Comments on: Outdoor Retailer: Osprey Kode Backcountry Ski Packs

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:21:22 +0000

Just posted my review of the Osprey Kode 30 ski pack here:

http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/osprey-kode-30-backcountry-ski-pack-review/

By: Osprey Kode 30 Backcountry Ski Pack Review - FeedTheHabit.com

Osprey Kode 30 Backcountry Ski Pack Review - FeedTheHabit.com — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:09:30 +0000

[...] the Osprey Kode ski backpacks were introduced just over a year ago, I must say I was impressed. With a slew of great features and the renowned [...]

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:06:12 +0000

I didn’t have any issues with it in that way. I loved the back panel and found the pack to be super-comfortable. I’ll have to get back out with it to refresh my memory though as it’s been 6 months since I was last touring.

By: olchemist

olchemist — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:51:39 +0000

Jason, I just tried a Kode 30 (without any weights) and had the feeling that the firm back padding does not go well with my bladebones. It was better when I carried it higher, but then the waist belt was quite high. Did you have any problem like that? I am 1,88m tall but my smaller girlfriend said she can feel it well, albeit not so much.

By: Colin in CA

Colin in CA — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:32:59 +0000

Good to hear. We just got them in at the local REI (where I am back working until bar exam results come out). I tried on a medium and it seems to fit well. I also noticed that the hip belt buckle was pretty tiny. Smaller than my other packs for sure.

I think size-wise it’ll be perfect. I tend to pack light and often do (shorter) day tours with a Frenzy 18. It’ll be nice to have the extra space and the helmet carried though. I have an Avalung II already, so I was shying away from BD packs–besides the fact that they’re heavy.

Thanks for the info!

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:07:56 +0000

Hey Colin

I got to use the Kode 30 on several backcountry tours this Spring and I can tell you it is a great pack. The suspension design and strap combo offers the most comfortable fit for both skiing and walking of any of my current crop of bc ski packs.

It’s the right size for a half-day tour and has all the compartments needed to stash everything in its place. The lined goggle pocket, the helmet holder, the toolkit pocket–everything works well. The only thing that I’m a bit on the fence with is the small waistbelt and buckle. It’s kind of hard to buckle it blind. They chose to use some sort of newfangled buckle that is difficult to clip unless you guide it in.

Overall comfort is superb and I’m going to have a hard time going to anything else.

By: Colin in CA

Colin in CA — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:30:44 +0000

Jason,

When’s that Kode 30 review going to be forthcoming? I’m very likely going to buy one in the next couple of months and want some decision confirmation.

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By: adi

adi — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:27:08 +0000

NICE PACKS!WHERE AND WHEN CAN I SEE THEM IN CHINA?

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:44:14 +0000

I got the Osprey Kode 30 pack for review a few weeks ago and have taken it out 2-3 times. Overall… I love that pack! Stay tuned for a more complete review coming soon!