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GoLite Pinnacle Pack

Hiking & Camping > BackpacksRated: *** by 3 reviews.

ProLite Gear

Constructed of Dyneema® gridstop nylon, the Pinnacle is the ultimate large volume ultra-lite pack. Foam padding in the back and hip belt wings provides support, and Brock™ foam padding beefs up the spacer mesh shoulder straps to ensure long-lasting comfort. A large front pocket two side angled stretch mesh pockets provide easy access to stored items, and two side compression straps plus the comPACKtor system neatly decompress unused pack space for smooth hauling.

Specifications

Stronger than steel and lighter than any other high-performance fiber

  • Extremely durable and light polyethylene fibers – they float on water
  • Chemical, water, and UV resistant
  • Used to reinforce 210 Denier (medium-weight) ripstop nylon
  • 10-times stronger than steel and 2-times stronger than Kevlar by weight
  • The resulting pack fabric is extremely light and durable, and is somewhat water resistant – designed for the rigors of backpacking and mountaineering

The comPACKtor system makes your GoLite pack far more versatile by enabling you to reduce your pack's volume through the use of two fixed compression anchor clips. How to use: with the pack empty, simply connect the two fixed compression anchor clips. Instantly, your pack volume and profile is smaller for shorter duration trips

Features:

  • Adjustable hip-belt with two stretch mesh pockets
  • Adjustable sternum strap and hip belt
  • ComPACKtor system
  • Haul loop
  • Ice axe loops with lite-weight elastic cord and pack hook system for closure
  • Internal stretch mesh hydration sleeve with righty and lefty hydration tube ports
  • Large front pocket
  • Padded hip belt wings
  • Removable foam back pad for comfort
  • Roll-top closure system
  • Space mesh shoulder straps with Brock™ foam padding
  • Top compression strap
  • Two angled side mesh pockets with elastic top binding
  • Two side compression straps with quick release buckles

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear (2008)

Constructed of bombproof Dyneema® gridstop nylon, the Pinnacle is the ultimate large volume ultra-lite pack. Foam padding in the back and hip belt wings provides support, and Brock™ foam padding beefs up the spacer mesh shoulder straps to ensure long-lasting comfort. A large front pocket with a watertight zip and two side angled stretch mesh pockets provide easy access to stored items, and two side compression straps plus the comPACKtor system neatly decompress unused pack space for smooth hauling.
Pack Specs
Volume: 4000 in3 | 61 liters
Hydration: 3 Liter Hydration Compatible, Reservoir not included
Fabric: Dyneema
Stronger than steel and lighter than any other high-performance fiber
Extremely durable and light polyethylene fibers – they float on water
Chemical, water, and UV resistant
Used to reinforce 210 Denier (medium-weight) ripstop nylon
10-times stronger than steel and 2-times stronger than Kevlar by weight
The resulting pack fabric is extremely light and durable, and is somewhat water resistant – designed for the rigors of backpacking and mountaineering
Features
Imported
Dyneema® gridstop
Watertight zipper for roomy front pocket
Comfortable foam back pad and hip belt wings
Space mesh shoulder straps with Brock foam padding
Adjustable sternum strap and webbing for hip belt
Two side hydration openings with internal hydration sleeve
Cord lock to secure top closure
Two angled side mesh pockets with elastic top binding for easy access while wearing
Ice axe loops with lightweight elastic cord and pack hook system for closure
Two side compression straps with quick release buckles
Top compression strap
ComPACKtor system
Haul Loop

Altrec Outlet

Constructed of bombproof Dyneema® gridstop nylon, the Pinnacle is the ultimate large volume ultra-lite pack. Foam padding in the back and hip belt wings provides support, and Brock™ foam padding beefs up the spacer mesh shoulder straps to ensure long-lasting comfort. A large front pocket with a watertight zip and two side angled stretch mesh pockets provide easy access to stored items, and two side compression straps plus the comPACKtor system neatly decompress unused pack space for smooth hauling.

Features:

  • Adjustable sternum strap and webbing for hip belt
  • ComPACKtor system
  • Comfortable foam back pad and hip belt wings
  • Cord Lock to secure top closure
  • Haul LoopQ lb 9 oz. | 710 g
  • Hydration Compatible
  • Ice axe loops with lite-weight elastic cord and pack hook system for closure
  • Imported
  • Large front pocket with watertight zipper
  • Space mesh shoulder straps with Brock foam padding
  • Top compression strap
  • Two angled side mesh pockets with elastic top binding for easy access while wearing
  • Two side compression straps with quick release buckles
  • Volume: 4400 in3 | 72 liters

This description was also provided by: Altrec


Campsaver.com

Constructed of Dyneema® gridstop nylon, the GoLite Pinnacle Pack is the ultimate large volume ultra-lite pack. Foam padding in the back and hip belt wings provides support, and Brock foam padding beefs up the spacer mesh shoulder straps to ensure long-lasting comfort. A large front pocket two side angled stretch mesh pockets provide easy access to stored items, and two side compression straps plus the comPACKtor system neatly decompress unused pack space for smooth hauling.

Features:

  • Adjustable sternum strap and hip belt
  • ComPACKtor system
  • Haul loop
  • Ice axe loops with lite-weight elastic cord and pack hook system for closure
  • Internal stretch mesh hydration sleeve with righty and lefty hydration tube ports
  • Large front pocket
  • Padded hip belt wings
  • Removable foam back pad for comfort
  • Roll-top closure system
  • Space mesh shoulder straps with Brock foam padding
  • Top compression strap
  • Two angled side mesh pockets with elastic top binding
  • Two side compression straps with quick release buckles

Backcountry.com

GoLite trimmed everything from the Women’s Pinnacle Pack to shave weight under the two-pound mark while still keeping the minimal essentials. A large front pocket takes place of the lid pocket, and the lid—gone. GoLite added two side pockets to provide a place to stash gloves, snacks, and other small necessities. Dyneema fabric handles an impressive amount of abuse both on the trail and in the mountains, and dual ice axe loops make this pack winter ready.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Access Types:Top
Detachable Pack:No
Gear Loops:No
Hydration Compatible:Yes
Ice Axe Loops:2
Manufacturer Warranty:1 Year
Material:Dyneema
Pockets:[External] 1 front, 2 side
Rain Cover:No
Recommended Use:Fastpacking, hiking, alpine climbing
Shovel Pocket:Yes
Ski Carry:No
Sleeping Bag Compartment:No
Snowboard Carry:No
Suspension:Padded shoulder straps, padded back panel
Torso Adjustment:No
Volume:3700cu in (61L)
Weight:30oz (884g)

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ColorSize
SmallMedium
Thyme Coriander
Thyme Coriander
120.98120.00120.98
Avocado
Avocado
130.00 
Cornflower / Sapphire
Cornflower / Sapphire
120.00149.95149.95
Grease / Night
Grease / Night
149.95149.95120.00149.95149.95
Iris
Iris
130.0062.2962.29
Grease
Grease
120.98130.00120.98
Cornflower Sapphire120.98149.95120.98

Legend

  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - ProLite Gear
  •     - Campsaver.com
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Altrec Outlet

Notes:

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear (2008) offers this product at $122.99, but does not provide any color/size information.

GoLite Pinnacle Pack Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

GoLite Pinnacle Pack

Rating:****

I love this pack-- I have the '08 model and it is super light but still includes everything I need. I am slightly bothered that GoLite put a bunch of bells and whistles in for the '09 year which bumped the weight up 8 ounces, but it's still well below the weight of most packs.

djf3041264 at Backcountry.com on 07/29/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Not the pack for me

Rating:***
I ended up returning this pack because it uses a flexible back pad, while I prefer something sturdier. The hip straps are not rigid, and the top does not afford much protection from the rain (I couldn't tell this from the picture), unlike the GoLite Quest, which has a top cover. Ultra-light backpackers may prefer this pack, but for my needs, I prefer the slightly heavier Quest.
Anonymous at Altrec on 09/17/2009