New Review - Montane Medusa 32

Lastest OM review is Montane's ace new lightweight all mountain pack, the Medusa 32.


Posted: 9 May 2012
by Jon

Rear-opening Buddy Pocket lid plus retractable ice tool storage along with smooth lines makes the Medusa a top lightweight mountain choice.

We first ran into Montane's new for spring 2012 range of mountain packs at the OutDoor European trade show last summer - see pic - and we were immediately impressed by their sleek lines, neat features and pain-staking attention to detail.

Fast forward nine months or so and we've had the top-end Medusa 32 on the go since September. It's an oddly unusual combination of all-round mountain versatility and light weight. Our test pack tips the scales at 940 grammes, which is pretty impressive given the spec of the pack.

Of course neatness and cunning features count for nothing if the pack doesn't carry well. Does it? Check out our full review for the big picture. 


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We had a really good poke at the Medusa in Rock Bottom in Betws at the weekend. It's got Montane written all over it, and not just literally; the feel of it, quality and colours all scream Montane as well. I loved some of the little details that Jon's picked up in his review, it's a seriously well thought-out pack.

Unfortunately it only comes in one size, which is too long for me, and the shoulder straps just don't fit me :-(

Posted: 09/05/2012 at 14:10

I'm actually seeing the guys at Montane next Monday so I'll suggest that they should be looking at a women's-specific version for next year. Interestingly, just after we got the pack in, someone asked me on twitter what else was out there with a similar weight and spec. When you look around, there's actually not much that's mountain friendly at that sort of weight.

The equivalents from the likes of Osprey or Lowe Alpine tend to be 300 to 400g heavier and more expensive with it, though still extremely good packs.

Posted: 09/05/2012 at 14:42

Another good looking pack! Too much choice for packs at the moment, I can't decide what to get...

Posted: 09/05/2012 at 15:13

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