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August 21, 2003 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
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Reviewed by: Robert Mohid(Unregistered User)
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Climber
, from Ottawa, Ontario
Price Paid:
$272.00
at MEC Summary:
Great pack. Ideal combination of capacity vs weight for the gram conscious. Great quality construction, side zipper is a big plus. Detachable fanny pack is nice, but I find the bottle holder gimmicky since I prefer bladders.
Overloaded it up to 40 pounds and did 23 km of class 3 to see if i liked it, no issues.
Note that there is a greater amount of pressure on the lumbar contact area of the pack. I did get some chafing right where my spine meets the pelvic bone.
I also found that the pack has a slightly pronounced tendancy to sag to one side if the straps aren't properly tightened (esp around the hip belt). Proper fitting fixed this.
Weight savings also means that use of smaller diameter clips and webbing is endemic. One of the clips holding the compression strap on the side broke after firm tensionning. This was easily replaced, but don't go caveman when conpressing your straps.
Overall I'm very happy with this pack, used properly it will serve you well. Similar Products Used:
Osprey Xenith, Arcteryx RT45
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Review Date
December 6, 2002 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
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Reviewed by: bbense(Unregistered User)
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Mountaineer
, from Berkley, CA, USA
Price Paid:
$140.00
at mgear.com Summary:
Most of the rest of the packs I've owned I've started out liking and grown to detest
after many uses. The Khasmin is the only
pack I've owned that I've had the reverse
experience with. The more I use it the
happier I am with it. It is a mountaineers
pack. ( The patch on the back is for crampons) and it definitely has a weight
limit of around 40-45 lbs, however it is
great for mobility. If you climb or ski and are looking for a light multi-day pack, I highly recommend it. Similar Products Used:
Mountainsmith, Lowe Alpine, EMS
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Review Date
April 14, 2002 Overall Rating
5 of 5
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4 of 5
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Reviewed by: Dino Nardini(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from Nova Scotia, Canada
Price Paid:
$239.00
at The Trail Shop Summary:
Picked up this pack last summer; was looking for something durable but lightweight. This pack is perfect for me... lightweight and much more comfortable than my previous pack. I particularly like the pack-length access zipper for those 4-season-weather-days. An added bonus is the lid that converts into a roomy fanny pack, complete with bottle holster. I've used this on many occasions to carry my camera gear on day-hikes away from base-camp. My small tripod actually fits in the fanny pack.
Lots of mobility with this pack on, which is handy when climbing over steep trail. What can I say.. fits very well; best pack I've owned yet. Customer Service:
n/a Similar Products Used:
Kelty
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Review Date
January 12, 2002 Overall Rating
5 of 5
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4 of 5
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Reviewed by: Jon Edwards(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from Kentucky
Price Paid:
$260.00
at local outdoor store Summary:
Lately I have been cutting my pack weight and purchased this pack when my 8 lb external frame was overkill for 17 lbs of gear. The Khamsin handles this amount of gear and 6 days worth of food (~35 lbs pack and all) well and in good comfort. But dont expect to throw 45 pounds of stuff in it unless you want the central stay to impale your spinal column.
I did notice that the lumbar curve on the frame sheet is quite dramatic, causing bruising that other owners have noted. I removed the frame, bent the aluminum stay to my liking, though on this pack it was more difficult than usual. Also, underneath the lid is a patch of foam made into the fanny pack belt. Knowing that I dont need any back support for the fanny pack, I removed this foam and cut a strip to fit inside oval that holds the main hipbelt to the body of the pack. This has increased comfort emmensely.
Overall a superb pack for loads under 35 pounds. Similar Products Used:
Kelty continental divide-excellent for heavy loads, but too much for light trips
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Review Date
September 12, 2001 Overall Rating
5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Wayne Chan(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from Luleå, Sweden
Price Paid:
$0.00 Summary:
What you really notice about the Khamsin 62 is how light it is, exacly one kilo less than the Bora 62. However, its carrying capabitlities are nothing short of fantastic. The thermoformed hipbelt cups your hips like a new pair of jeans, and its shoulder straps have just the right amount of padding. The Spectra Hardline fabric sheds water and snow with ease. Nice features include a full-length zipper running down the side for easy access (believe me, it doesn't add that much weight), a top lid that converts into a fanny pack with a bottle holder, and loops to attach skis. As usual, the construction and attention to detail are first-class. Similar Products Used:
The North Face, Serratus, Lowe Alpine.
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