What is the Cholatse ND30?The Cholatse is perhaps the most supportive, comfortable and feature-packed daypack for year-round use. With an ultra-comfortable, adjustable backsystem and all the features you could ever ask for, there's no reason this shouldn't be on your back!
What is it made of?Lowe Alpine use a tough yet lightweight 210D Robic Ripstop nylon throughout the main body of the pack and a bombproof 420D polyester in the base. The main fabric offers a high degree of abrasion-resistance thanks to its ripstop construction and features a HydroShield coating for added water-resistance if you happen to get caught out.
Which backsystem does it use?This is where the Cholatse shines! Lowe Alpine call it an AirContour+ Carry System, as it's far more than simply a back system; it covers the hipbelt, shoulder straps and essentially the entire rear of the pack. This women’s specific ND version has been shaped to follow the female form to ensure maximum comfort and stability. Every contact point has been meticulously refined to offer the greatest comfort without sacrificing heavily on weight. Lightweight foam with cut-outs in certain areas allows airflow to the points of your back which generate heat quickest, then a layer of mesh is added to prevent the pack moving excessively.
This is adjustable to ensure the perfect fit using a simple, yet highly effective, Velcro pad on the shoulder harness that can be easily set to various heights depending on the user. Please remember that your torso length and not your height will determine the back length your need. For more advice on pack fitting, have a look at our video
here.
The hip-belt is pre-curved and hugs your hips superbly. It features a supportive layer of foam layered underneath a grippy mesh to lock into place, carrying the weight of the pack with little to no unwanted movement.
What are its features?Access into the pack is achieved via two methods: either unclip the two buckles and flip the lid over in the traditional fashion or via a large side zip which gives you easy access to stuff nearer the bottom. A front stash pocket provides the perfect place to stash a wet tent flysheet, soggy overtrousers or other items you don't want inside the main compartment. An external lid pocket stores kit you need to get to quickly like a compass or headtorch, while two zipped hipbelt pockets fit snacks, a GPS or your phone. For items that won't fit inside the pack, there are daisy chain loops on the outside.
Other features include a hydration sleeve for a water bladder, a raincover for total waterproof protection from the rain, TipGripper walking pole attachment points and a HeadLocker axe attachment system.
- Zipped side entry for easy access
- Front stash pocket
- Adjustable back-length with easy to use hook and loop backsystem
- Web loop compression strap for fastening poles and axes securely
- HeadLocker axe attachment system
- Secure TipGripper walking pole attachments
- Large stretch mesh side pockets
- External zipped lid pocket
- Daisy chain lash points
- Zipped hipbelt pockets
- Hydration compatible
- Rain cover
- Forward pull hipbelt adjustment
- Durable water repellent coating