Premier Gear: Mountain Hardwear’s Outdry Packs

BURLY, WATERPROOF, AND READY FOR ANYTHING

Over the past few years, Mountain Hardwear has been hard at work developing and perfecting their proprietary waterproofing technology, OutDry. The result is this year’s line of bomber packs that will keep your gear dry no matter what mother nature throws your way.

Many other packs feature a waterproof membrane underneath the pack’s external panels. Water can work its way between these two layers and become trapped; when this happens, it's a recipe for mildew and a short lifespan for your pack. The pack also gets heavier when water becomes trapped, putting more strain on your shoulders and reducing your overall fun index.

OutDry works by using a patented one-piece construction process to create a waterproof, breathable layer. This means that OutDry packs will keep your gear dry while also removing water from the exterior of the bag, ensuring that your pack remains light and you remain comfortable.

This year, Mountain Hardwear is utilizing OutDry technology across their line of packs. From epic day trips with your Scrambler, to multi-day alpine expeditions with your South Col 70, Mountain Hardwear's Outdry packs will keep your gear ready to go day after day.

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These packs boast more than just a waterproof exterior. For example, the Scrambler 30 is designed to be your do-it-all, year-round pack. It’ll easily carry your rock shoes and an extra rack of pro all summer long, then effortlessly store extra layers and avy gear come winter. With its lightweight design, padded shoulder straps, and reinforced gear loops, the Scrambler can handle anything you throw at it.

On the other end of the spectrum, packs like the Direttissima 50 or the South Col 70 can carry much larger loads, making them ideal for multi-day trips. Whether spending a few days leisurely backpacking with the family or attempting a new alpine traverse, these two packs will get the job done. A super strong X-Ply front panel makes both of these packs incredibly resilient while dual-density shoulder straps combined with Mountain Hardwear’s HardWave suspension guarantee a comfortable carry even with a heavy load.

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