The Osprey Soelden 42 Backpack is the big boy of Osprey's touring pack lineup, suitable for week-long hut adventures or multi-day summit attempts. As with all of Osprey's backcountry packs, the design is well integrated, includes the features you really need, and carries exceptionally well while riding, with the Thermoformed backpanel offering superb comfort. The Soelden 42 also has a removeable top compartment that can be left in camp if you wish to go light for a summit attempt or tour to different locations from a central camp.
Main – bluesign® 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox PFC Free DWR
Accent – bluesign® 210D Nylon Dobby PFC Free DWR
Bottom – bluesign® 210D Nylon Dobby PFC Free DWR
27H x 13W x 12D inches
Avalanche Safety Kit Pocket – Large front panel J-zip access to avalanche safety kit pocket with shovel handle and probe sleeve.
Internal main compartment side panel sleeves for small items/thermos
Internal main compartment zipper stash pocket
Removable top lid with two zippered pockets
Easy-access scratch-free accessories/goggles stash pocket
Single-zippered hipbelt pocket / single hipbelt gear loop
2.5mm Lightwire frame threaded into 1.0mm HDPE framesheet
1.5mm HDPE stay
Thermoformed Contoured Backpanel – Snow shedding material to reduce ice/snow buildup
Contoured, Die-Cut EVA Harness – Dual-sided radio boom mic attachment points, adjustable sternum strap with whistle, gender-specific shaping
Panel Load Access – Extra-large front panel j-zip access to avalanche safety pocket with shovel handle and probe sleeves
Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle
A-frame or diagonal ski carry
Vertical and horizontal backpanel snowboard carry
Dual-position (front or top of pack) stow-away helmet carry
Secure ice tool carry sleeve and attachment point
Sled carry attachment loops
Under-lid adjustable rope compression strap provides stable and easily accessible rope carry
Dual top load and backpanel access to the main compartment offer multiple options for access to the pack's contents
Flapjacket skirt cover is easily deployable and keeps pack contents contained even when the top pocket is removed
Hipbelt – Adjustable 25 mm webbing with EVA foam padded stabilizing hipwings, gender-specific shaping
