Amazon.com Product Description
Light enough for weekend duty but spacious enough for extended treks, the Mountainsmith Eclipse 55 backpack is a terrific choice for just about any excursion. The pack features Mountainsmith's Load Dispersion Technology System, which includes four load adjusters and a pivoting waist belt that combine to spread the weight evenly across your body. The backpack's independently adjustable shoulder straps and molded air-channel back panel, meanwhile, ensure a comfortable fit throughout your hike. Perhaps the most convenient feature, however, is the lightweight VX-21 body fabric, which is supplemented by 210-denier high-tenacity Cordura nylon fabric, 210-denier ripstop nylon fabric, and bar tack and Hypalon reinforcements. The lightweight design makes the Eclipse 55 ideal for the through hiker, weight-conscious fast packer, or weekend warrior who craves a sleek design and innovative features. In fact, the versatile design led to the Eclipse 55 winning a "best all-around" designation from the Backpacker Gear Guide 2008.
The Eclipse 55 also offers several smaller pockets in addition to the main compartment, including a zippered pocket and sleeve on the waistbelt, a zippered micro-mesh pocket under the lid, and dual ice axe loops. And as with any good pack, the Eclipse 55 offers several hydration options, including two Spandura water bottle pockets that accommodate 32-ounce water bottles and a hydration sleeve with a single exit port (bladder sold separately). The Eclipse 55--which offers sizes for regular torsos and large torsos--carries a lifetime warranty.
Additional Features:
- Twin T6 0.75-inch concave and corrugated aluminum stays
- YKK zippers
- Elastic sternum strap and bite valve catch
- Tool attachment points
- Webbing keepers
- 4 compression straps with quick-release hardware
- Sleeping pad compression straps with quick-release hardware
- Top compression strap for climbing rope attachment
- Collared storm shield with drawcord closure
- Large torso dimensions: 12 by 30 by 10 inches (W x H x D), 3,143 cubic inches of storage (regular), 3,417 cubic inches of storage (extended)
- Large torso weight: 3 pounds 9 ounces
- Large torso fit range: 20 to 23 inches
- Regular torso dimensions: 12 by 29 by 10 inches (W x H x D), 3,082 cubic inches of storage (regular), 3,356 cubic inches of storage (extended)
- Regular torso weight: 3 pounds 8 ounces
- Regular torso fit range: 17 to 20 inches
 The Escape 55 includes a zippered micro-mesh pocket under the lid for small items. |
