One of the toughest backpacks I've ever used
Greetings, everyone. My name is Amy Wise-Bacis and I had the pleasure of gear testing for Elements Refined on my latest canyoneering trip to Zion National Park in Southern Utah. As a landscape photographer I need all of my gear to perform well in the toughest conditions. My plan was to test backpack B1950 (designed and hand-made by Elements Refined) in some of Utah’s toughest environments. Not only did the plan include hiking, navigating backcountry trails, scrambling over boulders, but also rappelling into icy, deep water pools.
B1950 after a day of abuse in Zion's Canyons!
To the right is an image of Elements Refined’s backpack, B1950 on the sandstone of Zion’s beautiful backcountry. The outer lace-up section worked like a charm for carrying the rope. The drawstring feature on the outside was a god-send when we needed to access the rope quickly. Having the bottom reinforced with sturdy material was essential due to the constant boulder scrambling required to get through the canyon.
The minimal weight of this pack was a huge benefit since we were doing about a 10-hour excursion. The entire pack only weighs 24 ounces!
After swimming through pool after pool, rappelling through small waterfalls, and navigating narrow canyon openings, the pack continued to perform. This final image was after we had cleared the hairy sections of the canyon. It still looks brand new!
A special thanks to Elements Refined for allowing me to use-and-abuse one of their packs. It worked like a charm and never let me down. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to test more products! For images from the trip check out my Zion Gallery.
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