Our preferred pack for backpacking in dense, heavily wooded trails in the roughest, toughest climates.
OUR CLOSE QUARTERS TRAIL PACK
On rugged and tight trails, the 3400 Southwest is a flexible performer that can adapt and handle the way gear volumes change for weekend, section, or thru hikes. Ideal when resupply points are less frequent and/or for equipment flexibility is needed. When the extra volume is not in use, the 3400’s top can roll down enough to make the overall size of the pack similar to the 2400, but that additional space can come in pretty handy when you need it.
When the route is thick with vegetation, requires the occasional up and over immovable objects, and calls for “suck in your gut and shimmy through” type moves, the Southwest is the backpack you want up-close and personal. This pack family is made specifically for tough adventures that would rip most other ultralight-style packs to shreds.
IDEAL USES
- DURATION 5-7 Days
- TERRAIN Dry, Rocky Environments
- ACTIVITY Adventure Travel
- SWEET SPOT Continental Divide Trail
SPECS & DIMENSIONS
- MATERIALS DCH50 & DCH150
- INTERNAL VOLUME 55L
- EXTERNAL VOLUME 9.8L
- WHITE PACK 1.98 lbs
- BLACK PACK 2.18 lbs
- LOAD CAPACITY Up to 40 lbs
- SIZE Up to 40 lbs
- BACK WIDTH 10.5" | 26.7cm
- HEIGHT (FULLY UNROLLED) 34" | 86.4cm
- TOP CIRCUMFERENCE 40" | 101.6cm
- BOTTOM CIRCUMFERENCE 33.5" | 85.1cm
- MADE IN MAINE, USA
WHY CHOOSE THE 3400 SOUTHWEST?
SOLID & SECURE Three easily accessible external pockets to store and protect your gear
DURABLE ABRASION PROTECTION External Hardline with Dyneema® side pockets keep your gear protected and free from any unwanted snags or abrasion
WATERPROOF MATERIALS Pair with our Stuff Sacks for a buttoned up, nearly waterproof kit
FEATURES
- External Pockets: Three external, solid Hardline with Dyneema® pockets
- Zippered Pockets: Hardline with Dyneema® zippered pockets on hip belt with #5 YKK zipper
- Internal Sleeve: Internal 8" x 14” mesh sleeve for hydration bladder
- Top Closure: Roll-Top closure system
- Hip Belt: Hardline with Dyneema® dual-density hip belt with 1/8” closed cell rigid foam, 1/4” closed cell foam and spacer mesh
- Back: Integrated 1/4” foam back panel pad
- Loops: Ice Axe loop
- Side Straps: Side compression straps for horizontal compression
- Top Compression Straps: Top Y-strap compression -- Designed to secure gear
- Shoulder Straps: Hardline with Dyneema® shoulder straps with 3/8” closed cell foam and spacer mesh
- Sternum Straps: Adjustable sternum strap with self-tensioning elastic
- Buckles/Bungees: Four exterior triglide buckles for optional pack accessory straps
- Stays: Two removable, contoured aluminum stays
- Sealing: Proprietary seam sealing on all side seams and behind all sewn-on pack features
- Pack Accessory Options: Shoulder Pocket, Versa, REpack, Stuff Sacks & Pods
- Daisy Chains: Daisy chains on shoulder straps
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Compatible With: Pods, Drawstring or Roll-Top Stuff Sacks, Stuff Sack Pillow