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When you're out on a day long adventure,
you don't want to carry more backpack
than you need. On the other hand, you
want a pack that includes all the
features you need to enjoy the
adventure, and one tough enough to last
you for many years, even if you are a
little, or a lot, rough on your gear.
And that's where the Couloir backpack
from Wookey comes into play. It is a
tough daypack, ready for almost any
day-long, any-season adventure. Here's
what makes the Couloir world class:
- At 1,440 cubic inches, it is big
enough a single day's activities,
without being too large or heavy to
get in the way of your fun. It weighs
in at just under three pounds.
- For a daypack, the Couloir is more
adjustable than the average, allowing
you to get a great fit. Here are the
options:
- The framesheet comes in two
sizes: medium (for a 16 inch to 22
inch torso) or large (for a 21 inch
to 27 inch torso).
- The hipbelt comes in three
sizes: small (24 inch to 30 inch
waist), medium (29 inch to 39 inch
waist), and large (38 inch to 46
inch waist).
- The shoulder harness comes in
three sizes: small (less than a 33
inch chest), medium (32 inch to a 49
inch chest), and large (greater than
a 48 inch chest).
- The shoulder harness are "s"
curved, and are also curved under the
shoulder, for greater fit and comfort.
The hip belt has its own plastic
framesheet, dual density foam, and
also automatically cants to the angle
of your hips.
- The Couloir comes with many
important features standard,
including:
- Ski carrier
- Snowboard carrier
- Two tool tubes
- Dual daisy chains
- Four compression straps
- One external pocket
- Internal hydration pocket with
tube port
- The Couloir is made out of a tough
1000 denier fabric and is water and
snow resistant. Zippers are protected
with a flap to help prevent dampness
from seeping in.
- The pack is top-loading, and when
opens, hinges open, allowing you easy
access to all its contents.
As the Couloir includes both a ski
and snowboard carrier, if you are into
these sports, you may want to take a
particular look at this pack.
Using the
Wookey Couloir Backpack in the Real World
The secret to comfort with the Couloir
is to first get the framesheet, hip
belt, and shoulder harness that is
designed to fit you, and then from here,
adjust it to meet your needs. This may
involve visiting a Wookey dealer in
order to try out the various
combinations of components to ensure
that perfect fit.
While the pack is rated to carry up
to 40 pounds, I think most people would
prefer carrying no more than 30-35
pounds with it. This, of course, will
depend a lot on who is carrying the bag.
The Couloir, which is made in the
United States, is built tough, with good
quality craftsmanship. It should easily
last a long time, no matter how tough
you are with it.
Recommendation
The Wookey Couloir is idea for any day
adventure involving hiking, climbing,
skiing, and snowboarding, where
toughness and features are more
important that light weight.
Product Notes
The Wookey Couloir is available in four
colors: blue, green, red, and orange,
and the MSRP is $204.
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