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Old May 6th 04, 10:34 PM
canaanskier
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On a trip this year the airlines ruined my backcountry ski touring pack so
I'm looking for a new one for next season. I've been looking at the
Backcountry Access Stash BC Pack and the Black Diamond Stealth Pack in the
35L size. I haven't seen either pack and they're not available locally.
Any of you have either of these packs and if so can you let me know what you
think of it. I basically want to be able to carry food, water bottle, down
jacket, probe, skins, shovel, harness, 2nd set of gloves, goggles....
Basically everything one would need for doing 5-7K vertical in the
backcountry over the course of a day. Look forward to hearing from you!


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Old May 6th 04, 11:05 PM
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canaanskier wrote:
On a trip this year the airlines ruined my backcountry ski touring pack so
I'm looking for a new one for next season. I've been looking at the
Backcountry Access Stash BC Pack


I picked up a BCA Stash Alp 40 this year and *really* like it. There is
a slot on the side for shovel handle and probe, and a pocket for the
shovel blade. I hate having the stuff in the main compartment any more.
The skis do not ride into my shoulders like my old pack when strapped on.

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Old May 7th 04, 02:25 PM
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canaanskier wrote:
On a trip this year the airlines ruined my backcountry ski touring pack so
I'm looking for a new one for next season. I've been looking at the
Backcountry Access Stash BC Pack and the Black Diamond Stealth Pack in the
35L size. I haven't seen either pack and they're not available locally.
Any of you have either of these packs and if so can you let me know what you
think of it. I basically want to be able to carry food, water bottle, down
jacket, probe, skins, shovel, harness, 2nd set of gloves, goggles....
Basically everything one would need for doing 5-7K vertical in the
backcountry over the course of a day. Look forward to hearing from you!


_ The BA packs are really well designed for skiers. A little bit
on the heavy side, but all the features are well worth it IMHO.
You won't regret getting the Stash BC. The BD Stealth is a
climber's pack and doesn't really have anything to distinguish
it. Also, it has an internal frame, which personally I don't like
in a day pack for skiing. Turning is enough work without having
to fight the pack as well. I have the regular Stash and
I really like it.

_ If you ever strap your skis to the back of the back, the Stash
is far superior to any other pack it's size for carrying skis.

_ Booker C. Bense


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