Lowe Alpine Contour Mountain 40

Men's Contour Mountain 40
Reviewed by toejam, Dec 02, 2007

"I think this is a great pack. I've used it as a weekender a number of times and have had it out twice for about 5 days at a time. I've carried around 30 pounds on the longer trips, and was able to carry tent, sleeping pad, ground cloth, alcohol stove, a change of clothes, rain gear, food and water, etc."

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Contour Mountain 40
Reviewed by Lidram, May 24, 2004

"This is a great pack. Had it for 5 years and it never let me down. It's comfortable - carried loads of 20kg (44lb). . it was heavy, and hurt a bit, but not too bad, considering that load. Needless to say, the pack itself shows no signs of distress, even after having slid down rocky mountain sides and used by Lowe as an emergency brake!

The side pockets are really useful for water bottles and tent poles."

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Contour Mountain 40
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jul 03, 1999

"I've had the Contour Mountain 50 for about 3 years, and liked it so much, I bought a Contour Mtn 40 for snowshoeing (and the Diamond Mountain 30 as a general daypack). I love these packs. The 40 and 50 are no-nonsense, no-bells-and-whistles packs that carry decent-sized loads, have easy access water bottle mesh pockets, and shovel pockets for snowshovels, tevas, a jacket, whatever."

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Contour Mountain 40
Reviewed by Dan Hickey, Apr 23, 1999

"A no-frills roomy rucksack that you can stuff to death! Comfortable shoulder straps and a sternum strap that keeps everything stable. The waist belt could be beefed up a bit though. Expandable shovel pocket is also great for sandals or a shell. Great pack for carrying skis too. Overall an excellent pack for the money."

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Contour Mountain 40
Reviewed by SW, Jun 20, 1997

"I bought myself the 50-liter size and got the 40-liter as a gift. Liked them both so much I decided not to return one (kept them both!).

the 50-liter is the perfect ski pack. The reinforced ski slots on the sides make carrying skis (alpine or telemark) easy, secure and hassle-free."

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Contour Mountain 40
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Apr 28, 1997

"The Contour Mountain 40 has been a very comfortable and conveinient pack. Complete with a shovel pocket and daisy chains, this pack couldn't offer more. It is easily adjustable and extremely comfortable. I highly recommend this pack- it is excellent on day trips and light overnights."

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Contour Mountain 40
Reviewed by @..., Oct 08, 1996

I was looking for a backpack instead of the fanny pack I had been using for search and rescue operations I had looked at some other packs that looked great and then I saw the Lowe Alpine CMM40 and decided it was a quality pack. It is but the weight limit should be carefully watched, the pack has no frame therefore it is tough on the person carrying it when it is overloaded, it is very rugged and I wouldn't ask for more in a rucksack, If you aren't going to get it look for a pack that has the same type of flap because it is the best feature next to compression straps and good padding, it can carry everything from shovels to camelbaks.

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Contour Mountain 40
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Sep 12, 1996

"The Contour Mountain 40 is the best skiing pack I have ever used.

The compressions straps can make the pack paper thin when carrying a light load. The pack fits very comfortably. Unlike some packs well placed buckles make adjustment easy so the contents will not move around during descent. Its only problem is that the hip belt is unpadded."

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