Comments on: Rambling Review – Mountainsmith Phantom 40

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 03:24:05 +0000

In reply to Isishman245. Thanks for the comment.

By: Isishman245

Isishman245 — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 02:53:00 +0000

Kelty doesn’t have the suspension. Lightbeam from Kelty is good but this is light years ahead. Osprey beats it but double the price…

By: Marvin8

Marvin8 — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 22:16:47 +0000

Ahhh, but Phantom 40 vs. Kelty Flyway 43??? THAT is the question. 🙂

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 21:57:11 +0000

In reply to Collin.

Collin,

Congrats on the trip. My wife and I did 3 weeks in Europe a couple of years back doing the hostel thing. It was an amazing experience. I took a bigger pack and more stuff than I needed. If I was going back, I would be taking the Phantom 40. In my opinion, it will definitely do the trick if you pack right. Hope that helps. Good luck and have fun.

Ben

By: Collin

Collin — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 14:56:11 +0000

I’m sold on the quality and features. However, I’ll be going on a three week long trip to Europe and was wondering if you think this bag would be well suited. I will be staying in hostels and have access to laundry facilities so I plan on carrying approximately 2-3 days worth of clothing. Think I could make this pack work?

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 04:21:09 +0000

In reply to Marvin8. No problem Marvin. I do have to say that with the shape and contour of the pack, it might be uncomfortable without the waist belt. I think the waist belt brings the pack load back into the hips and off the shoulders. Best of luck in your pack search. Mountainsmith has a ton of other great packs to look at. Ben

By: Marvin8

Marvin8 — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 04:16:33 +0000

In reply to azwanderings. THANKS for the info! Kind of a bummer to hear that, though.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 03:27:53 +0000

In reply to Marvin8. Marvin, The belt is sewn to the pack. Ben

By: Marvin8

Marvin8 — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 02:01:24 +0000

In reply to CampingMaxx. Can anybody tell me if the hip belt is removable, or is it permanently sewn in?

By: CampingMaxx

CampingMaxx — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:33:43 +0000

I’m a big fan of the Phantom 40 as well. For me it always comes down to functionality and comfort when making my backpacking choices. In the lightweight category, I find this Mountainsmith to be second to none.