Works for this snowboarder!!!!

By jbaysurfer872480 Ranked #219 - Winter Packs April 8, 2009

I'm a snowboarder and own this pack. It works just fine for snowboard carrying, but like all other packs that I know of use the compression mechanism for snowboard carry as well. If you're spending much time in the BC with your snowboard, you should be riding a splitboard anyway (IMHO), and carrying your splitty in ski mode a-frame style eliminates all other snowboard carry isssues.

I easily carry my probe, shovel, handle and skins in the "Wet" section, and my MH Phantom Down jacket, Gore outer Shell, extra gloves, 2 1 liter Nalgenes, snacks, ski(splitboard) crampons, and oh sh#t bag (small first aid, rescue bivy, knife etc...) in the dry compartment. Boot crampons, ice axes (two if you need 'em) strap easily to the outside of the pack, and the belt pouches hold your gps, small camera, compass, headlamp, and a bag of peanut M&Ms.

If you're carrying more than this you're not using the pack as designed. It's a wintertime backcountry ski/board pack, not an overnighter (though I think you COULD use it as such in a pinch).

My only warning is this: if you're skinny (I'm 5'9" and about 155) you might consider the small vs. the medium. The length of the Medium fits me perfectly, but I've got the sternum strap and the waist belt straps tightened to the maximum on this pack if it's a light load.

If you need more than this pack has to offer, you're either carrying too much crap for a day trip, or using it as an overnight pack, for which it's NOT designed. I recommend the Exposure 50 for a light O/N pack that has similar features to this one.

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