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HB-28 is the club’s largest internal
frame backpack at 5500 cubic inches capacity – and the most popular, being
rented six times each year.
Its space will haul enough gear for multiday
outings, but know your own weight limitation as can easily be stuffed over 40-50
pounds.
The empty pack itself is almost seven pounds.
Since this pack is shared among club members, a
good recommendation is to make the initial adjustments at home, before hitting
the trail, by loading a bag (or two) of cat litter and walking around the house
(including stairs).
Tighten the belt first so that it fits over your
hip bone, then tighten the shoulder straps, and finally snug the load lifter
straps.
There is a sternum strap that can also be used, if
desired.
The top lid will convert to a fanny
pack if need to haul smaller items to another locations.
The main con per reviewers is the lack of smaller
external pockets on pack body.
One person used small stuff sacks held under the
compression lines.
Recommend that you reserve early
since it is popular over the peak season in this area.
This
backpack was purchased in 2000.
A competitive pack would be Granite Gear Access
5500.
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