Gear Review
Black Diamond Covert with Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953cu in
Nice quality pack, a pinch short for a tall guy though.
By John Davis
Ranked #76 - Winter Packs
March 6, 2009
I am 6'4" and I got the 22L (because that was the only one on Steep and Cheap). Even with the L/XL, the hip belt does ride up above my naval, but that's really not a big deal. Hip belts really only need to rest on your hips if you're carrying heavy loads on long hiking trips -- not likely with a 22L skiing pack. The Avalung is cool, but I hope I never need to use it. I did lay on my living room floor and breathed through it for a while with my eyes closed, all the while pretending to be buried under a meter of hoar. Taking slow, deep, deliberate breaths through the Avalung is almost like meditating and would hopefully calm one down in what must surely be a horrifying situation.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D & 840D ballistic nylon
- Volume:
- [S/M] 1700cu in (28L); [M/L] 1830cu in (30L)
- Waist-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Access Types:
- Top
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 goggle, 1 avy tool; [Internal] 1 hydration
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, vertical & diagonal
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Shovel Pocket:
- Yes
- Weight:
- [S/M] 3lb 6oz (1530g); [M/L] 3lb 7oz (1570g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
Change me.