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Review by scubanclimb (1)
Sidewinder (Manufacturer link) Average Rating : 5.00/5
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Review by: scubanclimb, 2005-06-18
Have to give it a 5 because it was on closeout at REI so the price was good. Pros -
1. Good quality construction and durable so far.
2. Rope straps are nice and actually work pretty well to hold the rope in place.
3. The waist strap is removable - works good when you want a casual pack to carry to the gym.
4. Waist strap is beefy enough to make a real difference when you're fully loaded down.
I used this pack out in Red Rocks this spring for some easy trad. I packed gear inside and hung the rope on top. When I got to the wall (Solar Slab). I threw the 2nd rope inside the bag with some water and Gatorade and wore it while climbing. It's maybe a tad big to climb with because it makes it harder to reach gear at the very back of your harness.
Overall a very useful pack.
1. Good quality construction and durable so far.
2. Rope straps are nice and actually work pretty well to hold the rope in place.
3. The waist strap is removable - works good when you want a casual pack to carry to the gym.
4. Waist strap is beefy enough to make a real difference when you're fully loaded down.
I used this pack out in Red Rocks this spring for some easy trad. I packed gear inside and hung the rope on top. When I got to the wall (Solar Slab). I threw the 2nd rope inside the bag with some water and Gatorade and wore it while climbing. It's maybe a tad big to climb with because it makes it harder to reach gear at the very back of your harness.
Overall a very useful pack.