Backpacks Heaven: Mountainsmith

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Designed for oversized loads and ambitious outdoor adventures with separate sleeping bag compartment, side stash pockets, and tool mounts to keep your gear organized and accessible. With up to 90L of carrying capacity, this multi-day expedition pack can handle anything you throw at it. Made with 450d recycled PET, the Apex 75 utilizes 24 recycled 16-ounce plastic bottles. Save the planet, go backpacking!

Independently adjustable dual density shoulder straps
X-Frame Load Dispersion Suspension System
Compression molded back panel with contoured lumbar support
Elastic sternum strap and bite valve catch
Removable safety whistle
Shoulder strap attachment loop for Mountainsmith Camera cases
Internal hydration bladder sleeve with exit port (bladder not included)
Pivoting dual density waistbelt for optimal load transfer
Side Compression straps reconfigure for vertical snowboard/snowshoe carry across Front Panel
A-Frame or diagonal ski carry
Trekking pole mounts
Ice axe & tool loops
Bottom panel compression straps
Right side panel accessory pocket fits SIGG™ and Nalgene® style water bottles
Top mount compression strap for rope or accessory carry
Front panel expandable sleeve/shovel pocket
SlingShot™ detachable top lid converts into a lumbar pack or shoulder sling
Sewn-in fitting instructions under top lid
Zippered map pocket under top lid
Expansion collar with draw cord closure for increased carry capacity
Haul handle
Interior key clip
Zippered side pockets
Separate sleeping bag compartment with internal divider
Vertical zippered fast access to main compartment
Top panel attachment points