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Applications/Use:
Expedtion/Long trip Backpacking and Climbing.
We
hear it all the time - about how our packs are expensive. The funny
thing is that is comes many times from people that need a really good
pack! Heavy loads mean a pack has to be exceptionally well made to withstand
the stresses of heavy loads. McHale packs can take anything. All packs
are not created equally! Then there's the Bypass Harness. By itself
this feature makes the extra cost of a McHale Pack worth it. Don't settle
for mass production when you can get this for just a bit more! Then
there's the Bayonet, Super strong CM frame......the list goes on. Get
the video. You don't have to buy a McHale Pack, but if you don't, you
do have to buy something else!
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image for blowup

The
CM Bayonet packs have no match in the industry - especially considering
their lighter weight. These are the lightest BIG packs in the
business.
Ask
about Full Dyneema prices; You
can get as much or as little of the pack made in Full Dyneema as you
want. 100% Full Dyneema adds about $450.00. Dying the Dyneema adds $100.00.
Full Spectra bottom is included in price.
The
pack at right is shown with the accessory Summit Flap attached. Pack
comes with a Hip Pack top that can be traded for a 2 layer zippered
summit flap or single layer summit and credit. Oversize water bottle/utility
pockets included - 64 oz. bottle shown!
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on images for large IMAGES.

Scroll for a larger image of the S-CMII above.
The ultralight S-CM2 has more widely spaced daisy chains
than the Alpine model. The lower side wall reinforcing is 2" high instead
of 7". There is no reinforcing or ski division loops under the compression
straps (see ski guards in accessories). The widely spaced daisy chains accept
shovel pocket and other accessories without extra hardware being sewn to the pack
and the compression straps end up being shorter and lighter. This pack is big
without the secondary extension skirt so customers usually have it made without.
The official weight of our ultralight packs is calibrated with the Summit Flap
on. This pack is big and versatile and very effecient weightwise for what it can
carry. McHale Expedition packs are the lightest in their category. See also the
description on the Alpine Packs page. Average
Volume
6,000+ (cu. in.) with standard
Bayonet model ( no secondary extension skirt ).
Extended Volume w/optional extension collar
on Bayonet model
7,000
(cu. in.) Harness Type Bypass
Zipper Access Yes
Minimum Pack Weight
under 5.5 lbs. w/ dyneema
small grid fabrics
This
model 6 lbs. (can
easily carry 70 to over 100lb. loads)
Base price w/standard
fabrics including small grid:
$795.00
Includes
same features
as the CM II. Full Spectra rim and
bottom is included in price.
The
ultralight S-CM2 is so light and compact in it's shortened mode your
friends won't know it's the same pack, and you'll be surprised at how
much weight it can carry as a summit/side trip pack.
Full Dyneema Shoulder pads: have a very supple non-abrasive
feel against bare skin, adjust on clothing without dragging, accentuate
the Bypass system, and are rodent proof. $35.00

Above
right - gray pack:
The
ultralight S-CM2 is so light and compact in it's shortened mode your
friends won't know it's the same pack, and you'll be surprised at how
much weight it can carry as a summit/side trip pack.
Right: A S-CMII made from Blue Dyneema grid and Full Spectra for bottom
reinforcing.
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Although
this pack made in this 420 'New Grey' color is not ultralight, it is still lighter
than many packs in it's class, especially when performance is considered. Lower
half is 420 Black and bottom oval is 630
Black.

Above: The harness side. To give some idea of the size of the water
bottle pockets and pack those are 64 oz. Gatorade bottles! Below: With
the Bayonets out the packs quickly shrinks to a summit or side trip
pack.


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