The 30+10 version of Karrimors Boma is indentical to the
larger 'sack with one very important diference. This is design for ladies and the
S straps on the back system are shaped for the shoulder shape and clavical displacement.
This is seriously important when you fill it with gear and put it on your back! The
30+10 Boma also has a slightly shorter back system that will aid fitting it properly
for women climbers.
With a heritage of making climbing rucksacks that goes back
to 1957 Karrimor are always going to come up with products that make the best use
of new materials. Their design skills are also used here to change the way you access
your gear too. The Hypalon fabric is a new material and gives the Boma an incredibly
tough outer that is totally waterproof too. The material uses neoprene impregnated
nylon and is both expensive and very durable, in this are of performance you get
what you pay for!
This rucksack is built for serious climbers, guides, instructors
and rescue personel. It is made for hard use over long periods and the features bear
out the purpose for which it is intended. When you get a rack of hardwear, a rope
or two plus some personal kit as well a mid range sized sack such as the Boma can
get very heavy.
This is where the back system for which Karrimor are rightly proud helps to make
the load carrying as easy as it can be made. The Fformat system and the S shaped
harness allow the Boma to be tuned to the owners shape better than any climbing sack
I have used for ages. Favorite features are the YKK Splashguard zip which allows
access to a large pocket on the rear of the Boma. The zip runs vertically to open
a flat pocket that is large enough for extra layer of clothing to stored. Zips are
also used to give side access to the main compartment on both the left and right
of the 'sack. A top lid with one external and one internal compartments complete
the storage options. Double drawcords help to seal the top access to the main compartment.
The number of access points to the main compartment gives
you the freedom to pack the sack and get at all your gear without having to empty
it completely! The double layer of material on the base will make sure that heavy
climbing loads don't wear away from the inside while the rock wears away from the
outside.
Final note - Karrimor have been using Plas Y brenin's instructors
for some time to test and develop products. The Boma reflects the input of active,
hard working climbers in it's features and build. If you buy one get to like it,
you could be using it for a very long time!
