Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear Dihedral Backpack - 2450-2600cu in
Good overall, shame no shovel pocket
By Steve Brain
Ranked #163 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
June 2, 2009
I really like this pack for climbing. The compression straps can be clipped around the outside of the pack to hold crampons. The lid pockets are a great size. There are more small pockets than on similar packs (4).
I'm less of a fan of this pack for skiing though. The pocket underneath the white tarp though is a bit of a pain and I would have much preferred to see an externally accessed shovel pocket there, for easy access to skins, shovel and probe. The pack I use for skiing (Black Diamond Anarchist Avalung) has both a good shovel pocket and a side zip for quick access to the main pack.
View Details: Mountain Hardwear Dihedral Backpack - 2450-2600cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Cordura, HardWear tarp
- Volume:
- [Regular] 2450cu in (40L); [L] 2600cu in (43L)
- Suspension:
- 2 Padded ergo shoulder straps, framesheet, compression-molded back panel
- Waist-belt:
- Yes, removable
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- External Pockets:
- 1 Lid
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, vertical
- Gear Loops:
- 1 Daisy chain
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [Regular] 3bs 11oz (1.68g); [L] 3bs 15oz (1.78g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing, peak bagging, climbing, day hikes, overnighters
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.