and make one big main compartment to fit my bag)
Review by K. Nguyen for High Sierra Summit 45 Frame Pack (Chipotle, Tungsten)
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The price was just right for this. Was looking for a decent day to 2 day pack for hiking and camping with my friend who’s a little more experienced than I. Top pocket is perfect for all the snacks you need (even had some left over after a 2 day hiking trip). I fit sleeping bag, 2liter bladder(with it’s own compartment), all toiletries, 4 bagels, pb&j, 2 boxes of pop tarts, 2 bags of trail mix, 2 changes of clothes, a rain coat, 2 water bottles, an extra bottle of gaterade, towel, and ipod. Definitely works for a solo 2 day hike if you pack light. Bottom pocket is too small for a typical sleeping bag, so I used it to fit all my clothes. Though you can open up the top to connect to the bottom for a larger bag. The front pocket is only good for towels or something thin. Has plenty of straps to tighten the bag down. Plenty of loops to latch on extra gear. Cloth seems pretty tough. Works just as good as packs that cost closer to [...]
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