Description
This pack is designed for on-trail, off-trail, and all-season environments, with solid-fabric exterior pockets to eliminate snag risk, protect stowed gear, and provide privacy when resupplying in towns.
Why Choose the Southwest?
Solid & Secure
Three easily accessible external pockets to store and protect your gear
Durable Abrasion Protection
External Hardline with Dyneema side pockets keep your gear protected and free from any unwanted snags or abrasion
Waterproof Materials
Pair with our Stuff Sacks for a buttoned up, nearly waterproof kit
Descriptions
One of our three all-purpose backpacking models, this workhorse is designed for almost any backcountry activity, from on-trail hiking to the most demanding off-trail and all-season environments. Primary features include:
- Identical to Windrider/Junction but with solid-fabric exterior pockets
- Two over the pocket compression straps for load security
- D-shaped flat bottom keeps pack upright while loading/unloading
- Roll-top closure with internal mesh sleeve & hydroport
- White pack is 50-denier DCH fabric, Black pack is 150-denier
Features
Buckles/Bungees
Four exterior triglide buckles for optional pack accessory straps
Compatible With
Pods, Drawstring or Roll-Top Stuff Sacks, Stuff Sack Pillow
External Pockets
Three external, solid Hardline with Dyneema pockets
Zippered Pockets
Hardline with Dyneema zippered pockets on hip belt with #5 YKK zipper
Top Closure
Roll-Top closure system with side compression straps for vertical compression
Hip Belt
Hardline with Dyneema dual-density hip belt with 1/8 closed cell rigid foam, 1/4 closed cell foam and spacer mesh
Back
Integrated 1/4 foam back panel pad
Internal Sleeve
Internal 8″ x 14 mesh sleeve for hydration bladder
Loops
Grab Loop & Ice Axe loop
Pack Accessory Options
Shoulder Pocket, Versa, Stuff Sacks & Pods
Side Straps
Side compression straps for horizontal compression
Top Compression Straps
Top Y-strap compression — Designed to secure gear
Shoulder Straps
Hardline with Dyneema shoulder straps with 3/8 closed cell foam and spacer mesh
Stays
Two removable, contoured aluminum stays
Sternum Straps
Adjustable sternum strap with self-tensioning elastic and whistle
Sealing
Seam tape on all vertical side seams and behind all sewn-on pack features
Water Resistant
Yes
Specs
55L Pack
Volume
55L
External Volume
9.8L
Load Capacity
Up to 40 lbs | 18.2 kg
Material (White)
DCH50 (Main Body) & DCH150 (Bottom)
Material (Black)
DCH150 (Main Body & Bottom)”
Weight (White)
31.7oz | 899g
Weight (Black)
34.6oz | 981g
Back Width
10.5″ | 26.7 cm
Height – Fully Unrolled
34.0″ | 86.4 cm
Top Circumference
40.0in | 101.6 cm
Bottom Circumference
33.5″ | 85.1 cm
Country
Mexico
70L Pack
Volume
70L
External Volume
9.8L
Load Capacity
Up to 60 lbs | 27.2 kg
Material
DCH150 (Main Body & Bottom)
Weight
39.3oz | 1114g
Back Width
10.5″ | 26.7 cm
Height – Fully Unrolled
38.5″ | 97.8 cm
Top Circumference
45.0″ | 114.3 cm
Bottom Circumference
37.5″ | 95.3 cm
Country
Mexico
Average weight based on size medium
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