Backcountry Access Stash BC Pack - 2135cu in

I have been using the stash BC pack for 2 seasons now and for the most part I love it. The design is simple, yet very functional, pockets are well placed, integrated hydration system is the best I have seen and the waterproof material/zippers shed water, even in a downpour. The outer pocket fits a shovel blade and there is an internal sleeve to store the handle and probe for quick access. Unfortunately, the ski loops on the top are not securely sewed into the bag, causing them to almost tear off after long ascent with skis a-framed. The downside of the light material is that it's not very tough and is prone to tear if tested by an ice tool, crampon or pole tip. Like a previous reviewer, I also experienced some seam splitting (they are glued, not sewn). Sadly, I have to send mine back and replace it with something more durable.

I love this pack. It is super comfortable and the perfect size for a day in the backcountry. Fits all your snacks and extra layers, plus it has a nice hydration system and shovel pocket. It's quick and easy to attach skis to the pack (vertical and a-frame). Highly recommend!

The Stash BC is in my opinion the best day sack out there. I have been using 1 for 4 seasons now, it has good capacity, easy access, is well built & a bladder that will not freeze even in -29c.

The Stash BC is a great pack. It was clearly designed by people who have spent a good amount of time in the BC. Everything on this pack is well placed and simplistic, which is what I love about it.

Bought this pack to do the Alps Haute route because it was light. Liked many things about the pack. However the top seam in the pack started coming apart and eventually split open. This seem is only glued together not stitched. Bad design. A friends almost new pack did the same thing on the same trip so I have to believe many more packs are doing the same thing. Might want to wait until they sew this seem before you buy.

I've had the pack for about a month and everything works great. The camelback, the ski carry, and pockets for avy gear are all good - plus there's plenty of room for extra gear. All around a great pack!

I've tried several winter backpacks with built-in hydration systems. When it gets cold enough, they *all* freeze. However, my Stash BC is, by a mile, the best: it's only frozen once, when temperatures were around zero Fahrenheit. Having the drinking tube zip into the strap makes all the difference. The downside is that it takes a little longer to extract the tube; the upside is that the tube doesn't flap around, and, most importantly, you can actually drink liquid! Apart from that, it's a great ski pack. Size is about perfect for a one-day backcountry outing: takes shovel, probe, food, spare clothing, radio. Looks great (particularly the red version), light, comfortable, well-made. Has adjustable ice-axe loops, plenty of attachment points, reinforced ski straps (takes skis vertically, diagonally, A-frame), waterproof zippers. I've yet to find anything about this pack that I don't like. A+.

Bought my Stash BC on the internet based on reviews in Tele tips and others. This is a terrific pack, no doubt about it. I wanted it for the hydration feature which is a genius idea. The pack fits well, is well balanced, and is easy to access with the clamshell zipper style. The downside? - on my first outing the tube froze solid. Okay, this is Canada and it was about -23C out, but I was a smudge disappointed, what with all the hype etc. The only other neg. comment is that the advertised weight 1304g does not include the water bladder which bumps it up to 1650g or so. Not a big deal, but more than a bit misleading if you ask me. Overall though, I'd recommend this pack with two thumbs up.

The hydration system is brilliant. The only time it has iced is extreme cold -10F or snowmobiling. It makes skinning on those days with a hangover much better. Great pack so far.

Terrific pack. Compresses down very thin, which makes it easy to pack in a suitcase for traveling, while expanding to be quite large. I chose the BCA over other packs because it can hold a significant more amount of gear. BCA was around 2,400cu in while others were less than 2,000cu in. In addition, this pack includes a water bladder, unlike other packs. The pack holds skis very well, and it’s made of durable material. Perfect for day tours in the BC.