They only work with the NTNs and they don't have a tour mode, but damn...super fun.

Jimmy, It's not designed as a ski-specific pack, but you can attach skis to the outside compression straps and the shovel blade/handle/probe can go into the space between the outer pocket and the main pack body. One of Gregory's reps used this on a week-long ski tour in the Canadian Rockies.

As Shane says it depends upon your torso length...I'm 6'1" and use a Medium. Check this vid for how to size yourself: http://tinyurl.com/65e6me

The RB last is a special last designed to provide a flowing walking action for walkers and ramblers. Designed specifically for the British foot. High volume.The Mustang has SCARPA's BX last, based on a foot of average width, suitable for 90% of people. Tapered at the back in the heel area. Medium instep and ankle area, shaped for good anatomical fit. Suitable for the average foot with a normal plantar arch and contained ankle bone hollow.So, Mustang will be a slimmer, less volume last.

The waste extends down to around the middle of the butt for me. A little short compared to some others but still plenty of coverage.

Triolet is more of a technical mountaineering boot for approaching and climbing on snow, rock or ice once you’re in the high country. The Escape is more of an all-around boot that’ll cover the bases from backpacking to light mountaineering or glacier travel. It’ll climb, but the Triolet is a lot more technical for climbing. If you like the Triolet, also check out the Charmoz, which is the same boot but built with lighter weight materials.

Based on what I heard from people that have tried both boots, the Typhoon is a tiny bit stiffer than the Tornado. Right. Typhoon’s a little stiffer due to the upper cuff construction. On the Typhoon, it’s a more rigid upper cuff with ribs for added stiffness, and more of an alpine boot-like construction, with both buckles fully on the upper cuff, whereas the Tornado gives more of a nod to ski touring with the lower buckle on the upper cuff running across the instep (SCARPA’s heel retention strap), which helps keep the heel in the heel pocket when touring. Both are big boots that will ski in bounds and drive big skis, bit the Typhoon is more build with a nod to downhill features and the Tornado with a nod toward touring

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Watch this video...it's for the Intuition liners but the same process applies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLzUQQGBJus

No. The pack comes in 3 different sizes. You should have your torso measured to figure out which one will fit. Here's a primer on how to do that: http://tinyurl.com/65e6me

Need a little more info...terrain and skis/bindings set up, but it sounds like the T2 is appropriate. Particularly with heavy packs, you want the extra support. Super comfy, particularly with moldable liners.

Both, there is a storage space for all three in the headlamp but you have to swap the ones you want to use in the headlamp.

Not padded...designed to be worn over bike shorts.