The Montane Trailblazer 18L Backpack is mapped to your body to stay stable when moving at pace, and is made with recycled materials. The COVALENT harness and shoulder straps and 100% recycled RAPTOR CROSS LITE 70D fabric provide lightweight durability, comfort and performance. This backpack has more than twice the carrying capacity of the Trailblazer 8L, but only weighs 75g more, and can carry everything you need to be self-sufficient for fast and light one-day missions in the mountains. Easy-to-access and adaptable storage includes wrap-around pockets, the modular Montane T-Hook system, and a stretch mesh front pocket, for fuel, drinks and spare layers. Vertical and horizontal compression straps secure the load, while the T-Hook system can be configured to carry walking poles in the mode that best suits your activity, whether you’re running your favourite trail, or fast packing off the beaten track.
The Montane Trailblazer 18L Backpack is mapped to your body to stay stable when moving at pace, and is made with recycled materials. The COVALENT harness and shoulder straps and 100% recycled RAPTOR CROSS LITE 70D fabric provide lightweight durability, comfort and performance. This backpack has more than twice the carrying capacity of the Trailblazer 8L, but only weighs 75g more, and can carry everything you need to be self-sufficient for fast and light one-day missions in the mountains. Easy-to-access and adaptable storage includes wrap-around pockets, the modular Montane T-Hook system, and a stretch mesh front pocket, for fuel, drinks and spare layers. Vertical and horizontal compression straps secure the load, while the T-Hook system can be configured to carry walking poles in the mode that best suits your activity, whether you’re running your favourite trail, or fast packing off the beaten track.
Construction
- Main - Raptor Cross Lite 70D with durable UTS Polyurethane Composite coating and a PFC-Free DWR Coating
- Lining - Halo 200D with PFC-Free DWR Coating
- Mesh Pockets - Power Mesh
- Shoulder Straps & Hip fins - Contact Air Mesh Plus
Features
- Customisable, body-hugging trail specific COVALENT harness - pulls pack close to body using vertical and horizontal compression
- Two off-centre Montane Click and Go chest harness straps for security whilst moving at fast pace
- Accessible, wrap-around wand pockets with locking security zips - access bottles/snacks on the go, lock a larger bottle poking out of zip
- Mesh stretch front pocket for quick access gear/layers on the move
- Hidden security pocket with key clip underneath mesh front pocket
- Bonded front panel and modular T-hook system - can be used to attach poles (front of pack or side carry), bungee system, extra compression strap - customise to suit your needs
- Hydration bladder compatible
- Shoulder strap pockets with mesh gusset - can fit soft flasks or hard bottles
Suitable for
Hiking, Walking, Fastpacking
Materials
Main: 100% Nylon (recycled); Lining: 100% Polyester (100% recycled); Stretch mesh pockets: 80% Nylon (recycled), 20% Elastane; Shoulder straps: 100% Polyester (recycled)
- PPhilipI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 months agoMontane Trailblazer® 18L Backpack
This is the perfect rucksack for ultra fast packing or running in the hills.
Was this helpful? - SWS w.Rated 3 out of 5 stars6 months agoTrailblazer 18
Pack looks great and is very light weight. Fits great very comfortable.
However, I bought this on the strength of reviews on YouTube which may have been influenced by the manufacturer giving them for free.
To be honest I think this is a summer only bag when you need very minimal items.
It's not waterproof or even water repellent and you aren't going to fit much in it.
If you have just a 750 ml flask in an maybe some waterproof trousers then your bag is full, so it's not something I'd use in winter.
As you will see it doesntveven have bungee straps on the bac, even though it has holes to put one, where maybe you could put your coat
You can buy a waterproof cover at additional cost.
So whilst it looks great and feels comfortable, for me, it's very limited.
Was this helpful? - ADand Deliver T.I recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars6 months agoMontane Trailblazer® 18L Backpack
Great product, just want I needed a versatile pack fir day walks where I need a few essentials, could easily pack for a full longer day.
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