Monday, November 10, 2008

Karrimor Cougar 60-70

Well, it looks like one more dream is about to come true. Not long ago I was visiting an outdoor equipment and gear shop in my home town and found a nice backpack. It's a Karrimor Cougar, red 60-70l backpack. I found it nice, looked at it, looked at other backpacks and other stuff and moved on. When going home I remembered it and said to myself that the next time I'm near at the shop I will try it on and see if it fits as nicely as it looks like. And so I did. I went back a few day after I first saw it, and tried it on. Well, at first it felt strange. I have to be honest and tell you that I enjoy the backpack I had and still have, and really wasn't looked to change it for a newer one. But after a few simple moves made it stay on my back like I was born with it. It's not the lightest backpack I had but it sure was comfortable. And had some interesting extras that I found helpful.
Looked at the manufacturer's website and found a sort description of it, and without too many coloring, here it is:
- SA coolmesh back system
- Grab handle
- Hydration system compatible
- Raincover
- 2 compartments
- Key clip
- Expandable excel side pockets
- 2 pockets in lid
- Front map pocket
- Mesh stash pockets
- Under-lid compression strap
- Daisy chain
- Base load straps
- Elasticated chest strap
- Side compression straps
- Ice axe strap and lash attachment
- Lid compression bungee cord


And before I decided to buy it I had to look what others have to say about it. So I searched the net looking for some honest and well written reviews about Cougar. I know, I know ... I should have been looking for Karrimor Cougar or Cougar backpack, but I wasn't :) And this is how I found some interesting definition for Cougar.
Of course when Karrimor decided to give a nice name to their backpack they thought of cougar in the meaning that is given also at Wikipedia, and that is: "The cougar (Puma concolor), also puma, mountain lion, or panther, depending on region..."
They never thought about what Cougar means in the urban dictionary, and that is "An older woman who frequents clubs in order to score with a much younger man".
Well it's just interesting. Nevertheless The Karrimor Cougar 60-70 it looks like a reliable backpack that could be a good choice for me. Will see what will happen, I'm not really decided to buy it or not although it kinda tempting. Will be back with news on what I did.

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