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Outdoor Research Drycomp Vertex Sack

Kayaks & Boating > Dry BagsRated: ***** by 2 reviews.

Altrec

This ultralight, waterproof sack with a breathable, ergonomic back panel keeps you cool and comfortable as you push through rugged terrain. The multiple gear attachments and side water bottle pockets keep your gear at easy reach.

Features:

  • Avg. weight: 17.7 oz./502 g
  • Dimensions: 20 in. x 11 in. x 8 in./51 cm x 28 cm x 20 cm
  • Dual daisy chains with ice axe loops; hook /loop ice axe keepers
  • Durable buckle secures roll top
  • Ergonomic, Spacermesh back panel is breathable and comfortable
  • Foam-padded straps wrap over shoulder
  • Four compression straps convert to shoulder straps and hip belt
  • Hydroseal coated Antron nylon is waterproof and durable
  • Roll-top waterproof closure
  • Sternum strap with emergency whistle
  • Two side water bottle pockets with one-hand pull elastic drawcords
  • Ultralight, waterproof 40D silnyl fabric
  • Volume: 1760 cu. in./28.8 L
  • Waterproof taped seams
  • Zippered hydration sleeve

SummitHut.com

The Drycomp Vertex Sack from Outdoor Research does double duty as a lightweight compression dry sack and and waterproof summit bag. With a harness and waistbelt that convert into compression straps and a surprising amount of organizational features, this pack can manage a bit more weight than others of this type without adding too much weight to your overall load.

Features:

  • Dual daisy chanis with ice axe loops; hook/loop ice axe keepers
  • Durable buckle secures roll top
  • Ergonomic Spacermesh back panel is breathable and comfortable
  • Foam-padded straps wrap over shoulder
  • Four compression straps convert to shoulder straps and hip belt
  • Roll-top waterproof closure
  • Sternum strap with emergency whistle
  • Ultralight, waterpoof 40D silnyl fabric Hydroseal coated Antron nylon is waterproof and durable
  • Waterproof taped seams
  • Zippered hydration sleeve

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Option Availability:

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Color
Silver/ Alpenglow
Silver/ Alpenglow
79.95
Silver / Alpenglow
Silver / Alpenglow
80.00

Legend

  •     - Altrec
  •     - Moosejaw

Notes:

SummitHut.com offers this product at $80.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Outdoor Research Drycomp Vertex Sack Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

Very light, great pack

Rating:*****
This is one of the very few light truly waterproof packs. The weight is listed as 17.7 oz, but it feels like nothing. When the shipping package came I thought it was empty. It's extremely comfortable to wear full or empty. I am using it as a dry bag to get my gear to and from my boat every day. I have a few complaints about the design. 1. The "Hydration sleeve" is a waste of space. It would be much more valuable to have a few zippered pockets for loose items. 2. There are just too many straps. While the multi-purpose waist belt/compression straps sound like a good idea in practice they just get snagged on things. They should be attached with fastex at both ends so they can be removed, or put the compression straps in a channel or sleeve to keep them covered. This might be my own personal issue since I have this general complaint about most pack made these days. 3. The "one-hand" pulls on the water bottle pocket drawcords are hard to use even with two hands. All three of these are small issues and do not take away from the great useability of this pack. I wish they made a small waterproof daypack in the same material.
Thomas Kachadurian at Altrec on 08/21/2008

"Great Versatila Pack/Compressor"

Rating:*****
This is a great, versatile, little backpack. I hike in the New Mexico mountains. The first day I enjoy the feel and exercise of a hiking with a fairly large backpack, with all the trimmings. I then set up a base camp and go ridge hiking the next day. This pack is great! I use it as a waterproof sleeping bag compressor for day one, and at 17oz it is hardly noticed. The next day I pull this little backpack off my sleeping bag and I use it as an ultralight day pack. It carries every thing I need and then some. It has 1760 cubic inches. When I am heading back to the car, from the base camp on the last day, I use it again as my waterproof sleeping bag compressor.
Phil at Moosejaw on 10/20/2008