Organic BackFourty Big Pad
The BackFourty Big Pad is a large hybrid-hinge pad from Organic for mid-height problems, highballs and traverses. Open it is 147 x 117 cm and 12.7 cm thick, 1.72 m² of landing at 9.1 kg. Three layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, with high impact protection.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 75%, is thicker than 78% and lighter per m² than 23%.
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BackFourty Big Pad landing and protection
| Impact protection | High |
| Foam firmness | Moderate |
| Foam layers | 3 |
| Foam | closed-cell, open-cell |
| Hinge protection | Yes |
| Durability | High |
What the BackFourty Big Pad is for
Best for midrange, highball and traverse.
Strengths & Trade-offs
BackFourty Big Pad strengths
- Roomy 1.72m² footprint covers most landings well
- 12.7cm foam handles bigger falls confidently
- Foam bridge across the fold is a nice touch
- Made with recycled materials
- Plenty of storage for shoes, chalk, and extras
BackFourty Big Pad trade-offs
- Heavy at 9.1kg - long approaches become a workout
BackFourty Big Pad specifications
| Open size | 147 × 117 cm (58 x 46 in) |
| Thickness | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 9.1 kg (20.1 lb) |
| Fold style | Hybrid hinge |
| Closure | Flap |
| Shell | 1050 D |
| Bottom coating | None |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2024 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | Yes |
| Carry handles | 3 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Moderate |
Sustainability: partial recycled.
Extras: Couch mode, Load flap and Premium carry system.
What the BackFourty Big Pad costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the BackFourty Big Pad in stock right now.
Alternatives to the BackFourty Big Pad
- Escape Climbing XL Zone Plus
- Petzl Cirro
- Snap Grand Rebound
- Flashed Big Squishy
- Mammut Crashiano Pad
- Snap Chubby
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