GoLite Women's Jam Backpacking Backpack

GoLite Women's Jam Backpacking Backpack

Recommended gear for NOLS Light and Fast Backpacking course, the GoLite Women's Jam Backpacking ia a classic UltraLite backpack.

• 50% Recycled 210 Denier Nylon Gridstop + Dyneema®, 50% Recycled 210 Denier Nylon Double-Ripstop
• High-Void Polyester Mesh
• Double-Wishbone™ hipbelt connection transfers weight efficiently to the hips and features quick-access zippered stretch pockets
• High-void meshes on back panel, hipbelt and shoulder harness move moisture quickly and promote rapid drying
• Removable closed cell foam back pad
• Proprietary ComPACKtor™ system reduces pack volume via easy to use anchor/strap system
• New larger front pocket organizes bulky gear
• Two side stretch pockets hold 1L bottles + trekking poles
• Side compression straps with quick release buckles convert to front attachment system for sleeping pads, snowboards, snowshoes, etc.
• Twin ice axe loops and handle straps
• Cinch & roll-top closure system with top compression strap
• Internal stretch woven hydration sleeve with righty and lefty hydration tube ports
• Adjustable sternum strap with whistle
• Volume: 2867 in3, 47 liters
• Weight: 1 lb 11 oz, 785 g

Purchase the GoLite Jam Backpacking Backpack for Women from Altrec.com. All order totals over $45 qualify for free ground shipping.

Reviews

MinimalistTraveler - December 18 2010

For Lightweight Traveling & Backpacking
I have been a backpack traveler for many, many years. I have used the traditional "travel backpacks" such as from Eagle Creek, eBags, etc. in the past. Although they work relatively okay, either the hip belt support is missing - which is difficult when walking about town for miles; or the capacity is too large (or will not cinch down when I don't have as many items); or there are too many random, and unnecessary pockets; or the pack is too wide for my small frame; or the bag is quite heavy on its own. After doing my homework, the GoLite backpacks intrigued me because of its ultralight weight (1 lb 7 oz), its minimalist design, ability to cinch down (similar to a regular book/laptop backpack) or expand up (almost 2900 cu in), and the narrow fit to help my center of gravity with a hip belt that fits me in the right spot - even with my 5'0" frame. The "Jam" is middle of the road in size - I'm losing about 500 cu inches in space that I am used to carrying, but with careful packing, I don't even miss it. Please note that there are many good reviews on this product on other sites, but primarily in the context of hiking/backpacking - which I plan on using the GoLite for as well.

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