grenalds Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) So I'm shopping for a new 40ish L climbing pack. It's gonna see a lot of ski time though. Anybody with experience using BD packs in this size? Choosing between: Speed Sphynx Quantum Anarchist Edited July 16, 2008 by grenalds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendershot Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 If it has to haul skis & needs to be 40L, Sphynx is your best bet IMO. It has side ski straps more substantial than the Speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenalds Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 That's what I'm leaning toward. Seems like the best compromise between a ski pack and climbing pack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couloir Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Sphynx fo'sho. I have had this pack for 3-4 years and I love it. COMFORTABLE with good support; hauls skis well; has two nice tool holders with bungy ties; holds (weight-wise) way more than they recommend; and even in stress points where I'm expecting it to fail...it hasn't. One drawback (at least for me anyway) is this rubberized gear 'rack' on the back. I can make it work but it never turns out well and is usually more of a frustration than anything. BUT, I don't think the newer versions have this feature, so you should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREETOAD Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 It would benefit from a crampon patch on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenalds Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 I was totally sold, until I saw a 40L Anarchist for cheap in the yard sale... Damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superB Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Sphynx fo'sho. I have had this pack for 3-4 years and I love it. COMFORTABLE with good support; hauls skis well; has two nice tool holders with bungy ties; holds (weight-wise) way more than they recommend; and even in stress points where I'm expecting it to fail...it hasn't. One drawback (at least for me anyway) is this rubberized gear 'rack' on the back. I can make it work but it never turns out well and is usually more of a frustration than anything. BUT, I don't think the newer versions have this feature, so you should be ok. Does this badboy have a removeable hipbelt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couloir Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Sphynx fo'sho. I have had this pack for 3-4 years and I love it. COMFORTABLE with good support; hauls skis well; has two nice tool holders with bungy ties; holds (weight-wise) way more than they recommend; and even in stress points where I'm expecting it to fail...it hasn't. One drawback (at least for me anyway) is this rubberized gear 'rack' on the back. I can make it work but it never turns out well and is usually more of a frustration than anything. BUT, I don't think the newer versions have this feature, so you should be ok. Does this badboy have a removeable hipbelt? I didn't think it did, but I just looked at it again and sure enough it does. You may have to cut the end of the two side stabilizer straps to get them thru the buckles, but other than that it's doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenalds Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Just got the pack, and the hipbelt removal is no problem. I've only used it trad cragging so far, but it's been great. I'm glad I got the heavier fabric. Should hold up. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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