Mountain Hardwear Solitude

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The Solitude is an external frame backpack made by Mountain Hardwear. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Mountain Hardwear Solitude Backpack uses Exodus Cruiser suspension to provide excellent support and comfort when you're carrying massive loads on week-long hiking trips. This Mountain Hardwear-exclusive suspension system has Fit-Lock shoulder straps and hip belts which mold to your body without heat shaping. Lightweight Scandium tubing connects the suspension to the pack, creating flow-through ventilation matched only by external-frame packs. Convert the top pocket to a shoulder bag when you're on a short hike away from camp. The Solitude Backpack uses a three-dimensional compression system to hold your load in place while a front pocket and sleeping-bag compartment keep a week's worth of gear organized and easily accessible."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Our largest Exodus pack for men, Solitude uses the Cruiser frame and is designed to accommodate the needs of serious, multi-day backpackers. Patent-pending Fit-Lock harness and waist belt conform to the body shape of the user and lock into place, distributing load evenly over the entire frame and eliminating painful pressure points. Result? Less fatigue and a more comfortable carry."

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Mountain Hardwear Solitude Backpack (Fall 2007) Capacity (Medium): 4800 cu. in.; 79 litersWeight (Medium): 6 lbs. 3 oz.; 2.81 kg. Fabric: Body: 420D/96T Cordura Accent: 420D/96T Cordura Bottom: 630D/109T Ballistics Cordura Features: Exodus Cruiser suspension frame with on-the-fly torso length adjustment Fit-Lock shapable shoulder yoke and hip-belt Partial pivot hip-belt with 7075 alloy stay Proprietary U-Bar upper load stabilizer Removable Kit Backpack top pocket converts to shoulder Backpack Fold top designed for use with pocket removed Large front pocket with water-resistant zippers Zip access lower sleeping Backpack compartment with removable internal divider Mesh side pockets plus lower wand pockets Hydration sleeve with right and left side hose ports Dual Axe-S quick-release ice axe toggles Three dimensional compression system tunes vertical and horizontal load"

From REI:
"Introducing a backpack with on-the-fly torso adjustment for traditional backpacking journeys. Fit-Lock™ shapeable shoulder yoke and hipbelt accommodate a wide range of body sizes. The yoke wraps around the front of the torso, instead of underneath the arms, giving you more freedom of movement when bending or reaching. Structurally rigid, the Fit-Lock Harness conforms, then locks, to the user's unique body contours for a customized fit and even load distribution. Special U-Bar™ upper load stabilizer connects the yoke to the frame, maintaining the load-bearing shape of the shoulder harness. U-Bar also has a fine-tuning torso length adjustment that can be done while you're carrying the pack. Exodus™ suspension's on-the-fly torso-length adjustment distributes the load over a large area to carry weight easily and comfortably. Cruiser™ frame is built for traditional backpacking and trail oriented use, providing excellent back support for heavy loads. Partial pivoting waistbelt with rear tilt-tensioner maintains load support while easing bending, leaning and stepping upward. Advanced Scandium™ alloy tubes attach to the frame, transferring load to the waistbelt. Top-loading main compartment features a folding collar that rolls down dry-bag style to seal contents from the elements. Removable Kit Bag™ becomes a single-strap shoulder bag with 2 pockets: a great option for short explorations from base camp. Hydration-compatible design features a reservoir pocket and twin drink-tube exit ports for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately). Dual Axe-S™ toggles hold ice axes securely, yet release quickly on demand. Large front pocket with water-resistant zippers can hold a jacket and other often-used essentials. Bottom sleeping bag compartment has a removable divider between it and main pack, allowing you to keep gear separate or create one large storage area. Stretch mesh side pockets plus lower wand pockets offer storage for water bottles, tent pole and trekking poles."

User Reviews

Men's Solitude
Reviewed by Mike Tufaro, Nov 14, 2006

"I bought this pack online at Moosejaw after testing in a local outfitter, which isn't really much of a test. I took it on a short weekend hike, and it performed well, but was unnecessary due to the amount of gear I needed.

Then I took it on a 9-day extreme backcountry trip in Jasper National Park and Mt."

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Men's Solitude
Reviewed by JustinHEMI05, May 08, 2006

"I love this pack. I was looking for a pack to replace my aging Lowe Alpine when I found out about the new Exodus packs. This is quite possibly the last pack I will every buy.

To test, I loaded it up to 50 pounds (way more than one would normally carry) and headed out for a 27 mile, 3 day, 2 night trek."

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