“Awesome Backcountry Ski/Snowboard Pack”

“This is one of the most comfortable back country/ski/snowboard packs I have ever owned. It rides well and is comfortable even during aggressive snowboarding. Having an integrated AvaLung system makes it much more usable and the Avalung mouthpiece is easy to access (though it could work better if the exit point from the strap was higher on the shoulder) even when on the move. Really, you should have it out and near your face or in your mouth for immediate access before decending questionable terrain (assuming you should even be there in the first place). The outer compartment organizes your shovel blade, shovel handel, probe poles and other immediate items well and securely. Plenty of lash points for an ice axe, external carry of skis or a snowboard or snow shoes/short approach skis. There is a nicely insulated hydration pack hose compartment in the right shoulder strap which helps keep the water from freezing within the hose. An excellent pack even at full price, hard to beat at this price.”