Mammut Heron Pro 70 Backpack - Men's

Price: $296.89 - $329.95 at 2 stores.

Average Rating: 5 out of 5

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Altrec

Approaching the Cirque of the Unclimables, the Mammut Heron Pro 70 Backpack is super-rigged for your heavy base camp weight with a pivoting belt that optimizes balance with a minimum of effort even when traversing exposed terrain. After customizing the fit with is changeable Butterfly aluminum 8 mm frame, 4-level back system, and angle adjustment of the hip belt, your big load doesn't seem so unreasonable. Topped to the gills you've extended the adjustable and removable lid, used the removable bottom compartment, and slung a layering top and essentials off the daisy chain gear carrier. Tensioning the compression straps at the side front, gear stays put as you dig into the large front pocket, 2 stretch side pockets, stowable bottle holder, and pocket on the hip belt for a sundry of essentials during a lunch break. Securing the 2 ice tool attachments, you grab your trekking poles off their attachment, pull the pocketed round-shaped lid and convert is to a lumbar for a ridgeline reconnaissance. Thankfully it's not too much farther, and everything will jettison out of the Heron Pro 70's large front-access main compartment for your extended base camp.

Features:

2 attachments for ice tool and trekking poles
2 stretch side pockets
2-layer, high-density EVA back padding, hip and shoulder belts with laminated stretch fabric cover
Angle adjustment of the hip belt
Butterfly frame 8 mm aluminum, adjustable
Compression straps can be tensioned at the side or the front
Daisy chain gear carrier
Dimensions: 78x32x31cm.
Height-adjustable and removable lid, with waterproof tape. Round-shaped lid with pocket
Highly abrasion-resistant Tritan ripstop nylon with 10,000 mm water column
Hydration system compatible
Large front access to the main compartment
Large front pocket
Lid converts to lumbar pack
Material: upper fabric - 420D Nylon Tritan Ripstop, trim fabric - 420D Nylon Oxford HD, base fabric - 840D Nylon Ballistic Back System BALANCE Butterfly DLT[TM]
Pocket on the hip belt
Recommended for: Travel, Expeditions, Backpacking, Classical Alpinism, Approach
Removable bottom compartment
Stowable bottle holder
The 4-level back system can be easily adjusted to suit the length of the wearer’s back
The compression straps for the bottom compartment can also be used to carry gear
The swiveling hip belt keeps the backpack in balance with a minimum of effort
Volume: 70L
Weight: 2420g.

Mountain Gear

For serious trips where capacity is paramount and having the strength and comfort level to match the capacity is equal - the Heron Pro 70 pack from Mammut excels in balance and support and is ready to take on multi-day adventures. Get there with this durable pack that has a Butterfly suspension system that allows your upper torso to move without feeling restricted, and that features enough bells and whistles to keep you organized and on the go.

Features:

Cushion your back with 2-layer, high-density EVA back padding while shoulder belts and a detachable hip belt with laminated stretch fabric covers redistribute weight more evenly
Designed with Butterfly suspension that allows the upper torso to move freelylightweight, yet durable 8 mm aluminum frame
Hydration system compatible
Keep essential gear close by in the floating lid with flap pocket, and keep it safe via waterproof tape; stow your ice tools or trekking poles at reach with two attachments
Maximize adjustability and flexible comfort thanks to the 4-level back system that accommodates various back lengths and the swiveling, angle adjusting hipbelt that keeps the pack in balance with little efford
Perfect for summit attempts, pack can be stripped down to the bare minimum when you need to cut back weight thanks to a removable bottom compartment, lid, and flap that converts to a lumbar pack
Plenty of other storage and organizing options with a large front access point to the main compartment, large front pocket, 2 stretch side pockets, stowable water bottle holder, hip belt pocket, and daisy chain gear carrier
Secure your load with the compression straps that can be tensioned at the sides or the front

Great Pack!

Kasner at Altrec on 07/07/2010

Rated:

What a great pack. It is exactly what I wanted in my next pack. First off it does have a separate area for your sleeping bag at the bottom of the back. The pack is either a top loading or can be unzipped from the front and opened as a side loading pack, which is great for just pulling one thing out like the jetboil, because it boils fast! Also the pack has another zip down pocket on the outside which is perfect for holding your rain jacket and can get to it in a snap! The waste band and shoulder straps are super comfortable and the fit is great! The top flap actually detaches from the bag and is to be used if need be as a fanny pack for day hikes which is awesome! The only thing that I do not like is the smallish inside hydration pouch inside. I have an MSR Dromedary 4L bag, and when filled, does not fit inside the pouch. With some force and moving it around I was able to get it to slide it but anything larger than a 4L hydrobag will have to go on the bottom of this pack! Other than that this is a great 2010 bag and should definitely be looked at by some of the gear reviewers. Has plenty of hook points to latch on ropes, axes and anything else you would need! Also has a soft water bottle holder that comes out of the side of the bag. 2 pockets on the side make holding nalgenes a breeze! All in all I give this a 4.8 stars if they had it. Also the 70L Long is perfect for a super long weekend and even better week long pack!