- Designed for multi-day hiking trips, with a capacity of 3,160 cubic inches
- Top-loading with drawstring closure; adjustable front compressor panel holds bulky items
- Ultra-padded back for comfort
- Lifetime guarantee on workmanship and materials
- Nylon backpack, measures 21.5 x 15 x 8.25
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This mid-capacity backpack is great for multi-day hiking trips. It's top-loading with a drawstring closure, and includes a full-length vertical zipper for easy access to all gear. Two oversize mesh side pockets hold water bottle, maps, and more, placing these essentials at easy reach. The unit is compatible with Outdoor Products' hydration devices (sold separately). A reinforced, adjustable front compressor panel holds a shovel, tent, or other bulky items, and multiple lashing straps and daisy chain loops provide space for additional attachments.
Outdoor Products' packs are designed with comfort in mind. This model features an ultra-padded back and two removable aluminum stays to ensure a perfect fit. The Pinnacle backpack has a capacity of 3,160 cubic inches. It measures 21.5 x 15 x 8.25 inches, and weighs 3 pounds, 8 ounces.
About Outdoor Products
Outdoor Products is a worldwide outdoor sporting goods manufacturer, established in 1973. Before that time, the Outdoor Products founders were busy retailing outdoor sporting goods in their Los Angeles-based department store, "The Famous Department Store". This retail establishment was noted for a wide array of merchandise and was the primary source for outdoor gear in Southern California during that time. The experience of buying and selling outdoor gear eventually led the Outdoor Products family to designing and manufacturing their own goods. Eventually, the new product line became the hottest-selling items in all their four floors of retail space. Outdoor Products no longer has their department stores but they still continue in their longtime retail commitment to customer satisfaction. This commitment is backed by an unrivaled lifetime guarantee and a desire to create the most innovative, quality designs at an unbeatable price for outdoor enthusiasts and novices alike.
What’s in the Box?
Outdoor Products Pinnacle internal frame backpack
Manufacturer Warranty
Fully guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials as long as the original owner/purchaser keeps the bag.
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Finding the Right Backpack
For extended trips into the backcountry, there's no getting around the fact that you'll have to carry life-sustaining supplies on your back. Here are some things to keep in mind when shopping for a backpack:
Internal vs. External
Up until late 1970's, external frame packs--which consist of an exposed, lightweight metal frame attached to a fabric pack-bag--were the only thing going. In recent years, though, packs that place the support structure of the pack inside the pack, known as internal frame packs, have boomed in popularity.
The good news about internal frame packs is that they hold the weight of your load close to your body, making it easier to maintain your balance on uneven terrain. Meanwhile, internals provide stiffness and support, but they are not completely rigid, which makes them more flexible when you're doing active sports. With the added flexibility comes a high degree of compressibility, meaning you can use the pack's compression straps to cinch down your load and keep items from shifting and throwing you off balance. Internals also sport slimmer shapes that allow for more arm movement in all directions--another big plus for off-trail bushwhackers, skiers and climbers. Last but not least, internal frame packs offer a greater range of adjustability in the shoulder harness and hip-belt than external frame packs.
There are some negatives for internals. First, once packed, it can be difficult to grab needed items out of them quickly. And because internal frame packs consolidate the load into a single, body-hugging unit, proper packing is very important. To distribute the weight properly, you should pack your heaviest items close to your back and in the middle portion of the pack-bag. Plan on getting a sweaty back with an internal, too, given the fact that they are pressed right against you. Finally, internal frame packs are priced higher than external models.
External frame packs are very good at focusing the weight of a load directly to the right place: your load-loving hips. While internals, when properly packed, do this effectively, too, you can always rest assured that an external will distribute the load evenly, no matter how unevenly packed it may be. Externals also offer easy access to your gear via multiple, easily-accessible compartments. Plus, because externals don't situate the load directly against your back, you'll enjoy far more air flow. Finally, if you're on a budget, or you're buying for a growing child, externals are more affordable.
If you plan on hiking on easy to moderate trails and you don't need a lot of body movement, you'll probably be fine with an external. But because externals are so rigid and inflexible, challenging trails or any kind of off-trail pursuit can become painful and frustrating. Also know that your balance is far more compromised with an external frame pack during activities like stream crossings and hops through talus fields.
Packs for Shorter Trips
In addition to backpacks designed for overnight trips, rucksacks are great for day-trips, warm-weather one-nighters, single-day ski trips, or fast alpine assaults. Some rucksacks blur the line between backpack and rucksack with integrated internal supports and sophisticated hip belts and shoulder harnesses. Choose a pack in this category based on your intended use. Short day hikers don't need an internal frame, while climbers and skiers with heavier loads likely do.
Sizes and Capacities
Packs in the 3,000 cubic inches and lower category are good for day hikes or overnighters in warm weather with minimal gear. Packs in the 3,000 to 4,000 cubic inch range are good for one- or two-night trips in colder weather. If you're going to be out for up to three days, look for a pack in the sub-4,000 cubic inch range. Choose a pack with 5,000-6,000 cubic inches for week-long outings. And finally, for trips lasting a week or more, you'll need something in the 6,000-plus cubic inch category. Keep in mind, though, that bigger packs weigh more, and since every ounce counts, you'll want to choose a pack that offers just enough space for your outings and no more.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent pack--especially for the price...,
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This review is from: Outdoor Products Pinnacle Internal Frame Backpack (Sports)
I used this pack for a 3-day "hut-to-hut" trip in the White Mountains. I found it very comfortable (I'm a 5'5" woman) and easy to pack. A couple of comments re: other reviews. As for the side pockets, it is true that the compression straps go OVER them, but you can pack water bottles and other things in there first, and then tighten them. Also, the pack is set up for a hydration bladder--great idea! There is even a clip for the mouthpiece right on the shoulder strap. Also, the pack has a zipper running down its length (under the padded compression area on the front) which would allow you to find items without unpacking everything. All in all, an excellent "entry-level" pack--that is, you don't want to spend a fortune on equipment when you're just starting out! You might only use it once, and for that, it's a great deal. Then again...you might still be using this nice medium-sized pack years from now!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Pack for Hostelling,
By m. anne "pnostdnt" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Outdoor Products Pinnacle Internal Frame Backpack (Sports)
I recently went backpacking in Italy for a month and was very concerned about getting an affordable pack that I could lug around easily. This backpack is perfect for youth or a smaller woman (I am 5'1"). It carried everything I needed comfortably, though it's true I wasn't camping. Straps do go over the side pockets, but are adjustable so it's easier to take stuff out than slide back in. It is a top loading bag, but I didn't realize until I got it that it that there is a zipper up the middle, so you can either reach in from the top, or lay it flat and unzip and take things out from the bottom or middle. At any rate, I was very glad I took a backpack and this one fit my needs comfortably. Though I am no longer buying from Amazon.com since they continue to sell animal fighting magazines, I have no complaints about the bag itself.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
poor quality,
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Although the pack looks OK at first glance, a seam at the top ripped the first time I used it....I'm returning it.
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