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Lowe Alpine Airzone Centro 45+10 Adjustable Hiking Pack: Clothing. This pack carries well on the trail or in a travel situation. Choosing the right pack for your next adventure is a big decision. Fortunately, Lowe Alpine comes to the rescue with the Airzone Centro 45+15 adjustable hiking pack, a streamlined pack that's ideal for overnight adventures or short, ultra-light backpacking trips. The pack is equipped with the company's Airzone technology, an innovative suspension system that maximizes airflow while supporting up to 33 pounds of gear. The Airzone system includes a vented shoulder harness that works in tandem with channeled padding in the back to minimize the contact areas along your spine. As a result, you'll feel cool and comfortable even after several miles on the trail. To further enhance the fit, Lowe Alpine also included its Torso Fit Centro System, which allows you to quickly and easily adjust the pack to fit torso lengths from 16 to 21 inches. Add in a patented adaptive-fit hip belt--which adjusts to the contours of your hips and lower back--and almost every wearer will feel supported during their trek. The Airzone Centro also offers ample internal storage, with 2,700 cubic inches of storage by itself and 3,300 cubic inches when expanded. The space is divided between the large main compartment--which offers top and side entry points for easy access--and the large front pocket. Other details include a hydration pocket with a built-in tube exit, an elastic front gear attachment system, an ice axe/trekking pole attachment, side mesh water bottle pockets, a hideaway rain cover, a sternum strap buckle that doubles as a whistle, and an SOS panel imprinted on the underside of the lid with instructions for an emergency. The Airzone Centro weighs 3 pounds 2 ounces without gear and carries a lifetime warranty. Amazon.com Backpack Guide 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, t[5015] An excellent pack for overnight adventures. Adjustable and ventilated suspension allow comfort in a wide range of conditions.
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
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