Patagonia Catalyst Pack

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The Catalyst Pack is a daypack made by Patagonia. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Patagonia Catalyst Pack (Spring 2008) Use the Catalyst Pack by Patagonia for accelerated trips to the backcountry, day-tripping on the trail or as a minimalist overnighter. It's made from differential-cut ShiftLayer nylon fabric, and features front-panel loading for fast access to gear. An outside, center-zip vertical storage pocket holds gloves and lunch. An Autofit harness allows quick adjustments to the 3D spacer-mesh shoulder straps and split waistbelt (which stabilizes the load over the lower back and hips). Other details: a slider-adjusting sternum strap with a built-in safety whistle; a hydration pocket with hidden tunnels to keep tubes out of the way; compression straps to stabilize the bladder whatever its volume; and side-mounted stretch-mesh pockets for water bottles. Size: Regular Volume: 1200 cu. in. / 20 liters Dimensions: L 11.5in. x W 8.5in. x H 16.5in. Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz. / 737 grams Size: Large Volume: 1500 cu. in. / 25 liters Dimensions: L 12in. x W 8.5in. x H 18.5in. Weight: 1 lb. 12 oz. / 794 grams Features: Fabric: 210-denier ultralight ShiftLayer nylon and 420-denier high-tenacity nylon. Lining 210-denier prismatic reflective nylon Ideal Uses: Day hikes, Nordic skiing, Commuting, Beach Doubleweave ShiftLayer nylon fabric combines base layer woven under tension with floating top layer to absorb friction and reduce abrasion (the way liner socks reduce blisters by transferring friction to harmless contact between sock-fabric layers) Autofit harness shoulder straps and waistbelt stabilizes load with minimal adjustment; 3D, spacer-mesh contoured shoulder straps; Accessory lash points Unique slider-adjusting sternum strap has built-in safety whistle; Stretch-mesh waistbelt pockets provide easy access to lip balm, small tools Hydration pocket holds a reservoir; tunnels keep tubes hidden and out of the way; integrated Autocompression System stabilizes reservoir whatever its volume Split waistbelt with greater surface area at sides helps stabilize load over lower back and hips; Outside, center-zip vertical storage pocket for shell, mitts, etc. Prismatic reflective liner for easy searching Internal security pocket with detachable key clip; Side-mounted stretch-mesh pockets hold water bottles"

From Patagonia:
"Use the Catalyst for accelerated trips to the backcountry, day-tripping on the trail or as a minimalist overnighter. It's made from differential-cut ShiftLayer nylon fabric, and features front-panel loading for fast access to gear. An outside, center-zip vertical storage pocket holds gloves and lunch. An Autofit harness allows quick adjustments to the 3D spacer-mesh shoulder straps and split waistbelt (which stabilizes the load over the lower back and hips). Other details: a slider-adjusting sternum strap with a built-in safety whistle; a hydration pocket with hidden tunnels to keep tubes out of the way; compression straps to stabilize the bladder whatever its volume; and side-mounted stretch-mesh pockets for water bottles."

From RockCreek:
"The Catalyst Pack by Patagonia is a lightweight panel-loading pack designed for multiuse, single-day trips. The Patagonia Catalyst brings it all together for light-and-fast trips into the backcountry or the city. Made with double-woven ShiftLayer nylon (see sidebar), it's tough and abrasion-resistant. It loads from the front for fast access to gear. An outside, center-zip vertical storage pocket holds gloves and lunch. The Autofit harness and split waistbelt stabilize the load, while 3-D spacer-mesh shoulder straps fine-tune the fit. Other details include: a slider-adjusting sternum strap with built-in safety whistle; hydration pocket with hidden tunnels to keep tubes out of the way; compression straps to stabilize the hydration bladder (not included); and side-mounted stretch-mesh pockets for water bottles."

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"A lightweight panel-loading pack designed for multiuse, single-day trips. (Regular and Large refers to torso sizes.) Doubleweave ShiftLayer nylon fa..."

User Reviews

Men's Catalyst Pack
Reviewed by Matthew Brunson, May 30, 2007

"This is the best daypack I've ever owned. I bought it on sale for $60 but I would have paid double. It's the perfect size for all the gear you need on a day hike and never hurts my back. The front vertical zipper keeps trail maps and trail mix easily accessible."

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