Ascend™ TS4500 Backpack
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- 4,500 cu. in.
- Water-resistant, 600-denier polyester, 420-denier nylon, and 1680-denier ballistic nylon materials
- Duraflex hardware and buckles
- Durable aluminum pack frame
- Dual-density padded shoulder straps with sternum strap
- Adjustable torso-fit back panel with airmesh padding
- Side compression flaps and bottom compression straps
- Top and bottom zippered compartments
- Rainfly included
- Hydration compatible (bladder system not included)
The Ascend™ TS4500 Pack was designed to meet the needs of serious hikers and campers. The 4,500 cu. in. TS4500 is crafted from polyurethane coated, water resistant 600-denier polyester, 420 nylon and 1680-denier ballistic nylon materials. Zippers are YKK and it uses UTX Duraflex hardware and buckles. This impressive Ascend Pack sports a durable aluminum frame, dual-density padded shoulder straps with a sternum strap, and an adjustable torso-fit back panel with airmesh padding. A heavily padded wrap waist belt has zippered pockets, and there are dual side zippered pockets plus a top compression lid with zippered pockets for smaller items. A bottom zippered compartment will hold a sleeping bag and/or clothes. Other features include loops for an ice ax or trekking poles, top-loading main compartment access, side compression flaps and bottom compression straps. A rainfly is included in a bottom zippered compartment. Dimensions 20'' x 15'' x 10''. Weight: 7.1 lbs. Color: Green/Gray. Imported.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by mike188 good pack
i was going on a back packing trip and had to get a pack and i chose this one for the meatel frame and olive green colour. over all itsa good pack but a few things wernt that great like the top pocket is good for putting light snaks a jacket or a mess kit but if you put somthing large you can barly open the top.another disadvantege was that the sleeping bag pocket was too small and was hard to fit my bag in. the pack is heavy by itself from the fram but it is very durably. the rings were good to attach d rings for iteams such as canteens and stuf. it would just be nice to have a few more ziper pockets and the rain cover to b alittle larger but over all its a good pack and looks good
September 21, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by SnacKing shop around
I was initially pleased with the pack design offerings. Sort of a hybrid between internal and external. Just what I wanted. The price seemed reasonable. And pack size with the expansion of lashing to frame was nice. However, going through the inifinite number of adjustments was a little annoying with the spartan directions accompanying. The Basspro associates while nice and helpful I feel it was doubtful they would have been just as confused as they had spent no time with the pack.
Ultimately Igive this pack a poor rating due to what I think is a design flaw. There is no way to store anything in the top pocket on the top flap of any wieght or bulk and gain access to the main compartment without holding the top flap open with one hand and searching with the other or emptying the top pocket everytime. This is a huge issue if one chooses to use a water bladder and needs to get to it or anything else like my food while still on the trail.
The reason for the issue is the top bar which I initially liked gets in the way of folding the top flap all the way over unless it's empty and the pivot point of the flap is too low.
Other issues. The goofy pockets on the waist belt. They just scrunsh up unless you are large enough to need to extend the waist belt out which I am not. The straps on the bottom are just barely large enough to hold a small backpacking tent. Certainly would not hold a sleeping bag and I had to roll a wool blanket really really tight to get it to fit. Compared to other packs it is on the heavy side as well. This I knew when buying but if the features worked for me that was an ok trade off.
May 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by hydrogeo99 Well Designed and comfortable
Three days before a weekend backpacking trip, I pulled my 80's vintage Camp Trails backpack out of the attic only to find much of the cords had dry rotted and the many of the zippers had corroded shut. I guess ten years in the attic was a little too much. In a panic to find a suitable replacement, I drove to the Bass Pro located a few miles from my house (thankfully!) and found this pack. I much prefer the external frame packs to the internal frame packs because they are more compartmentalized. There were many internal frame packs to choose from, but this was one of only two external frame packs available in the store. I was a little hesitant to go with this over the Jansport since I had never heard of the Ascend brand (apparently a BPS exclusive) and knew that Jansport has a very good reputation for building quality packs...even used a few in the past, but after side by side comparison of these two packs I found this one had nicer features and better padding so I decided to take a gamble and spend a little more on this unknown brand. I used it for a weekend trip...a 12 mile hike into camp, pack was loaded to about 80% capacity, with an initial weight of 53 lbs. Had no problems at all with the performance of the pack. The shoulder straps and hip belt were so much more comfortable than my old pack! Hope to be able to use it many times over the coming years.
December 14, 2011
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The product description indicates this pack is "hydration compatible." In what way is it compatible?
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I bought the pack, but I don't see anything on the pack that is designed to hold a hydration bladder or to put/secure the drinking hose/straw from a bladder.
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Open the main gear zipper, and on the back wall there is a sleeve, rather large, with a velcro loop, and 2 holes for the hydration tubes to come out of on either shoulder.Answers
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the Ascend brand is BassPro brand I my understanding from associate is you can take it back up to a year later but double check that.
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Our branded products carry a one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Of course, our “No Hassle” 30-day money back guarantee still applies to everything we sell. ThanksQ:
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Would this be good for a good young hiker or would you more likely recommend an internal frame bag?
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If you are still looking for an answer...I personally had issues with the design of the Ascend 4500. I would not recommend it for anyone. Besides my issue it is a larger pack that does have lots of adjustments but I think it has it's limits on the size of the user. Initially i liked the design of a internal external hybrid. I will shop around for something similar. For a young or inexperienced hiker I would tend to recommend an external. Much more practical and generally cheaper till one decides what really works for them.
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Youth-specific backpacks: These typically offer smaller capacities and include an adjustable suspension to accommodate a child's growth. Women's backpacks, with their smaller frame sizes, often work well for young backpackers of either gender. So do small versions of some men's packs.Before you buy any hiking backpack, make sure it feels good on your back.
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