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Day Packs - Craghoppers CHT550 Dri-Pac TT50 Litre

Craghoppers CHT550 Dri-Pac TT50 Litre Day Packs

Craghoppers CHT550 Dri-Pac TT50 Litre Day Packs
CHT550 Dri-Pac TT50 Litre

Craghoppers CHT550 Dri-Pac TT50 Litre Day Packs
Craghoppers CHT550 Dri-Pac TT50 Litre Day Packs

 

Vital Statistics

Colours: Forest Green, Red, Black

Guarantee: 3 years

SRP: £80.00

Features to Note:

  1. Waterproof main compartment
  2. Adjustable back system
  3. 45 Litres short back length
  4. 50 Litres regular back length
  5. Flow Motion
  6. 3D Aerator back
  7. X-Lock front compression
  8. system
  9. Sternum strap
  10. Cord lock entry
  11. Side pockets
  12. Lid pocket
  13. External mesh pocket
  14. Internal zipped mesh pocket
  15. Internal key clip
  16. Triple stitched & capped seams
  17. Waveform hip belt
  18. Automatic shoulder width adjustment

In-use Test:

Size: 50 litre capacity a plenty for a long day in the mountains at any time of year. There's room for spare clothes, food and drink, Waterproof Jacket and Trousers along with crampons and ice-axe if you need them

 

Main Compartment: The single large main compartment has a removable waterproof liner and a top that rolls down and is clipped in place. This pack is about as waterproof as a rucksack can get and works very well. It makes getting at items in and out of the pack slightly involved - but keeping all you important spare clothed and food dry is compensation enough.

 

Pockets: Two external pockets - one on the top and one on the back. Neither pocket is waterproof but both have good storm flaps. I felt both pockets were a bit small. There is also a mesh pocket on the back.

 

Walking Poles/Ice-axe Holder: Two.

 

Hip Belt: Wide and padded at rear, thin and unpadded at front. Remained comfortable throughout test.

 

Shoulder Straps: Quite thick and well padded. Remained comfortable throughout test.

 

Chest Strap: Yes.

 

Load Compression: Achieved by pulling a cord on the back of the pack. Crude but quite effective. Tends to work loose on a long day.

 

Back System: Flexible internal man-made material with fixed metal strip bends to back shape when pack is worn. Combined with good padding, this system remained comfortable throughout the test. Pack is adjustable to match body length. Has a webbing section that keeps the pack away from your back and allows air to circulate between you back and the pack. This works very well and helped keep my back drier than usual.

 

Fit: Well padded and shaped to provide good degree of ventilation and comfort. Very comfortable.

 

Material: 600 Denier texturised polyester. 3 year guarantee.

 

Waterproof Cover: No. Pack is Waterproof.

 

Other Features: Employs Craghoppers' own 'Dynamic Balance' system to 'even-up' uneven loads - like carrying skis or and ice axe on one side of the pack.

Buying Advice:

Well padded and very comfortable pack, one of the best I've tried. The waterproof system makes getting things in and out a little involved - but this sure beats getting them wet!

 

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