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Outdoor Research Backcountry Organizer

Hiking & Camping > Backpack AccessoriesRated: *** by 16 reviews.

Altrec

Simplify vacation and business travel packing with this portable Backcountry Organizer pouch from Outdoor Research. Multiple pockets and a zippered mesh compartment make it easy to sort out creams, lotions, sunscreen and any prescription medications. The highly water resistant Cordura siliconized ripstop nylon lining helps contain most leaks, potentially reducing your chances of saturated toiletries upon reaching your destination. The #3 Backcountry Organizer with exclusive fold-out is excellent for camping trips, especially if you intend on sharing one organizer with a close friend.

Features:

  • #1 size dimensions: 7 x 5 x 2. in. (18 x 13 x 5 cm.)
  • #1 weight: 3.4 oz. (95 g.)
  • #2 size dimensions: 9 x 5.5 x 2.5 in. (23 x 14 x 6 cm.)
  • #2 weight: 4 oz. (113 g.)
  • #3 organizer includes a fold-out pouch
  • #3 size dimensions: 9.5 x 5 x 4 in. (24 x 13 x 10 cm.)
  • #3 weight: 4.3 oz. (123 g.)
  • Durable 50-denier x 210-denier ripstop nylon main body fabric
  • Several internal organizer pockets for toiletries and other items
  • Water-resistant 30-denier Cordura siliconized ripstop nylon lining and pocket material
  • Zippered mesh compartment

Rock/Creek Outfitters

With the Backcountry Organizers from Outdoor Research, you can go into the backcountry prepared and organized: these ripstop nylon cases contain a multitude of pockets designed to hold small items. Containers of floss or lip balm fit nicely in the flat pockets, while a set of elastic loops will keep pill bottles, film canisters, squirt bottles, or other round items from bouncing around.
The Backcountry Organizers' silicone-coated ripstop nylon panels help keep weight and bulk to a minimum without sacrificing durability. A mesh-covered, zippered compartment is ideal for holding a toothbrush or travel-sized shampoo bottles on long trails or in endless airport lines. The largest size organizer features a fold-out mesh pouch and a plastic hanging hook.

Features:

  • 50d x 210d ripstop nylon main bodyS0d ripstop siliconized nylon panel accents and internal pockets
  • Fold-out mesh pouch (#3 only)
  • Mesh-covered, zippered compartment
  • Multiple internal organizer pockets

SummitHut.com

Go into the backcountry prepared and organized with the Backcountry Organizer by Outdoor Research. These ripstop nylon cases contain a multitude of pockets designed to hold small items. Containers of floss or lip balm fit nicely in the flat pockets, while a set of elastic loops will keep pill bottles, film canisters, squirt bottles, or other round items from bouncing around. Silicone coated ripstop nylon panels help keep weight and bulk to a minimum without sacrificing durability. A mesh covered, zippered compartment is ideal for holding a toothbrush or travel sized shampoo bottles on long trails or in endless airport lines. The largest size features a fold out mesh pouch and a plastic hanging hook.

Features:

  • Fold out mesh pouch (#3 only)
  • Mesh covered, zippered compartment
  • Multiple internal organizer pockets
  • Ripstop nylon main body
  • Ripstop siliconized nylon panel accents and internal pockets

ProLite Gear

These organizers are the best place to start if you’re building your own kit. They have a multitude of pockets and compartments designed to hold small items. The largest size has a fold out mesh pouch and a plastic hanging hook.

Specifications
 DimensionsAvg. Weight
   in. cm oz. g  
  #1 7 x 5 x 2 18 x 13 x 5 3.4 96  
  #2 9 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 23 x 14 x 6 4.0 113  
  #3 9 1/2 x 5 x 4 24 x 13 x 10 4.3 122


Mountain Gear

Conveniently store or separate small gear and personal items for fast identification in the Outdoor Research Backcountry Organizer. Highly weather resistant, durable, and siliconized, these will stand up to the worst abuse - or a TSA inspection!

Features:

  • Stow all of your bits and pieces in the multiple internal organizer pockets or in the fold-out mesh pouch (size #3 only)
  • Stow your gear in the highly weather resistant and durable ripstop nylon main body with siliconized nylon panel accents, and internal pockets
  • Visually confirm the contents of your organizer through the mesh-covered, zippered compartment

USOutdoor.com

Description Of Outdoor Research Backcountry Organizer #3

These organizers are the best place to start if you’re building your own kit. They have a multitude of pockets and compartments designed to hold small items. The largest size has a fold out mesh pouch and a plastic hanging hook.

Features:

  • Fold-out mesh pouch (#3 only)
  • INTENDED USAGE: Versatile pouches are ideal for self-stocked medical, repair, emergency, and travel kits
  • Mesh-covered, zippered compartment
  • Multiple internal organizer pockets
  • Ripstop nylon main body
  • Ripstop siliconized nylon panel accents and internal pockets

Oregon Mountain Community

The Outdoor Research Backcountry Organizer is a lightweight and compact way to build your own backwoods kits: medical kits, repair kits, or even cooking kits. The Backcountry Organizer have all sorts of little pockets and compartments to fit whatever you need. The biggest size has a fold-out mesh pouch and a hook for hanging it up.

Features:

  • Mesh-covered, zippered compartment
  • Multiple internal organizer pockets
  • Ripstop nylon main body
  • Ripstop siliconized nylon panel accents and internal pockets
Dimensions:7 x 5 x 2 inches (Size 1); 9 x 5.5 x 2.5 inches (Size 2); 9.5 x 5 x 4 inches (Size 3)
SKU:35110
Specifications:See Sizing Chart
Weight:3.4 ounces (Size 1); 4 ounces (Size 2); 4.3 ounces (Size 3)

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Legend

  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - Altrec
  •     - ProLite Gear
  •     - USOutdoor.com
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters

Outdoor Research Backcountry Organizer Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****13
****2
***0
**0
*1
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Positive Reviews:

Multiple uses, easy to organize

Rating:*****
Great piece of gear, as a U. S. Marine I get issued a bit of OR gear. It is quality gear that I know I can count on when I need it. This organizer is just another great piece. Depending on what I need and where I'm going I can load it out with everything from personal hygiene, to first aid, survival, or utility equipment. Very handy for keeping everything where I need it, when I need it.
SSgt R. C. Smith at Altrec on 10/01/2009

Great for my first aid kit

Rating:*****
I've been using an older version of this for about 4+ years now as my first aid kit. It is amazing. I like my model a bit better because it has a fold out pouch and 2 internal compartments all of which are removable via snap buttons and is probably the older version of #3. This new is one is probably lighter though. However, either way these things are wonderful. I can't recommend them enough.
Eric Hollins at Altrec on 03/09/2008

Best lightweight organizer to carry on trips.

Rating:*****
I have the cosmetic organizer and it holds twice as much as you would expect. I use the small gray organizer in my daily purse for most of the things a women carries daily. Makes it quick to change purses and you are ready for trips, also. It has held up extremely well, as I have used it daily for over a year.
Helena Eschrich at Altrec on 08/06/2006

Love These Products

Rating:*****
I have been using the older version of these organizers for years and I really like them a lot. The new ones I just purchased are even better. I would use the word WONDERFUL. I love the new pockets and the material is so light. I bought 2 #1's and will be getting #2 & a #3. Thanks OR for great products.
Kass S at Altrec on 04/06/2005

Great for wilderness backpacking

Rating:*****
This is the second one that I have owned. My first lasted for years! I go wilderness backpacking every fall and it holds everything I need for cleansing and first aid. The hanger makes grooming easy no matter where you are! I would definately recommend this pack.
Anonymous at Altrec on 04/16/2006

Great item great price!

Rating:*****
I have an earlier version of this I loaned to my husband for a trip. He loved it so much I never got it back! This is my replacement. The largest size is the best with a hook to hang it up.
Anonymous at Altrec on 07/06/2009

this is the coolest little thing

Rating:*****
great bag ? organizer just used it this weekend and I knew were everything was did'nt to place things all around in diffrent bags. great for medications and small stuff (cell phone battery, cords ) you know. A must have! thx rayray
raymond suarez at Altrec on 05/06/2009

As always, great OR

Rating:*****
These organizers are very well made. The design is efficient and well thought out. My wife took over my last purchase so these are a replacement. You'll like the many uses you will be able to put these to.
Anonymous at Altrec on 09/18/2005

Perfect bag for a first aid kit.

Rating:*****
Sturdy construction and lots of compartments make this an ideal bag for a first aid kit. This bag packs away easily and has more room than you would expect.
Anonymous at Altrec on 09/29/2007

Great Product

Rating:*****
It is light weight and its storage capacity far exceeds my expectation. I'm going to use it on my every trip from now on!
Yoon Hsien Liew at Altrec on 02/20/2008

Negative Reviews:

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traveler at Mountain Gear on 08/14/2009