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 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."
From Backcountry.com:
"Even with winter in full effect, you can't help planning backcountry escapes. GoLite knows the feeling, and the 5500cu in Odyssey Pack is a versatile companion for any excursion you imagine. Made of extremely durable, water-resistant Velocity nylon, the Odyssey Pack holds 5500 cubic inches of gear (5800ci in size Large) for your overloaded hike to base camp and, incorporating the ComPACKtor system, compresses to 1600ci (1700ci, Large) to climb your alpine route. GoLite made this hydration-compatible backpack with all the amenities you expect from a quality pack, and added the ability to carry a snowboard or snowshoes via the external compression straps."
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. GoLite Men's Odyssey Backpack (Fall 2009) Features for the Odyssey Pack by GoLite:Adjustable hip-belt with two bellowed mesh pocketsRighty and lefty hydration tube portsSleeping bag compartment with removable interior shelfLarge front pocketTwo side compression straps with quick releaseSide compression straps release and join to opposite side for carrying a snowboard, snowshoes, etcRemovable lid with a top pocket zippercomPACKtor systemFrame sheet with 2 adjustable aluminum staysTwo angled side mesh pockets with elastic top binding for easy accessIce axe loops with lite-weight elastic cord and pack hook system for closureShaped back panelContoured, compression molded hip wingsFabrics:CONSTRUCTED OF SUPER-DURABLE 100% PU-COATED VELOCITY NYLON WITH DWR; 210D DOUBLE RIPSTOP NYLON"
From Altrec Outdoors:
"Constructed of ultra-durable Velocity fabric, the GoLite Odyssey Backpack 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 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!"
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 6 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Campmor 2 purchase options: | Odyssey Internal Frame Pack | $149.98 | Buy Now |
| Odyssey Women's Internal Frame Pack | $149.98 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com 2 purchase options: | Odyssey Pack - 5500cu in | $159.96 | Buy Now |
| Odyssey Pack - 5000cu in - Women's | $159.96 | Buy Now |
 Moosejaw 2 purchase options: | Women's Odyssey Backpack | $160.00 | Buy Now |
| Men's Odyssey Backpack | $200.00 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors 2 purchase options: | Women's Odyssey Backpacking Pack | $157.09 | Buy Now |
| Men's Odyssey Backpacking Pack | $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 |
 REI | Odyssey Pack | $200.00 | Buy Now |
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