Soelden 42L Backpack
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Why We Like The Osprey Soelden 42L Backpack
When we are skinning a couple of miles into a remote yurt, we trust the Osprey Soelden 42L pack to get us there while keeping us organized and our gear dry. The DWR treated nylon face fabric can handle everything from a blizzard to a snag on low hanging branches, so we can keep moving up and down the mountain. Like all Osprey packs, the Soelden features eco-certified, recycled materials and plenty of attachment points and functional pockets that are handpicked for specific outdoor pursuits—in this case, backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and mountaineering. This is Osprey's largest volume technical ski pack with a gender-specific fit that's made for men.
Details
- Osprey's largest volume technical ski pack Best for backcountry skiing and snowboarding High tenacity nylon + DWR for durability and weather protection High-density polyurethane framesheet for durable support Contoured EVA foam harness for comfortable carrying Dual top load and backpanel access to main compartment Underlid adjustable rope compression strap Men-specific fit
- Item #OSPZ1JG
- Responsible Collection
- [fabrics] bluesign® APPROVED, Recycled/Repurposed
- Material
- [face fabric] 210D high tenacity nylon, PFAS-free DWR coating, [accent, bottom] 210d recycled nylon, PFAS-free DWR coating
- Volume
- 42L (2563cu in)
- Support/Suspension
- 2.5mm LiteWire frame, HDPE stay
- Shoulder Straps
- paired
- Waist Belt
- EVA padded
- Hydration Compatible
- yes
- Reservoir Included
- no
- Access
- front panel, back panel, top
- Pockets
- [external] 1 zippered hipbelt, 1 zippered top lid, [internal] organizational, safety, sleeve, 1 zippered stash (with key clip)
- Gear Loops
- yes
- Ski Carry
- yes
- Snowboard Carry
- yes
- Helmet Carry
- fop or front
- Ice Axe Carry
- yes
- Weight Capacity
- 25-40lb
- Dimensions
- 27 x 13 x 12in
- Claimed Weight
- 3lb 3.8oz
- Activity
- backcountry skiing, backcountry snowboarding
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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4.5 based on 7 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 23, 2025
Soelden 42
Very happy with it so far. It’s only been used once, but so far very impressed.
Originally reviewed on osprey-emea
January 6, 2025
Excellent winter pursuit pack. Streamlined,
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent winter pursuit pack. Streamlined, good access and adaptability, sizeable, light, well-made, and I love the 1" webbing for front of the hip belt. Worth adding more/different color options than black or beige.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
September 30, 2024
Decent pack but has flaws
Used as a quiver of one for ski day trips, short overnights, and technical summer daytrips for a year of heavy use. In general the pack worked ok, but definitely has some flaws. A 40L pack without a decent internal frame is hard to understand. Fully loaded with skis, boots, skins, crampons, ski crampons, rope, rack, helmet, ice axe, etc. the pack carries very poorly. Other flaws include the flapjack cover being non removable and getting in the way when using the brain, bad diagonal ski carry system, weak buckles prone to breaking, bad ice axe carry system, and lots of confusing and unnecessary straps. The pack has lots of unnecessary features while still missing a few important ones. Compared to similar bags it is also quite heavy. Overall a decent bag that is spacious and durable, but carries load poorly and has a poorly thought out feature set.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
February 17, 2024
Ski Patrol
I’m about two months into using this pack 4 days a week for working ski patrol and as of now I’m blown away. I will say I find myself not using the full valume available but I’m stoked I went for the 42 over the 30 because then I need the extra space it’s so nice to just loosen the straps and fit everything I need for long days out on the snow. I can not recommend this pack enough for any situation where bringing gear out for long days in the snow is needed. If your just looking for a pack to take with you on short trips to the snow the 30 will probably be enough for you but if you want a pack which can do it all I’d stick to the 42. The only thing I’d change is I’d have a second retaining strap for the brain retention strap as It would just make the straps a little nicer for when you don’t have much in the pack
Originally reviewed on Osprey
February 7, 2024
Snow Specific Pack with Surprising Versatility
This is a great snow pack. No doubt about it. The snow shedding back panel, organization, and weather resistant materials make this ideal for skiing, boarding, and snowshoeing! However, we actually frequently use this to carry our photography equipment. The whole back panel can unzip to the base! This gives you great access to larger more fragile equipment. We just place a padded insert in the bag to keep the equipment protected, and love the wide opening. This is obviously meant for getting better access to equipment while putting the snow/water proof material 'face' of the bag on the snow, but it's a versatile function that we love. The straps which allow for A-frame ski carry and snowboard carry is useful for more equipment as long as you are creative! We've carried tripods, snowshoes, poles, and more with them.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
March 20, 2023
Versatile ski touring pack
Got the Soelden 42 for backcountry skiing. I wanted slightly more volume to carry gear for glacier travel, occasional ski mountaineering, or overnight hut trips. The pack is so well organized: snow-tools pocket is just the right size, main pocket is easily accessible, simple outer straps… really really functional.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
November 25, 2022
Want to Love It!
I want to love this pack! It has lots of pros, but there are too many straps and I'm constantly buckling/unbuckling straps to access pockets and gear. I use this pack 3-4 times per month for ski touring, ski mountaineering and snowmachine / ski trips in Alaska ranging from summer trips around 70F to winter trips around -20F Pros - 42L is the perfect size for long ski mountaineering or glacier touring day trips - The back panel zip makes it easy to access and load/unload the main storage area - The two flask pockets in the main storage area are good for stashing stuff sacks or water - The two top lid zip pockets help you keep gear organized - Outer avalanche pocket lets you keep probe / saw / shovel / ECT cord away from the dry main pocket - There are several extra gear loops on the back that help secure extra gear Cons - If you have the side straps buckled, you have to unbuckle them to access the avalanche pocket - If you have skis A-framed on the sides of the pack, you have to undo the side straps to access the avalanche pocket - It's impossible to tighten the top lid to make it snug. Even with the main storage area stuffed, I still can't get the top lid cinched down so that it won't move - There are a plethora of straps on the back of the pack and each has a lot of excess strap. When I ski or sled, I constantly have straps fluttering behind me Overall If I was buying another ski touring pack to use for ski touring, ski mountaineering and glacier travel, I would probably get a different pack
Originally reviewed on Osprey
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