The GoLite Multi-Sport pack is a frameless, panel-loading, small volume pack for ultralight backpacking, fast packing, and adventure racing. Alternatively, it can be used as a large day pack. The Multi-Sport is a larger version of the popular GoLite 24 adventure racing pack. With over fifty percent more volume than the 24, a dedicated ultralight backpacker can get a five-day or longer trip out of this pack. Other backpackers may eek out an overnighter or three day weekend. Part of the fun is challenging yourself to get your gear down to 31 liters (1900 ci)!
ARTICLE OUTLINE
- Introduction
- What's Good
- What's Not So Good
- Specifications: Manufacturer, Year/Model, Style, Volume, Weight, Fabric, Features, Volume To Weight Ratio, Comfortable Load Carrying Capacity, Carry Load to Pack Weight Ratio, MSRP
- Performance
- What's Unique
- Recommendations for Improvement
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GoLite Multi-Sport Backpack REVIEW
I like the multisport, but found its short profile and opportunity to lash stuff to the back causes it to drag your shoulders down when loaded up. It works with a “thin” profile, it doesn’t work as well with a “fat” profile.
I haven’t used the Multisport, but based on the pictures here and my experience with the Golite Dawn, it appears that the Multisport is basically a panel-loading Dawn with a better hipbelt. I’m sure there are other distinctions, but Ryans complaints about the profile of the Multisport more or less parallel my thoughts on the Dawn.
Ben
I’ve used both the Golite Multisport and the Salomon Raid Revo 30 and found the Salomon to trump the Golite in just about every conceivable way except the Salomon weighs in about 1 oz heavier.
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