Gear Review
Black Diamond Covert Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953cu in
Nice quality pack, a pinch short for a tall guy though.
By John Davis
Ranked #979 - 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.
View Details: Black Diamond Covert Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon
- Volume:
- (small/medium) 28 L, (medium/large) 30
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Access Types:
- top
- Ski Carry:
- yes, vertical and diagonal
- Snowboard Carry:
- no
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Shovel Pocket:
- yes
- Weight:
- (small/medium) 1530 g, (medium/large) 1570 g
- Recommended Use:
- backcountry skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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