EMS Summit 5500

EMS Summit 5500

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 3 Trailspace users

Description

The Summit 5500 is an internal frame backpack made by EMS. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From EMS:
"If you prefer to carry most of the backpack's weight on your hips instead of your shoulders (as most people do), then go for the Summit 5000/5500. The contoured, fully padded waist belt is hard-mounted to the pack, creating fantastic weight dispersal to your hips. Ideal for extended backpacking trips like the Appalachian and Pacific Crest trails. Made from abrasion-resistant, high-density 420-denier nylon ripstop reinforced with 1,000-denier Kodra nylon on the bottom. Fully adjustable suspension with shoulder straps that pivot into place. Front-panel access through the front pocket and through the sleeping-bag compartment. Floating lid converts to a fanny pack. Hydration sleeve and port; two large water-bottle pockets with integrated ski slots. Axe and trekking pole loops. Comes with our regular size waist belt (fits waist 32-36 in.) and shoulder harness (fits torso 17-22 in.)."

User Reviews

rated 4.5 of 5 stars Men's Summit 5500
Reviewed by Jacob Orin, Nov 22, 2007

"This is a great pack. Some of the frills are missing but this pack has great trail integrity and has all of the good needed features. I have found that the sizing is very important since I bought my pack a little big and hav grown into it. This pack has carried big loads for me: 65 lbs."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Summit 5500
Reviewed by Stuke, Sep 20, 2006

"I've had mine since 2004. It's blue and very, very comfortable, even when packed to the expandable top. I added side pockets (EMS, black, $25) which easily are removed if not needed. I use the pockets to load water bottles higher than the mesh side pockets at the bottom, on the sides of the bag pocket."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Summit 5500
Reviewed by Karman, Jun 21, 2006

"I have been very pleased with this backpack that I bought in 2003. Although they have gotten rid of a few cool features in newer designs, I still feel confident that this pack is one of the best you can buy for the money. After having a strap rip during my third season with the pack, I considered getting my money back (EMS has a 100% money back guarantee on most of their equipment)."

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