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Black Diamond Bandit with Avalung Winter Pack - 690cu in

Black Diamond Bandit with Avalung Winter Pack - 690cu in

Rating for this product: 5 April 13, 2009

I've taken it on several bc trips this year, and as long as you pack thoughtfully it can hold everything you need, and the ski down is great.

I carry a spot locator, small first aid kit, down sweater (if you want extra warmth, needs to be down otherwise I don't think it will all fit), goggles, big warm gloves, nalgene and a hogie. Plus of course shovel (short grizzly) and probe. One drawback is that if you use a camelback in the sleeve I find it very hard to pack (easiest with the shovel flush against the back, though a detachable shovel might change things), so just bring a nalgene instead. Another issue of course is size, I need to swap out my big gloves for skins on the way down.

The ski strap system is fine for short carries, and fits any size ski. I have dynafit manaslu, not sure if I'd want to lug pontoons on this system

Minimal outside straps, but I can thread my helmet chin strap through the two small outside loops, and the have a cord running through the haul loop to store my jacket if its a warm start.

Fit is great, super snug and slim profile, great for the skiing down; just takes some thought on packing and organizing to gt it right.

Overall, just big enough for day long BC trips, and perfect for semi-off-piste at a resort. Five stars, for what it is supposed to be.

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Black Diamond Bandit with Avalung Winter Pack - 690cu in

April 11, 2009

You could probably rig a cord through the top haul loop and the bottom ski carry strap; but wouldn't be ideal.

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