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snowshoe backpacking in Yosemite
By Jason Lucero
Ranked #768 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
January 24, 2009
Packed for a weekender in the snow.
View Details: Osprey Packs Aether 70 Backpack- 4000-4400cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D nylon, 210D double ripstop nylon, 500D plain weave nylon, stretch woven nylon with Lycra
- Volume:
- [M] 4200cu in (70L); [L] 4400cu in (73L)
- Suspension:
- Internal frame sheet, single aluminum stay, IsoForm harness and hip-belt, 7075 aluminum rods, ventilated back panel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- External Pockets:
- 1 Top zip pocket, 1 front, 2 side
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- Yes
- Gear Loops:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [M] 4lb 9oz (2070g); [L] 4lb 12oz (2150g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, extended lightweight mountaineering trips
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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Comments Last Reply: May 16, 2010 By: Phil Maher
Where's the snow?
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
I'm hiking up the Snow Creek trail. The snow is a bit higher up, about 3000ft higher. It took a little while to get up.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
A grinder of a trail...up or down!
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes