GoLite Pursuit
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Reviewed by 1 Trailspace user
Description
The Pursuit is the smallest 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 are all 3-liter hydration-compatible.
The Pursuit is designed for lightweight backpacking, alpinism, and backcountry skiing or snowboarding. It features two side hydration openings and an internal hydration sleeve; a front pocket to hold a shovel, shovel handle, skins, or probe; a removable lid with welded watertight zipper for the top pocket; the ability to carry skis, snowboards, or snowshoes using side compression straps, as well as carry skis diagonally; a frame sheet with one adjustable aluminum stay; and a shaped back panel and hip wings with padding to contour the back and hips.
Use: backcountry skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing
Women’s: available in Small and Medium
- Capacity: 2900 cu in, compacts to 1300 cu in
- Weight: 2 lb 8 oz (1130 g)
Men’s: available in Medium and Large
- Capacity: 3000 cu in, compacts to 1600 cu in
- Weight: 2 lb 11 oz (1220 g)
MSRP: $150
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Campmor:
"The Pursuit is the perfect pack for backcountry skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, as well as backpacking. Adjustable webbing hipbelt with two bellowed mesh pockets for closures Two side hydration openings with internal sleeve for 3 liter hydration Two quick release side compression buckles with Hypalon patch underneath for skis Side compression straps release and join to opposite side for carrying a snowboard, snowshoes etc. One big webbing loop and removable top webbing with hardware to carry skis diagonally Removable lid with welded watertight zipper for top pocket Frame sheet with one adjustable aluminum stay Shaped backpanel and hip wings with padding to contour to the back and hips Front pocket holds shovel, shovel handle, skins and probe."
From Backcountry.com:
"The GoLite Pursuit Pack comes in at a low three pounds to keep backpackers happy and includes the features you need to push it into winter use. Ski- and snowboard-carry options help you bring your plank(s) of choice into the backcountry, and the large front pocket doubles as a shovel pouch in the winter. In the summer this GoLite pack easily handles weekend trips-or even longer if you know how to go really light."
From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. GoLite Men's Pursuit Backpack (Fall 2009) Features for the Pursuit Pack by GoLite:Adjustable hip-belt with two bellowed mesh pocketsRighty and lefty hydration tube portsFront pocket holds a shovel, shovel handle, skins, and probeTwo quick release side compression bucklesSide compression straps release and join to opposite side for carrying a snowboard, snowshoes, etcHypalon patchesDiagonal ski carry systemRemovable lid top pocketIce axe loops with liteweight elastic cord and pack hook system for closureFrame sheet with 2 adjustable aluminum staysContoured, compression molded hip wingsFabrics:CONSTRUCTED OF SUPER-DURABLE 100% PU-COATED VELOCITY NYLON WITH DWR; 210D DOUBLE RIPSTOP NYLON"
From Altrec Outdoors:
"Voted Best All-Purpose Pack- Backpacker Magazine's Gear of the Year Awards 2009The smallest volume pack of the Venture Series, the GoLite Pursuit Backpacking Pack is a sleek little number that is just as confident in the backwoods and slopes as it is on the rock. The moldable framesheet has two adjustable aluminum stays and the shaped back panel and padded hip belt wings contour to your back and hips for optimal comfort and support. The Pursuit also features a removable top lid, two quick-release side compression buckles with a Hypalon patch to support skis carried diagonally, a front pocket that holds a shovel, handle, skins and probe, and side compression straps that release and join to opposite sides to carry your winter gear. All this for just 3 lbs!"
User Reviews
Men's Pursuit
Reviewed by XterroBrando, Aug 17, 2009
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Pursuit at 8 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Campmor 3 purchase options: | Men's Pursuit Internal Frame Pack | $99.96 | Buy Now |
| Go Lite Women's Pursuit Internal Frame Pack | $99.96 | Buy Now | |
| Men's Pursuit Internal Frame Pack | $119.98 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com | Pursuit Pack - 3100cu in | $119.96 | Buy Now |
 Moosejaw 3 purchase options: | Women's Pursuit Alpine Pack | $119.99 | Buy Now |
| Men's Pursuit Backpack | $120.00 | Buy Now | |
| Women's Pursuit Backpack | $150.00 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors 2 purchase options: | Men's Pursuit Backpacking Pack | $149.95 | Buy Now |
| Women's Pursuit Backpacking Pack | $149.95 | Buy Now |
 CampSaver.com 2 purchase options: | GoLite Pursuit Pack 3100 cu in | $89.97 | Buy Now |
| GoLite Pursuit Womens Pack 2800 cu in | $149.95 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry Outlet 2 purchase options: | Pursuit Backpack - Women's - 2800cu in | $104.99 | Buy Now |
| Pursuit Pack - 3100cu in | $119.96 | Buy Now |
 GearX.com 2 purchase options: | Pursuit Womens Pack | $119.99 | Buy Now |
| GoLight Men's Pursuit Pack | $149.95 | Buy Now |
 EMS | Pursuit Backpack | $150.00 | Buy Now |
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