The Montane Trailblazer® 44 is a close-fitting, lightweight roll-top multi-day walking rucksack.
The Trailblazer® 44 is designed for long-distance mountain paths, where low-weight, stability and quick access to your kit is essential. The innovative Montane® Covalent harnessgives a customisable, body-hugging length and fit without restricting movement. With an ample 44-litre storage capacity and a multitude of pockets, it offers easy access to hydration, food and other stuff while on the move.
Although it only comes in one size, there is considerable adjustment available to alter the back length.
- Customisable, body-hugging Covalent harness.
- Easily adjustable ZephyrAD back system.
- Two off-centre chest harness straps.
- Two harness pockets with security zips.
- Accessible, wrap-around wand pockets with extra pockets with security zips.
- Internal water bladder pocket and hose exit port.
- Front stretch pocket for external storage.
- ‘V’ side compression system.
- Front daisy chain with reflective detailing.
- Front and under arm pole carry system.
- Roll top lid.
- Large zipped pocket in front.
- Internal zipped pocket with key fob.
Body: Raptor Cross Lite 70D, DWR/Spray rating Grade 4, Hydrostatic head 1,500mm, 100g/m² 100% nylon, Abrasion resistance 20,000+ at 9k PA, UTS polyurethane composite coating for a 50% increase in tear strength.
Reinforced base: Raptor Resistance 210D, DWR/Spray rating Grade 5, Hydrostatic head 1,000mm, 265g/m² 100% nylon oxford, Abrasion resistance 20,000+ at 12k PA.
Shoulder straps and hip fins: Contact Air Mesh Plus, 310g/m² 100% polyester.
Back pad: Contact Open Mesh, 100% polyester.
Lining: Halo 200D, 100% polyester.
Capacity: 44 litres.
Weight: c 995g.
It seems strange that this 44 litre version is a roll-top while the 30 litre model has a proper lid with useful pockets. Could it be because putting a proper lid on the 44 would have taken the weight over 1kg?!