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Montane have another size to the highly successful Trailblazer line-up. It still teems with features and boasts an adjustable back, stiffened framesheet and the 25L capacity is ready for racing and fastpacking alike.
Montane says
For mountain trails, where low-weight, stability and quick access to kit is essential. The COVALENT harness delivers a customisable, body-hugging fit, stabilising your load without restricting movement. A multitude of pockets offers easy access to hydration, food and kit while on the move.
Our Verdict
Montane's Trailblazer 25 Litre Rucksack might look the same as the rest of the range but that's no bad thing. It still combines a vest style carry harness with a padded hipbelt to produce what is one of the most stable packs available - ideal for runners, mountain marathoners and fastpackers. The addition of 25 litre version allows enough space for all you need for overnight trips but also works for day trips where additional kit may be required.
For some people with the right kit and mentality 25 litres is enough for a few days backpacking and Montane have paid particular attention to accessibility of gear, so there are two zipped strap pockets and two very generous zipped mesh pockets on the hipbelt that continue round onto the sides of the main compartment - in a great piece of design. There's a further external pocket on the main bag for wet tent, waterproofs or anything else you want out side of the main compartment.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Customisable, body-hugging COVALENT harness
- Easily adjustable ZephyrAD back system
- Two off-centre Montane Click and Go chest harness straps
- Two harness pockets with security zips
- Accessible, wrap-around wand pockets with security zips
- Bivi opening with Cord Lord quick release adjustment
- Large side stretch pockets for external storage
- Side compression
- Front daisy chain with reflective detailing
- Multiple pole attachment points
- Activities: Fastpacking / Mountain Walking
Specifications
- Weight: 718g
- Maximum dimensions (cm): 54 (H) / 25.5 (W) / 18.5 (D)
- Unisex one size back length: 45-53cm / 18-21in
Material
- RAPTOR Cross Lite 70 denier fabric
- RAPTOR Resistance 210 denier base panels
- CONTACT Air Mesh Plus on harness
- CONTACT Open Mesh back panel
- HALO lining
