The Montane Halogen 33 is a lightweight, extremely tough and versatile day pack with a comfortable ZephyrFX ventilation back system. Designed for all season mountain use.

Montane says:

The Halogen 33 is the perfect, multi-activity, all season, technical mountain pack for longer, harsher days or overnight trips. Designed to perform in Scottish winter’s, the tough but light RAPTOR Geo fabric will resist rock, snow and ice whilst the Montane ‘Tool Anchor’ system allows fast and secure axe attachment. Equally on summer Alpine trails the shell friendly ZephyrFX back system offers fantastic ventilation and air flow to keep you cool whilst remaining close to your back for superior load carry support and comfort. Combined with its multiple storage options including the innovative side Montane ‘baguette pocket’ the Halogen 33 is a lightweight, extremely tough and amazingly versatile large mountain pack for technical multi-activity enthusiasts.

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Montane's Halogen 33 Litre Rucksack replaces the old Medusa 32. Now you might just expect a few updates considering it's still designed for multi-activity enthusiasts but really it's a whole new pack, and a better one at that!

This versatile pack is made of tough yet lightweight material that doesn’t add bulk so won't slow you down. In fact the tough 210 denier Raptor Geo and Endurance fabrics will protect your gear even in cold, wet and icy conditions. The packs also great for warmer environments as the ZephyrFX back system and Contact Mesh back panel will provide the essential ventilation and comfort you need on those hot days.

There's plenty of features but we particularly like that is has a multi pocket configuration for versatile storage options including the innovative baguette pocket on the side of the pack and a stowable tool anchor with an alpine safe sleeve for securing a climbing/walking axe.

The hipbelt is decent for a pack of just 33 Litres, this will enable it to carry heavier loads with ease.

- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

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CONSTRUCTION

Constructed from 210 Denier nylon RAPTOR Geo fabric in the main body which is tough yet exceptionally lightweight. Featuring a superb DWR and abrasion resistance
420 Denier nylon RAPTOR Endurance durable base panels prevents abrasion against rock surfaces
Shell friendly ‘Contact Open Mesh’ back panel for fantastic ventilation
Shoulder straps and hip fins feature ‘Contact Air Mesh Plus’ for all day comfort and a quick dry time
GRANITE STRETCH skirt around lid for clean and sleek fabric hugging closure
Super lightweight HALO lining fabric offers additional protection to contents

PATTERNING AND DESIGN

Minimal seams increase strength and reduce weight
Tapered streamline shape

BACK SYSTEM

Montane ZephyrFX back system combines a stiff structure with a soft, comfortable moulded back pad covered in shell friendly ‘Contact Open Mesh’ for a close, secure fit whilst also providing fantastic ventilation through the uniquely design moulded air gaps and channels

HARNESS CONFIGURATION

Perforated shoulder straps for excellent ventilation and comfort with a central strap spine for structural integrity
Top tension shoulder straps allow the pack weight to be pulled close to the body and control the pack stability
Articulated, load carrying hip fins for increased comfort and stability on the move
Integrated waist belt and cinch strap adjustment pulls the pack closer to the user in one easy movement
Double tension waist belt for extra stability and pack weight equalisation
Montane ‘Click and Go’ chest harness with single hand operation, off centre clip prevents bulky buckles over the sternum and increases comfort with its low profile
Unique elasticated chest strap allows for unrestricted breathing during exertion

LOADING AND CLOSURE CONFIGURATION

Wide top load opening into pack with ‘Cord Lord Lite’ quick release mechanism

POCKET CONFIGURATION

Lid buddy pocket for front access whilst on the move with external storm flap for increases protection
Zipped underlid security pocket
Innovative Montane ‘Baguette pocket’ combine stretch bucket side pockets for external storage of water bottles, hats, gloves with stretch sleeve panels able to secure longer items such as collapsible poles, tall water bottles, rolled up jackets neatly to the sides of the pack
Hip fin pockets for storing and accessing items whilst on the move

COMPRESSION

Top single hand side compression straps offer effective compression and help provide additional stability
Bottom single hand side compression straps secure the load and can be positioned under or over the stretch bucket side pockets
Top rope strap compression over bivi

TOOL ATTACHMENT POINTS

Stowable dual walking pole attachment point at base of pack
Stowable ‘Tool Anchor’ ice axe attachment at base of pack with the ‘Alpine Safe’ sleeve allows for fast, safe and secure axe attachment
Integrated pole/axe attachment and top compression webbing straps for firm lock down of poles/axes during dynamic body movement and for effective storage when not in use

FURTHER FEATURES

Front and back 180˚grab handles
Removable front bungee storage
Internal H2O pocket
H2O tube opening and arm harness tube attachment point
Front ‘Dusk till Dawn’ reflectivity
Internal key clip

S/M weighs: 932g
M/L weighs: 950g
Capacity: 33 litres
Activity: Mountain Walking / Mountaineering / Fast Alpine / Scrambling / Trail Walking / Multi Day

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