ALPS Mountaineering Orizaba Backpack

ALPS Mountaineering Orizaba Backpack Review

ALPS Mountaineering Orizaba Backpack Feature

• 3900 Cubic Inch Capacity
• Fully Padded Suspension
• Hydration Pocket and Port
• 420D Nylon
• Weighs 3 lb 12 oz

Keep your hands free, but carry everything you need in this generous-sized backpack from ALPS Mountaineering. The Orizaba pack is both lightweight and comfortable, featuring adjustable load lifters that help lift the weight up and off the shoulders. The frame consists of a center aluminum stay and a rigid HDPE frame sheet, which provides vertical support to the back panel and keeps your gear from poking you. The pack also includes plenty of convenient storage, including an easily accessible lower zippered compartment so you won't have to dig through all your belongings to find a flashlight. There's also an internal hydration pocket and tube exit port, a large mesh front pocket, and two additional side mesh pockets with bungee cord to store your snacks, cell phone, maps and other essentials. The pack is made from heavy-duty nylon and weighs only three pounds, 12 ounces.

The Orizaba is into it's third year of production and is a great sized pack for those intermediate hikes. The shoulder straps are padded and have load lifters for easy adjusting. A center aluminum frame stay and a HDPE framesheet provide great support. It does have a lower zippered access to make it easier to get to your items throughout your hike. An internal hydration pocket allows you to carry plenty of water to keep you hydrated on your excursion. In addition to the large mesh front pocket, there are side mesh pockets with bungee cord to store your small items and snacks.