2:13 p.m. on November 6, 2007 (EST)
Dave S
Full Member
Joined: Apr 28, 2006
Posts: 58
looking for a pack
I'm looking for a day pack around 3000ci that has axe loops a way to carry skis, crampons and snow shoes. not necessarily at the same time also a way to carry an a probe and a shovel would be nice any recommendations for a pack that has some of these features would be nice i know i wont find one that perfectly fits my needs
Thx Dave
3:08 p.m. on November 6, 2007 (EST)
kutenay
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Joined: Jul 23, 2005
Posts: 391
Re: looking for a pack
I would buy a Mystery Ranch Big Sky and add two Fliptop Pockets on the waistbelt. I currently have a 30 year old Dana Gleason Bomb pack, used VERY hard, still in excellent shape and four of the latest MR packs he makes in Bozeman, I had a Terraplane Overkill until some !@#%@%^^ broke into my home and swiped it.
The Big Sky in bright red would do exactly what you want and while not "cheap", MR packs are the BEST I have ever used....and that is quite a few!
8:03 p.m. on November 6, 2007 (EST)
Tom D
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Joined: Aug 10, 2002
Posts: 1077
Re: looking for a pack
Dave, I suggest looking for tips on some of the skiig websites. Telemarktips.com is a good place to look. There are always threads there about what backcountry pack to buy-which from what you said, is what you want.
Some packs I have seen suggested on TT include packs from BCA-the Stash series; Osprey Switch series; Da Kine and Black Diamond. These packs are designed specifically for backcountry ski and snowboarding and many have shovel and helmet pockets, ski slots or snowboard attachments and BD even has a couple with their Avalung already fitted into them.
8:24 p.m. on November 6, 2007 (EST)
rambler
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Joined: Sep 26, 2007
Posts: 149
Re: looking for a pack
12:12 p.m. on November 9, 2007 (EST)
Re: looking for a pack
Dakine Pro II
or if you can find it a GoLite powder8
7:40 p.m. on November 24, 2007 (EST)
Old Hermit
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Joined: Nov 24, 2007
Posts: 10
Re: looking for a pack
Check out Deuter Packs I own the Deuter ACT 55+10 Love it.
Their quality is better than some, and very durable Pack.. This pack, the Deuter Act 55+10 Suspension handles a 55-lbs. Load. One Feature that is awesome is their ( Vari-Quick ) Aircontact system. Adjustable Suspension/Harness. Great went you need to adjust for clothing during winter treks, to light clothing for spring hiking. Down side is that the waist belt is not interchangeable, Second; pack is not consider lightweight...
Packs:
http://www.deuterusa.com/products/trekking.php?tert=aircontact
Suspension:
http://www.deuterusa.com/img/systems/aircontact.gif
From:
Old Hermit
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