REVIEW: High Ground Gear Summit 5 Pack

07/18/2019By Redaktion

5 Day Pack 80 liters ALICE Funk Backpack

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Anyone who spends more than three days outdoors knows that a lot more gear is needed for that. Especially when everyone is wearing the same thing, it usually means that a lot more is taken along. In order to be able to transport everything reasonably well during the long march, a large backpack is needed. High Ground Gear has just the right thing for you, the Summit 5 Pack. This five-day backpack has a lot to offer. We went to the mountains – see the video above – and took a close look at it.

First of all, an overview of the technical details:

500D Cordura/YKK Zippers
MIL-W-17337 MILSPEC Webbing
Lightweight rigid frame
Zipped cable channels in the shoulder strap
Water bladder compartment
Quick Release Hip Belt
Internal PALS panel
74 liter total volume; 59 liters in the main compartment and 4 x 3.7 liters in the side compartments
Reversible rain cover Coyote/Signal Red
Empty weight of 3.75 kg

What we see on the man's back above has the nickname "Big Cloud" with us. However, what immediately catches the eye is the slim, sleek design of the backpack. On the outside, there are only PALS loops on the lid compartment, nowhere else.

From the front, you can see only the shoulder straps and the hip belt. Both are very complex in design, we will introduce them in detail.

These are the aforementioned PALS loops. Four rows of six loops each provide additional space for the already very voluminous Summit 5 Pack.

In the lid, there is a zipped, flat compartment where maps and similar items in A5 format fit well.

On the back, there is a Velcro opening into the main compartment. If you are carrying a radio in the Summit 5 Pack, you can thread antennas and cables through here.

The carrying handle lives up to its promise and can be attached to the frame with Velcro so that it doesn't interfere when it's not needed.

There are two smaller pockets stacked on each side. These pockets are relatively small, measuring 12 x 20 x 10 cm (W x H x D) and according to the manufacturer hold about 3.7 liters.

These pockets are perfect for a 1 liter Nalgene including a drinking cup. Due to the positioning of the additional pockets on the side, the center of gravity shifts towards the body, making the Summit 5 Pack easier to carry.

The Nalgene disappears completely inside the side pocket. Camping stoves, rain ponchos, and heaps of food also feel comfortable in them. If not filled, they can easily be flattened thanks to the thoughtful placement of the compression straps.

Two straps have been placed on the bottom through which the depth of the backpack can be adjusted.

You can also find an access into the main compartment here …

… and the included rain cover has found its place in a separate compartment here. The cover is in Coyote Brown and can be reversed to Signal Red. Very practical. The raincover is generously sized to always fit over the Summit 5 Pack.