The Montane Trailblazer XT 35L Backpack is built for durability, adaptability and speed. Its recycled, high-performance RAPTOR CROSS 210D fabric is augmented with a PFC-Free DWR to keep your equipment dry. The breathable-foam back panel has been 3D-moulded to provide increased comfort for moving with heavier loads, and works with the COVALENT straps to provide stability. Fast and light missions in the mountains are made more efficient by the modular, easy-to-access storage and secure attachment for an ice axe or walking poles. The new Montane T-Hook system provides lightweight adaptability by allowing you to re-configure your pack on the fly. This highly durable backpack is the ideal companion for challenging walking, hiking and trekking routes, where you might be scrambling over rock or traversing snow and ice. It has the classic daypack capacity of 35L for missions where you need to pack a full loadout of kit, including an emergency warm layer, such as the Montane Men's Anti-Freeze Packable Hooded Down Jacket.
The Montane Trailblazer XT 35L Backpack is built for durability, adaptability and speed. Its recycled, high-performance RAPTOR CROSS 210D fabric is augmented with a PFC-Free DWR to keep your equipment dry. The breathable-foam back panel has been 3D-moulded to provide increased comfort for moving with heavier loads, and works with the COVALENT straps to provide stability. Fast and light missions in the mountains are made more efficient by the modular, easy-to-access storage and secure attachment for an ice axe or walking poles. The new Montane T-Hook system provides lightweight adaptability by allowing you to re-configure your pack on the fly. This highly durable backpack is the ideal companion for challenging walking, hiking and trekking routes, where you might be scrambling over rock or traversing snow and ice. It has the classic daypack capacity of 35L for missions where you need to pack a full loadout of kit, including an emergency warm layer, such as the Montane Men's Anti-Freeze Packable Hooded Down Jacket.
Construction
- Main - Raptor Cross 210D Triple Ripstop with PFC-Free DWR Coating
- Lining - Halo 200D with PFC-Free DWR Coating
- Mesh Pockets - Power Mesh
- Back Pad - Contact Open 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
- Easily adjustable ZephyrAD back system
- 3D moulded foam back panel - comfortable, stable fit with greater breathability and structure
- Accessible, wrap-around wand pockets with locking security zips - access bottles/snacks on the go, lock a larger bottle poking out of zip
- Zipped front pocket
- Zipped main compartment access
- Webbing compression straps - can compress from anywhere along hidden daisy chain
- Bivi opening with quick release cord lock adjustment
- Hidden daisy chain - compatible with custom T-hook system
- Ice axe/trekking pole webbing loop and cord lock
- Hydration bladder compatible
- Shoulder strap pockets with mesh gusset - can fit soft flasks or hard bottles
Suitable for
Hiking, Walking, Trekking
Materials
Main: 100% Nylon (recycled); Lining: 100% Polyester (100% recycled); Stretch mesh pockets: 80% Nylon (recycled), 20% Elastane; Back pad: 100% Polyester; Shoulder straps: 100% Polyester (recycled)
- JBJohn B.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars4 months agoGreat Rucksack - but ...
This is a really excellent pack - and now my 3rd from the Trailblazer range.
I bought it to replace the older "standard" Trailblazer 30 as I wanted something slightly bigger, and tougher. Also the dual lid closure straps on the 30 drove me slighty mad - as they didn't really cinch it down properly if the pack wasn't full.
Overall I think that this 35XT version is an improvement (compared to an already impressive pack) - but with a couple of slight caveats - at least for me .
Positives:
- Most of the many good features in the series have been retained
- The wider shoulder straps are very comfortable
- The stretchy "gussets" on the front shoulder pockets mean they are effectively bigger, and are much better for holding a proper compass, a folded plastic map (maybe even a mobile) etc
- I prefer the central "alpine" lid closure as the lid doesn't flap around with a half-filled pack
- Although the pack is a bit heavier I don't really notice the difference once loaded. I think it's an acceptable compromise in order to get the more durable fabric (hence "XT" ...) which I suspect will last longer, and be better for winter use.
Caveats:
- I like the idea of the vertical full length zips at the back which give access to the main body one one side , and to a useful shallow rear pocket on the other (replacing the big rear mesh pocket on the old standard 30 pack) . However I'm not sure yet whether they are actually an improvement in practice. The mesh pocket was super-quick to access …
- SRScott R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8 months agosolid backpack
seems pretty rugged so far, and is nice to use, once you have set it up properly.
Adjusting the back is a little awkward, but is only something you would really do once, so not a great bother. The elasticated chest straps took longer for me to get into a comfy position, and the toggle fittings are awkward to move about.
The waist band is super padded and nice and comfy, and the placement of the stretchy hip pockets is really nice to use. You can also reach around to get to the wand pockets should you need to as well. The wand pockets and side compression straps are fine, do what you would would expect.
The chest pockets are OK. They do stretch, and can take a soft flask or trail treats with no bother, but they are a tight fit for modern phones.
There is a hidden front pocket which is useful for flatter items such as a map, and would keep it separate from the main compartment. The main part has top and side opening, but you need to pop the side compression strap open to use that usefully. The top opening is good, nice and wide, and easy to use.
The lid has a good top pocket, and a secure underlid pocket for keys etc.
There is also a single axe/pole loop which is nicely hidden away into a little recess with an accompanying elasticated toggle further up the sack.
All in all, I like this pack.. it does run a little warmer on the back than my previous pack, but the back is well padded, so not entirely unexpected.
It does seem cavernous for its 35L capacity as well. Would…
- PMPeter M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoTrailblazer XT 35
Excellent build quality.
Very comfy carry.
Good design.
Wished I had one years ago!
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