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 HB-27 is the smallest (2600
cubic inches) backpack owned by the club, therefore our lightest at four pounds,
six ounces.
(Ultralight packs are half this weight.)
With improvements downsizing camping gear, this pack would
be adequate for a warm weather outing.
Its features include a detachable rear pocket to carry
essentials as a daypack, and two side pockets for water bottles.
There are dual
vertical daisy chains, which can be useful for toting a few odd
items.
The suspension design covers a 16 to 18 inch torso range.
The pack manual recommends the following loading arrangement:
1)
Place
a light-weight sleeping bag at the very bottom of the internal pocket.
2)
Next
load the heaviest gear being taken, such as extra water or food.
It’s important to have these heavy items near your center of gravity for
load balance.
3)
Stuff
clothes around the heavy gear to hold it in place.
4)
Place
on top of the main pocket rain gear and other lightweight items for easier
access.
5)
In the
top lid or the daypack, place small items, such as headlamp, first aid kit, etc.
which need to be grabbed quickly.
One reviewer
stated to not overstuff the daypack or you might be given the nickname "Ninja
Turtle" for a shell-like hump.
The recommendation for this pack is that it is good
for a lightweight weekend trip.
This backpack was purchased in November 2000
for $189.
Marmot appears to have replaced this model with their newer Diva
line.
Note the “Glissade” trade name is also used for a line of outdoor
gloves by Black Diamond and outdoor jackets by Berghaus.
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