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Backcountry Ski Touring Packs
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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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. --Chris |
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