OMM Classic 18 backpack
Leanweight 350g
Full Weight 480g
First developed in 1973 to a specification set by Olympian and later London Marathon founder Sir Chris Brasher, The Classic was the first pack to look at weight as a key part of a bag’s functionality. This is a smaller capacity version of the already popular latest iteration, suited to smaller frames or those looking to strip their Mountain Marathon Kit to the minimum. The Classic range balances weight, accessibility on the move, comfort (at all speeds of movement) and multi-function componentry. This is the pack that just works. Perfect for a 2-day OMM but also at home some of the longer multi-day events such as the MDS, UTMB, Spine Race, Dragon’s Back, or Everest just does everything really well. It’s a Classic.
A good Mountain Marathon team will take advantage of the all-round stretch mesh pockets on the Classic. They stash their quick access kit such as waterproofs, food & water in their partner’s pockets so they can run behind and select what they like. For the rest of us, this means easy-to-reach stretch side pockets that will easily hold two bottles each and a rear stash for dirty trainers after a run or anything else that can stand a bit of weather. The lid strap can be moved to attach at the top of the pocket for even more stretch volume. Up front the waistbelt pockets total 2L capacity and have key clips so phones compass favourite goodies- it’ll all go in.