


My old Mountainsmith Day lumbar pack that I bought used on eBay a few years ago has served me very well and it's time to replace it. I bought a newer, smaller Mountainsmith lumbar pack for my son to use a while back and I like the updated version even more than my older one.
A lumbar pack makes a great 'day bag' when canoeing. A 'day bag' holds gear that one needs to access easily throughout the day (camera, binoculars, rain gear, etc.) without digging through a large portage pack. Lumbar packs ride securely out of the way when portaging a canoe.
Stoutly made and versatile I use the pack to carry my camera and other gear for short hikes, walks around town, and any other time I need to stow a few things. In fact it makes a great bag for disk golf. The waist belt stows away in its own compartment when using the bag with the detachable shoulder strap.
Load adjusting straps assure I can carry pretty heavy loads (15-20 lbs) without the pack flopping around or sagging. Two mesh water bottle holders hold a 1 qt Nalgene bottle or other gear. The pack has a front compartment and a generously sized main compartment with a zippered pocket that is ideal for stowing a wallet and there's a clip for keys. There's also a ticket pocket behind the well-padded back panel. Larger gear can be carried outside of the bag (most often I carry a wet raincoat or a waterproof map case) with an adjustable lashing cord.
I really appreciate the large zipper tabs and sturdy, trouble free, two-way zippers on the main compartment. Both compartments are lined with tough yellow nylon - a great feature when you are trying to locate something in the pack. My older model Mountainsmith has no lining and is like staring into a black hole.
Finally the pack is advertised to be made of recycled soda bottles.
| Dimensions |
13'' x 12'' x 8'' |
33 x 30.5 x 20.5cm |
| Weight |
1 lbs 7oz |
.77 kg |
| Volume |
854 cu. in. |
14 liters |
Mountainsmith Day Recycled-Fabric Lumbar Pack
at Amazon
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