S-CM II - Super Critical Mass II

Volume profile: upper 44.75" - mid 46" - bottom 47 +"

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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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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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

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.

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.