Gear Review
Black Diamond Bandit AvaLung Package
just the right size
By Ty Nelson
Ranked #211 - Avalanche Safety
February 17, 2009
This is the perfect small pack for quick tours or sidecountry days. I've also started wearing it more in bounds on big days so I've always got my avy stuff with me, or it's great to have in the truck in case the backcountry gates open on a day you're weren't planning on going out.
this is the perfect overall package as well, the deploy 3 shovel is small and well designed and the probe is top notch. The shovel fits into the front pocket of the pack perfectly - it's a nice compact setup, BD did a great job designing the whole set-up. There's a little extra room for lunch, water, skins, or a few other items. plus having the avalung right there with you at all times is a great added bonus. Skis attach easily via a diagonal carry system, the top strap is detachable and the bottom strap stows away nicely.
If you're looking for something bigger or one do it all backcountry pack go a little bigger with the outlaw or Covert from BD.
View Details: Black Diamond Bandit AvaLung Package
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Tech Specs:
- Backpack Material:
- nylon (420D), ballistic nylon (840D)
- Backpack Pockets:
- (external) 1 stash, (internal) shovel and probe organizer sleeve
- Backpack Volume:
- 11 L
- Backpack Access Types:
- clamshell
- Backpack Shovel Pocket:
- yes
- Ski Carry:
- yes, diagonal
- Snowboard Carry:
- yes, horizontal
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 0
- Hydration Compatible Backpack:
- yes, insulated sleeve
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Backpack Weight:
- 2 lb 3 oz
- Shovel Blade Material:
- 6000 series aluminum
- Shovel Blade Dimensions:
- 14 x 8.5 in
- Shovel Length - Assembled:
- 2 ft 1 in
- Extendable Shovel Handle:
- yes, handle collapses into blade
- Shovel Weight:
- 1 lb 4 oz
- Probe Material:
- aluminum
- Probe Length:
- 265 cm
- Probe Weight:
- 10.6 oz
- Probe Storage Sack:
- yes
- Recommended Use:
- slackcountry, quick tours, heli skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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