Marmot Product Reviews and Ratings - Winter Packs

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Brand:Marmot

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Tested and refined with Doug Coombs, the La Meije by Marmot is a fast and efficient ski pack for the vertical world that sports the unique Coombs Ski Carrying System.<ul><li>Made with tough 420-denier broken twill nylon and reinforced with 860-denier HT nylon, it'll take abuse from rock and tool without giving in</li><li>Trap door access through the back panel means you can get to gear anywhere in the pack without unpacking</li><li>An external holder for your rope, skins and crampons leaves more room in the pack</li><li>The bellows front pocket keeps things like skins or maps close at hand</li><li>There is an internal ice axe holder as well as a quick grab external holder for when you need it fast</li><li>It includes a unique system of straps, for securing your sticks, called the Coombs Ski Carrying System</li><li>There are internal pockets for probe poles and a shovel handle</li><li>The waist belt has pockets for small stuff like power bars</li></ul><ul><li>Capacity: 2200 cubic inches</li><ul><li>Weight: 3 lbs 6 oz</li><ul><li>Material: 420-denier / 860-denier nylon</li><ul><li>Number of pockets: 5 + main compartment</li><ul><li>Fit range: 18-20 inches</li></ul>

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Compact(3), Lightweight(5), Rugged(3), Stable(3), Tough(3)

Best Uses:

Back country(3)

Stout Sack

By OLAF

from WHITEROOM on 12/19/2007

Pros:

COMFORT, Excelent fit, Nice volume, Rugged, Stable

Best Uses:

Back Country, Front country

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a great pack for day trips into the backcountry for some turns. It's hard to tell you are wearing a pack on the descent (well designed support). More than ample storage space both inside and out. The front panel keeps your shovel and probe handy. Seperate exterior pocket for storing skins is a nice feature. Ski carrying system locks them in tight for booting. This pack would also serve you well on more serious alpine objectives. All in all I'd say it's pretty bomber.

killer pack

By troutbum

from not where i want to be on 3/6/2007

Pros:

Flexible, Lightweight, Rugged, Stable

Cons:

Difficult To Set Up, Need instructions

Best Uses:

Back Country, Deep Powder, Great size

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

only bad thing is that Marmot does not include instructions for all ski attachment options

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Not just the perfect winter pack

By Power Powder Peter

from Banff, Alberta, Canada on 7/20/2006

Pros:

Flexible, Lightweight, Rugged, Stable

Best Uses:

Back Country, Cross Country, Deep Powder

After back country skiing with a borrowed La Meije last season, I knew I had to have my own. Not only did it fit all of my avi gear, but my SLR and pro zoom lens fit nice and snug in the pack while being accessible quickly when required. They took their time to get the design just right, and it shows. The La Meije is hard to track down, so grab one if you can.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

The Best Pack for Backcountry Skiing

By George

from Oakland, CA on 3/24/2006

Pros:

Comfortable, Compact, Lightweight, Tough

Best Uses:

backcountry skiing

I ski 40+ days with a pack. This is the best pack I have ever owned. Designed from the start to be a skier's pack. Very comfortable. Extremely easy to get stuff in and out of the pack. Can get skis on and off within seconds. Even a special place for powerbars.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

best designed pack yet

By high on mountains

from Great Falls, MT on 3/14/2006

Pros:

Compact, Great fit, Lightweight, Tough

Best Uses:

ski mountaineering

The best pack that I have ever skied with. Fits so well that I don't even notice it. Handles the load perfectly when hiking and is just big enough for everything that you need, but not big enough so that you don't bring the crap you don't. Great for tram riding and skiing the back country in Jackson too.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Best pack ever

By Birdman from Logan, UT on 2/9/2006

Pros:

Compact, Lightweight, Tough, Works flawlessly

Works well as a day use pack. It sinches down small enough to be out of the way. Still big enough two or more days in the back country.

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