Description:
Contrary to its name, the SC: Big Trouble might better have been named
the "SC: Mini Pak". The SC: Big Trouble is the smallest single piece backpack
SuperSoaker available. Being a backpack weapon, most of the weight is
placed onto one's shoulder: a definite bonus. The blaster section features
4 nozzle settings: 1.5x, Fan Blast, 8.5x and a Power Burst setting. On
power burst, the SC: Big Trouble fires four parallel streams forward,
each stream having a diameter around 0.5x. As a 2000 Super Charger backpack,
no pumping is required, but one needs to have a QFD available to recharge
the backpack. The amount of water the backpack contains is decent, but
will not last too long away from a QFD. Thankfully, thanks to its small
size, carrying an additional weapon is still a feasible option.
In the end, the weapon has a good feel to it and would put up a good fight
in any small engagement or as a back-up weapon. On its 8.5x setting, it
can dish out water as fast as the larger CPSs, but not as long or as far.
Pros:
Small-in-hand, relatively light, and easy to carry. Despite its size,
it packs good power. The nozzle settings allow one to conserve water or
give the enemy a good dose of water. No pumping required.
Cons:
Can only be charged at a QFD. Backpack size carries limited water and
can be difficult to wear properly for larger individuals. As a single
piece weapon, one must be careful with parts, especially where the hose
attaches to the blaster and backpack. Any compromise in the seals and
water will continually be lost. Not all the water in the reservoir is
pressurized resulting in the loss of about 300mL worth of dead weight
(this lingering 300mL needs to be emptied when storing).
Dimensions:
(G): 23 cm x 8 cm x 17 cm (9.1" x 3.1" x 6.7") (BP): 46.5 cm x 27.5
cm x 14 cm (18.3" x 10.8" x 5.5") (hose): 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm x 93 cm
(0.6" x 0.6" x 36.6") Weight: 1.55 kg (54.7 oz.) Reservoir Volume: 2.3 L (76.7 oz.) Firing Chamber Volume: N/A Pump Volume: N/A