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High Sierra Sentinel 65 Frame Pack | 
| Brand: High Sierra
Category: Apparel
Department: unisex-adult
Buy: $86.11 (On sale from $90.00) - $162.55 (On sale from $219.95)
as of 9/8/2010 06:13 EDT details
This item is no longer available
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 5510
Fabric Type: mesh
Color: CHIPOTLE / TUNGSTEN / BLACK
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.8
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 30.5 x 14.5
MPN: 59401
Model: 59401-0
UPC: 040176999883
EAN: 0040176999883
ASIN: B000ORNDUS
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| Features:
| | 65-liter, top-load main compartment with gusseted drawstring closure and adjustable top lid. | | | Front-load sleeping bag compartment with divider. | | | ERGO-FIT shoulder harness, with adjustable load-lifters, is constructed with Vapel mesh Airflow and high-density foam padding. | | | Molded foam back panel with Airflow⢠channels to keep your back cool and dry. | | | Dual, contoured aluminum frame bars can be adjusted to fit the shape of your back. |
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Product Description
High Sierra Sentinel 65 Internal Frame Pack is large and in charge. Lightweight and durable, too. This Pack boasts a massive 65 liters of main compartment storage, sleeping bag compartment, and pockets and straps galore for necessary accessories, all in a 4 4/5-lb. package. The Sentinel 65 is the perfect lightweight option for longer excursions. Even more packed-in features: Constructed of ultra-durable Grid-Weave Duralite, Mini-Weave Duralite, with even tougher Duraweave for the Bag's bottom; Top-loading main compartment has gusseted drawstring closure and adjustable top lid; Front flap with adjustable straps holds extra gear; Soft-lashing hardware holds ice axes or hiking poles; Dual contoured aluminum frame bars can be adjusted to fit the shape of your back, guaranteeing a snug, bulk-free fit; Molded foam back panel with Airflow channels keeps your back cool and dry; Ergo-fit shoulder harness with adjustable load lifters and waist belt are constructed with 420-denier nylon and high-density foam padding... a very comfortable carry; Adjustable sternum strap. Order yours today! High Sierra Sentinel 65 Internal Frame Pack
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Excellent Pack at this price point! April 17, 2008
Jonathan (SC, USA)
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
I gave this pack its first run last weekend: a short weekender about 7 miles into the deep woods and foothills of South Carolina.
I found the pack to be excellent, especially considering the low price point. It is sufficiently roomy for a 3-season 2/3 day trip and has an excellent strapping system both for fit and compression.
The pack is fitted for larger framed persons; I'm 5' 7", 170 pounds, and found myself cinching up the straps almost to their absolute minimum, but they still functioned perfectly fine.
I also experienced the "Squeaking" problem, and to me it seemed to happen only when the load shifted its weight onto the point where the straps connect to the pack, and occured especially during lateral movement. This is hard to overcome during steep uphills, but keeping the load properly positioned on your hips will elimnate the squeak most of the time.
The attached rain-fly fits the pack very well even when heavily loaded and with an attached bedroll, and keeps it dry even in a heavy rain. The built in hydration ports are especially useful, as I was able to use my Camelback resivoir with the pack.
The long and the short of it is that if you are looking to make a smart buy, this is a quality pack that is smartly built that will not leave you with regrets.
Great value for a big guy November 9, 2008
Erik the Awful (North Georgia)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Great value for a large framed guy like me... Anyone with a 32" waist or under need not apply; The pack will not cinch down tight enough to be usable on a you. This pack holds all I need to carry with me for a two-three day backpacking trip, with nothing outside of the pack. It rides well and is very comfortable if a bit heavy. Do cut off and then hem the large amount of excess straping. The sleeping bag compartment is a tight fit for my 15 degree bag and air pad. It also squeeks a bit if your load shifts while walking but this can be fixed by tightening down the generous number of compression straps. Overall a awesome value, and the best fit for my big frame.
Excellent pack for the money September 6, 2009
B. Lowry
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I was in need of a general purpose backpack. Not too large, not too small, and one that I would only use a few times a year. I read the reviews on various backpacks sold at Amazon.com, REI, and other sporting goods retailers. Since I wasn't going to use it that much, I couldn't bring myself to spend $100-$300. The feedback on this pack was that it was a solid pack for the money.
Took it camping this past weekend and I have to say that I don't think that you can find a better pack for the money ($88 through Amazon.com). Some of my fellow campers could not believe how nice of a bag it was, and were even more surprised when I told them what I paid for it. The pack is very well built. At 65 liters, it is big enough for a few days worth of backpacking. It is a top-loading drawstring design, with two smaller external compartments. The shoulder straps fit very nice and it was comfortable to use, even fully loaded. There are straps on the top, sides, and bottom to compress the pack once it is loaded.
I would definitely not recommend this for anyone with a 36" or smaller waist due to the size of the waist straps. I have a 38" waist and had the waist straps cinched up almost all the way. It is not the lightest backpack, but since I'm not climbing K-2 anytime soon, it works fine for my needs.
I would have liked the Chipotle color, but not enough to spend an extra $20-$30.
Excellent weekend backpack, and very good value at this price August 23, 2009
Desert "Mac Maven"
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I first used this backpack for a 3-day trip in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. I was able to fit my compact 25-deg sleeping bag, 6x8 tarp and some camp accessories into the sleeping bag compartment. The upper compartment was able to hold my clothing, small stove, solo bear canister, D-SLR camera, and toiletries -- plus a hydration bladder in the built-in hydration pocket. My 2-man tent and air pad fit perfectly on the bottom of the pack. I had a water bottle and camera tripod in the external mesh pockets.
At almost 5 lbs. this pack isn't for the super-light trekking crowd, but the well-padded waistband did a good job of transferring the pack's weight to my hips so it was easy for me to carry 50+ lbs for three days without any difficulties.
I am 6'3" and weigh 220 lbs. and the well-padded waist straps fit me well and the Ergo-fit shoulder harness adjusted so the pack fit me well. The Sentinel 65 also fit a 5'9" person's frame very comfortably. The air channel design of the backpack's padding helped keep my back dry and cool better than some packs I've used.
The one thing I didn't know before I bought the pack was how the upper compartment lid is held on by four adjustable straps. This allows more room to fit gear, but if the back isn't very full, the top flap can be hard to keep secured. The pack also seems like it has more straps than I'd ever use. But, better too many straps than too few in my estimation.
Overall an excellent pack at a good price, plus High Sierra's lifetime warranty make this backpack a very good value.
Great value for the price ! October 27, 2009
The Vedicz (Redmond, WA, US)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased this about 5 months back and did a 25 day Europe trip with this. I have to say I am very satsfied with this backpack specially for the price that I paid for it. Its very heavy duty (I was carrying almost 16 - 18Kg). From my past experience with a variety of other backpacks, I see a lot of strengths in this one, for example:pockets and straps at convinient locations, easy to carry camping equipment, a very strong back support,light weight etc. Yes, just like others have mentioned, its important that your waist size if not less than 31-32. I was 31.5 when I started the trip and eventually lost weight in the trip, so the waist belt sat a little loose toward the end of my trip. Overall, I would strongly recommend this for anyone who wants a light yet high-performing backpack for multi-purpose use.
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