GoLite Odyssey
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Reviewed by 1 Trailspace user
Description
The Odyssey is the largest of three full-suspension backpacking, trekking, and mountaineering packs in GoLite’s Venture Series. The Venture packs (Pursuit, Quest, and Odyssey) feature internal frame sheets that can accommodate 40-, 50-, and 60-pound loads and all are 3-liter hydration-compatible.
The Odyssey is GoLite’s lightest full-on load monster and is designed for all-season backpacking, mountaineering, and alpinism. It features two side hydration openings and an internal hydration sleeve; a sleeping bag compartment with removable interior shelf; a front pocket to hold a shovel, shovel handle, skins, or probe; a removable lid with welded watertight zipper for the top pocket; two angled side mesh pockets; the ability to carry skis, snowboards, or snowshoes using side compression straps; a frame sheet with two adjustable aluminum stays; a shaped back panel and hip wings with padding to contour the back and hips; and a contoured, compression molded hip wings that cushion and cup the hips.
The Odyssey uses GoLite’s ComPacktor system, which lets you reduce the pack’s volume through two fixed compression anchor clips that convert a multi-day pack into a day-tripper.
Use: all-season backpacking, mountaineering, alpinism
Women’s: available in Small and Medium
- Capacity: 5000 cu in, compacts to 1350 cu in
- Weight: 3 lb 5 oz (1500 g)
Men’s: available in Medium and Large
- Capacity: 5500 cu in, compacts to 1600 cu in
- Weight: 3 lb 8 oz (1590 g)
MSRP: $200
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. GoLite Men's Odyssey Pack (Spring 2008) Constructed of ultra-durable Velocity fabric, the Men's Odyssey Pack by GoLite boasts a moldable frame sheet with two adjustable aluminum stays for maximum comfort. 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 bellowed mesh pockets for easy access to items, the sleeping bag compartment has a removable interior shelf, 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. All these incredible features for only 3 lbs 8 oz!"
From Backcountry.com:
"The incredibly versatile GoLite Odyssey Expedition Pack holds 5500 cubic inches of gear (5800ci in size Large) for your overloaded hike to base camp and compresses to 1600ci (1700ci, Large) to climb your alpine route. No longer do you need two packs on your expeditions. Despite its large size and features, the Odyssey Expedition Pack weighs only 3lb 8oz. The two aluminum stays add support for the trek to camp and you can remove them to shave weight for climbing. A front pocket and waist-belt pocket hold small items like your headlamp and compass for easy access. Whether you go mountaineering in Alaska, alpine climbing in Peru, or just want a backpack to handle all of your hikes, you can count on the GoLite Odyssey Expedition Pack."
From CampSaver.com:
"Constructed of ultra-durable Velocity fabric, the GoLite Odyssey Pack boasts a moldable framesheet with two adjustable aluminum stays for maximum comfort.The shaped back panel and compression-molded hip belt wings contour to the back and hips to keep you happy no matter what youre hauling.The adjustable webbing hip belt has two bellowed mesh pockets for easy access to items, the sleeping bag compartment has a removable interior shelf, 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.All these incredible f"
From Campmor:
"The Odyssey is an all-season backpacking, mountaineering, alpinist pack that's light and durable. Adjustable webbing hipbelt with two bellowed mesh pocket for closures Two side hydration openings with internal sleeve for 3 liter hydration Sleeping bag compartment with removable interior shelf Two side compression straps with quick release buckles Removable lid with a welded watertight zipper for top pocket Compaktor system Side compression straps release and join to opposite side for carrying a snowboard, snowshoes etc. Frame sheet with 2 adjustable aluminum stays Two angled side mesh pockets with elastic top binding for easy access while wearing Shaped backpanel and hip wings with padding to contour to the back and hips Contoured, compression molded hip wings with supreme cushion that cups the hips while in use Number of pockets: 5 Made of: 100% pu-coated nylon Velocity with DWR. Size: M - H 32 in. x W 10 in. x D 12 in. L - H 34 in. x W 10 in. x D 13 in. Torso Length: M - 17.5 x 19.5 L - 19.5 x 21.5. Weight: M - 3 lb. 8 oz. L - 3 lb. 10 oz. Capacity: M - 5500 cu in. L - 5800 cu in."
User Reviews
Men's Odyssey
Reviewed by Unclimbedarete, Feb 20, 2008
This is an odd niche pack, light construction and large capacity."
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Odyssey at 4 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Moosejaw 2 purchase options: | Men's Odyssey Pack (Spring 2008) | $200.00 | Buy Now |
| Women's Odyssey Alpine Pack (Spring 2008) | $200.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com | Odyssey Expedition Pack - 5500-5800 cu in | $199.95 | Buy Now |
 CampSaver.com 3 purchase options: | GoLite Quest Womens Pack - 4000 cu in | $174.00 | Buy Now |
| GoLite Odyssey Pack - 5500 cu in | $199.95 | Buy Now | |
| GoLite Odyssey Womens Pack - 5000 cu in | $199.95 | Buy Now |
 Campmor 2 purchase options: | Odyssey Internal Frame Pack | $179.97 | Buy Now |
| Odyssey Women's Internal Frame Pack | $179.97 | Buy Now |
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