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GoLite Quest Pack

Hiking & Camping > BackpacksRated: ***** by 1 review. Also available for: Men

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear (2008)

The Quest is a fully featured, supremely comfortable all-season backpack. Made of durable Velocity fabric, it has a moldable framesheet with two adjustable aluminum stays for maximum support. The shaped back panel and compression-molded hip belt wings contour to the back and hips to keep you happy no matter what you’re hauling. The adjustable webbing hip belt has two easy access bellowed mesh pockets and two angled side stretch mesh pockets allow for convenient storage. The side compression straps release and join to opposite sides for carrying a snowboard or snowshoes, and the comPACKtor system lets you neatly tuck in extra pack space.
Pack Specs
Volume: 4250 in3 | 72 liters
Hydration: 3 Liter Hydration Compatible, Reservoir not included
Fabric: Velocity nylon
100% nylon
Super durable
Polyurethane-coated and DWR-treated for extreme water resistance
Features
Imported
Constructed of super-durable Velocity
Adjustable webbing hip-belt with two bellowed mesh pockets and zippers for closures
GoLite reflective hydration tube guides on shoulder straps
Two side hydration openings with internal hydration sleeve
No. 5 Watertight zipper for the main compartment
Front pocket is big enough for a shovel, shovel handle, skins, probe all together
Two side compression straps with quick release
Removable lid with a welded watertight zipper for top pocket
ComPACKtor system
Side compression straps release and join to opposite side for carrying a snowboard, snowshoes, etc vertically
Haul Loop
Frame sheet with 2 adjustable aluminum stays
Space mesh shoulder straps with Brock foam padding
Adjustable sternum strap with whistle
Adjustable load lifter straps
Two angled side mesh pockets with elastic top binding for easy access while wearing
Shaped back panel and hip wings with padding to contour to the back and hips
Cord Lock to secure top closure
Ice axe loops with lightweight elastic cord and pack hook system for closure
Top compression strap
Contoured, compression molded hip wings with supreme cushion that cups the hips while in use
Uses
Alpinism
Mountaineering
All-season backpacking
Adventure travel

Campsaver.com

The GoLite Quest Pack is a fully featured, supremely comfortable all-season backpack. Made of durable Velocity fabric, it has a moldable framesheet with two adjustable aluminum stays for maximum support. The shaped back panel and compression-molded hip belt wings contour to the back and hips to keep you happy no matter what you're hauling. The adjustable webbing hip belt has two easy access bellowed mesh pockets and two angled side stretch mesh pockets allow for convenient storage. The side compression straps release and join to opposite sides for carrying a snowboard or snowshoes, and the comPACKtor system lets you neatly tuck in extra pack space.

Features:

  • Adjustable load lifter straps
  • Adjustable sternum strap with whistle
  • Adjustable webbing hip-belt with two bellowed mesh pockets and zippers for closures
  • ComPACKtor system
  • Constructed of super-durable Velocity
  • Contoured, compression molded hip wings with supreme cushion that cups the hips while in use
  • Cord Lock to secure top closure
  • Frame sheet with 2 adjustable aluminum stays
  • Front pocket is big enough for a shovel, shovel handle, skins, probe all together
  • GoLite reflective hydration tube guides on shoulder straps
  • Haul Loop
  • Ice axe loops with lightweight elastic cord and pack hook system for closure
  • No. 5 Watertight zipper for the main compartment
  • Polyurethane-coated and DWR-treated for extreme water resistance
  • Removable lid with a welded watertight zipper for top pocket
  • Shaped back panel and hip wings with padding to contour to the back and hips
  • Side compression straps release and join to opposite side for carrying a snowboard, snowshoes, etc vertically
  • Space mesh shoulder straps with Brock foam padding
  • Top compression strap
  • Two side compression straps with quick release
  • Two side hydration openings with internal hydration sleeve
  • material: Velocity nylon -100% nylon, Super durable

ProLite Gear

The Quest is a fully featured, supremely comfortable all-season backpack. Made of durable Velocity fabric, it has a moldable framesheet with two adjustable aluminum stays for maximum support. The shaped back panel and compression-molded hip belt wings contour to the back and hips to keep you happy no matter what you’re hauling. The adjustable webbing hip belt has two easy access bellowed mesh pockets and two angled side stretch mesh pockets allow for convenient storage. The side compression straps release and join to opposite sides for carrying a snowboard or snowshoes, and the comPACKtor system lets you neatly tuck in extra pack space.

Specifications
  • Weight: 2 lbs. 15 oz. | 1.33 kg
  • Volume: 4000 in3 | 65 liters

  • 100% nylon
  • Super durable
  • Polyurethane-coated and DWR-treated for extreme water resistance

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
  • ComPACKtor system
  • Contoured back panel and framesheet with 2 adjustable aluminum stays
  • Contoured, compression molded hip wings
  • 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
  • Removable lid with a top pocket zipper
  • Side compression straps release and join to opposite side for carrying a snowboard, snowshoes, etc
  • Two angled side mesh pockets with elastic top binding for easy access
  • Two side compression straps with quick release buckles

REI

Ideal for the female backpacker, adventure traveler and thru-hiker, the lightweight GoLite Quest pack offers superior comfort and solid functionality.

  • Featuring an authentic women-specific fit with narrow shoulder straps, short shoulder strap padding, a short sternum strap and an increased hipbelt angle
  • Top-loading main compartment holds food, clothing, sleeping bag and more; removable top lid features a watertight zippered pocket
  • Large front pocket allows you to stow often-accessed items such as rain jacket, water filter and energy bars
  • Side compression straps with quick-release buckles stabilize large and small loads
  • Side compression straps release and join to opposite side for carrying a snowboard, snowshoes and other winter gear
  • Features contoured, padded shoulder straps, sternum strap with whistle buckle, and contoured air-channel mesh backpanel that hugs the back
  • Adjustable load-lifter straps and compression-molded hipbelt stabilize the load; 2 gusseted pockets on hipbelt carry small essentials
  • Internal sleeve holds a 3-liter hydration reservoir (sold separately); twin exit ports for drinking tube allow hands-free drinking on the trail
  • 2 angled mesh side pockets with elastic top openings keep water bottles or energy food within easy reach
  • ComPacktor system reduces pack volume by connecting the fixed compression anchor clips on the bottom of pack—go from peak-bagger to day-tripper
  • Suspension system features a framesheet with 2 adjustable aluminum stays for stability and load-bearing capacity
  • Constructed with polyurethane-coated nylon for durability and light weight
  • Spec chart based on size Medium. Specifications for size Small torso / waist and hips / base volume / weight are as follows:
  • Small: 15.5-17.5 in. / 29-48 in. / 3,800 cu. in. (62 liters) / 2 lbs. 12 oz. (1.25kg)


Altrec

A fully-featured back built for backpacking, mountaineering, and adventure travel, the GoLite Quest Backpack for Women is made of durable Velocity fabric and supports your load with a moldable framesheet and two adjustable aluminum stays for maximum support. A women’s specific shaped back panel and compression-molded hip belt wings contour to the back and hips to keep you happy no matter what you're hauling. The adjustable webbing hip belt has two easy access bellowed mesh pockets and two angled side stretch mesh pockets allow for convenient storage. The side compression straps release and join to opposite sides for carrying a snowboard or snowshoes, and the comPACKtor system lets you neatly tuck in extra pack space.

Features:

  • Adjustable hip belt with two bellowed mesh pockets
  • Constructed of super-durable 100% PU-coated Velocity™ nylon with DWR and Double Ripstop Nylon
  • Contoured, compression molded hip wings
  • Frame sheet with 2 adjustable aluminum stays
  • Ice axe loops with lite-weight elastic cord and pack hook system for closure
  • Internal stretch mesh hydration sleeve with left and right hydration tube ports for 3 liter hydration compatibility
  • Large front pocket
  • Removable lid with a top pocket zipper
  • Shaped back panel
  • Side compression straps release to join opposite side for carrying snowboard, snowshoes, etc
  • Two angled side mesh pockets with elastic top binding for easy access
  • Two side compression straps with quick release
  • Volume: 4000cu in / 65.5L (compacts to 1300cu in / 21L)
  • Weight: 2lb 15oz / 1330g
  • comPACTor™ system, reduces pack size when carrying a smaller load

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

The GoLite® Quest is a fully featured, supremely comfortable all-season backpack.

Features:

  • Adjustable hip-belt with two stretch mesh pockets
  • Contoured back panel and framesheet with 2 adjustable aluminum stays
  • Contoured, compression molded hip wings
  • Ice axe loops with lightweight elastic cord and pack hook system for closure
  • Internal stretch mesh hydration sleeve with righty and lefty hydration tube ports
  • Large front pocket
  • Removable lid with a top pocket zipper
  • Shaped back panel and hip wings with padding to contour to the back and hips
  • Side compression straps release and join to opposite side for carrying a snowboard, snowshoes, etc
  • Two angled side mesh pockets with elastic top binding for easy access
  • Two side compression straps with quick release buckles

Backcountry.com

For weekend and ultralight multiday backpacking trips, go light with the GoLite Women’s Quest Backpack; this pack carries the gear you need, yet it weighs less than 3 pounds. Plus, if you decide to do an overnighter and don’t need all the extra space, you can adjust the compression straps to decrease the Quest’s volume. That way, you won’t have an oversize pack flopping around your back as you hike or climb.

This description was also provided by: Backcountry.com Outlet


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Access / Loading:Top
Access Types:Top
Adjustable torso:No
Approximate volume:4,000 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric:65 liters
Average weight:2 lbs. 15 oz.
Average weight - metric:1.33 kilograms
Backpack style:Ultralight backpack
Bottom Access:No
Cell Phone Pocket/Sleeve:No
Detachable Pack:No
Fit:Women's
Fits torso:17.5 - 19.5 inches
Fits waist/hips:29 - 48 inches
Frame Sheet:Yes
Frame Type:Rucksack
Frame material:HDPE/aluminum
Front Access:No
Hydration Compatible:Yes
Ice Axe Loops:2
Load-lifter Straps:Yes
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:Polyurethane-coated nylon/nylon ripstop
Number of pockets:6 + main compartment
Number of stays:2
Organizer Panel:No
Other Electronics Pocket(S):0
Pack Fabric (Primary):Nylon
Padded Laptop Compartment:No
Pockets:[External] 1 front, 1 lid, 2 side mesh, 2 hip mesh
Primary Use:Backpacking
Rain Cover:No
Recommended Use:Backpacking, mountaineering, adventure travel
Shovel Pocket:No
Sleeping Bag Compartment:Yes/No
Snowboard Carry:Yes
Stays:Aluminum
Sternum Strap:Yes
Sunglasses Pocket, Lined:No
Suspension:2 Adjustable aluminum stays, framesheet, molded back panel
Top Access:Yes
Torso Adjustment:No
Torso Length:S - 15.5 - 17.5 in.M - 17.5 - 19.5 in.
Volume:[M] 4000cu in (65L)
Waist Belt:Yes
Weight:S - 2 lb. 12 oz.M - 2 lb. 15 oz.

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Coriander/ Thyme
Coriander/ Thyme
140.98174.95140.98174.95
Coriander / Thyme
Coriander / Thyme
174.95174.95175.00174.95174.95175.00
Green
Green
175.00175.00
Sapphire/ Cornflower
Sapphire/ Cornflower
140.98174.95140.98
Night
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140.98174.95140.98174.95
Night / Night
Night / Night
140.00140.00
Sapphire / Cornflower174.00174.95174.00174.95

Legend

  •     - Backcountry.com Outlet
  •     - ProLite Gear
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - REI
  •     - Campsaver.com
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Altrec

Notes:

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear (2008) offers this product at $165.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

GoLite Quest Pack Review Summary:

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Reviews:

"The must have light pack to own"

Rating:*****
if you are looking for a roomy light pack that can also compress to a smaller pack for out of camp day adventures, then this is the pack for you. The material is very durable, cleans easily and the pack itself is very comfortable, it repels water well too, I have taken it rafting and I have not had a problem with my stuff getting wet inside. I have carried 30 lbs. worth of gear very comfortably. As a 5'4 (short) girl finding a pack was hard, till I tried my GoLite, it has a bendable internal frame and easy to adjust shoulder and hip straps. This pack is a must have. Karen, AK
Karen at Moosejaw on 03/10/2009