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Black Diamond Covert Winter Pack - 1343-1953cu in
This versatile pack carries skis or a snowboard, and its dedicated avalanche-gear pocket provides fast access to your shovel and probe when the clock is ticking. Black Diamond gave the Covert Pack a Y-suspension frame that moves with your body so you can tear up the backcountry no matter what kind of sled you're riding.
- A diagonal ski-carry cable linked to the upper attachment strap makes it super quick and easy to attach or detach your skis
- Large organizer pocket stows your shovel and probe where you can get to them in a hurry
- Insulated hydration sleeve spares your fluids from the deep freeze
- Pull out the tuck-away helmet carrying sling to tote your lid without taking up all the space in your pack
- Switch to sunglasses on a sweaty uphill slog and zip your goggles safely in their special fleece-lined pocket
- Hipbelt stash pockets keep the small stuff within easy reach
Bottom Line: A compact, modern day-tripping pack—clearly designed by seasoned skiers.
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Can one retrofit an Avalung to this pack?
Can one retrofit an Avalung to this pack?
By: david liechty
December 6, 2009
You definitely should NOT wear the avalung under your outer layer. The CO2 you exhale will fill your jacket and come right up through your collar and into your face again. Some good points about the fastening methods of the retrofit. Make sure the tube does not get crushed and also that its secure(If you go that route).
By: jamey parks
December 6, 2009
I'm not sure what you're talking about, Lyric. I guess if you were trying to integrate the Avalung into the pack directly, it would be a problem, but that would be stupid. The Avalung on its own is intended to be worn close to the body, even under your outer shell of clothing, and any pack can be worn over it. The Avalung-equipped packs run the breathing tube up through the shoulder strap, so it wouldn't work the same way to try to combine them. In addition, an Avalung goes for $130 retail, a Covert for $120, and a Covert Avalung for $220, so you're saving 30 bucks getting the integrated pack. If you're not going to do that, though, I'd just wear the Avalung like it's supposed to be worn with a pack over it. That's how it was intended to be used anyway.
By: Angus Bohanon
December 6, 2009
I have seen these "retrofit" ideas posted various places. I would say it is a bad idea generally. I wear the original style Avalung along with my normal ski pack. While it is a a little more work getting it all on and off, I am not going to second guess the BD guys and "hope" that zip ties and duct tape keep it on me if I get caught in an avalanche. I see it like folks who keep their beacons in their jacket pocket because they don't like the harness. If you want it integrated, save up and buy it built that way.
By: Brian Clark
December 6, 2009
Well, technically yes, its effectiveness would be a direct result of how well you add it to your bag. As shown here < http://tr.im/GOVN > you can just zip tie the Avalung on. This raises all sorts of concerns for me though because they avalung is corrugated plastic, not terribly thin, and avalanches tend to be horribly violent and zip ties might tear your Avalung right off your pack. If I was going to retrofit, I think I would find some wide, heavy-duty velcro straps and tie it on with those, less likely to tear the plastic with more force distributed about. The other huge draw back is where to put the exhaust vent. You're likely to need to cut a hole in your pack so you can vent it out the back securely.
So, you can do it but if you are looking at a BD Ski Bag anyways, you might as well get one with the Avalung built-in. Good luck, and be safe with your homebrew method--make sure it works before you trust your life with it.
By: Lyric Rosatti
December 6, 2009
Great ski tour pack
By: Chris Davenport
September 11, 2009
At use on a long tour from Snowmass to Aspen Highlands.
Not impressed
By: sgt3603437
January 23, 2010
Everything about the pack is nice - except for the ski carry system.Pros - It sits on your back nicely, I like the helmet carry, ice tool carry is good, the pockets are nice, and the avy pocket is easily assessable.Cons - The ski carry system on this pack is absolutely horrific. I have trouble even imagining what Black Diamond was thinking when they designed the monstrosity. Sure, the pack does other things just fine, but the reason I bought this pack was to have a pack with a diagonal ski carry system (it will do A-frame just fine). The reason the ski carry doesn't work is because the skis are at about a 45 degree angle and sway a ton. The top attachment strap for the skis is too low on the pack and/or too short. No matter how I had the two ski carry straps adjusted the pack could not adequately carry skis - and I tried a few pairs.
Change me.
Research out-of-stock versions:
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Nylon, 840D ballistic nylon
- Volume:
- [S / M] 1700cu in (28L); [M / L] 1831cu in (30L)
- Waist-belt:
- Yes, thermoformed
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Access Types:
- Front panel
- Pockets:
- 2 Hipbelt, 1 avy tool organizer, 1 fleece-lined goggle, 1 main compartment
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, diagonal
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Shovel Pocket:
- Yes
- Weight:
- [S / M] 2lb 9oz (1150g); [M / L] 2lb 10oz (1170g)
- Recommended Use:
- Ski touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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