| Updated 5/05/08 |
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| Packs on this chart are winter-ready
packs to carry skis, snowboards and backcountry tools or gear.
Some include hydration reservoirs that are insulated
against the cold. Most are hydration compatible in some way. Check out the key below to see
how we've categorized them. |
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| THE KEY |
• sex: of course, a woman can buy a a "man's" pack; the women's packs have slightly smaller torso design
• cargo: in cubic inches
• hipbelt: P=padded; XP=not padded
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• hydrate: 1=compatible; no winterization; 2=insulated tube sleeve; 3xxx=insulated tube sleeve plus reservoir; 4=unique
• ski carry: a=a-frame; d=diagonal; b=both; n=none
• shovel pocket: in=inside, out=outside
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| * This chart is a guide for basic
information. The correct price for each item is in that item's
product description. |
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Click on column header to sort table |
| mfr |
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model |
sex |
price |
lb |
cargo |
hipbelt |
hydrate |
ski carry |
shovel pocket |
unique |
| Backcountry
Access |
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Stash
BC |
M |
$125 |
51 |
2135 |
XP |
3100 |
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out |
• Outlast temp technology; uses your body heat to help keep water freeze-free
• clamshell design
• bungees and daisy loops outside
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| Black
Diamond |
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Covert
22 |
M |
$99.95 |
35 |
1343 |
XP |
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out |
• clamshell design
• adjustable front ski/board attachment
• outer pocket for avi gear |
| Black
Diamond |
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Covert
22 Avalung |
M |
$199.95 |
42 |
1343 |
P |
2 |
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out |
• AvaLung system for added protection
• clamshell design
• Thermoformed shoulder straps and waist belt
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| Black
Diamond |
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Slide |
M |
$84.50 |
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1830 |
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a |
in |
• lightweight design and fabrication
• clamshell design
• exterior pocket with quick-release buckle for shovel handle, probe, snowpack eval tools |
| CamelBak |
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Ruckus |
M |
$75 |
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1328 |
XP |
4 |
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• seems more suitable for snowboard
• can probably rig your skis
• compatible with Nalgene bottle hydration hook-up
• insulated tubes and bottle pocket
• fleece goggle pocket |
| Osprey |
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Switch
16 |
M |
$99 |
2.63 |
1000 |
XP |
2 |
b |
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• hipbelt pockets
• foam-reinforced side panels
• microfleece goggle pocket
• snow-shedding back panel
• internal wet/dry divider
• hatchback style opening |
| Osprey |
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Switch
26 |
M |
$129 |
3.06 |
1700 |
XP |
2 |
b |
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• hipbelt pockets
• helmet pocket
• foam-reinforced side panels
• microfleece goggle pocket
• snow-shedding back panel
• top load access |
| Osprey |
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Switch
36 |
M |
$149 |
3.06 |
1700 |
XP |
2 |
b |
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• hipbelt pockets
• helmet pocket
• foam-reinforced side panels
• microfleece goggle pocket
• internal wet/dry divider
• snow-shedding back panel
• top load access |
| Vaude |
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Daytour |
M |
$124.95
$87.47 |
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1200 |
XP |
n |
b |
out |
• light removable waist belt
• removable Rescue Bag that holds avalanche probe, shovel blade and handle
• removable mesh front pocket/helmet holder |
| Vaude |
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Spindrift |
M |
$119.95
$83.97 |
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2135 |
XP |
n |
b |
in |
• anatomically formed ABS pannel
• waterproof seams; finished with ultrasonic technology
• chest belt with whistle
• zip pocket on hipbelt
• water-resistant lid pocket and map compartment with waterproof zipper
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