Gear Review
Black Diamond Covert with Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953cu in
All around good pack
By Hutash
Ranked #531 - Winter Packs
June 6, 2009
At 5'10" 175lb I found the 32L L/XL works well. The avalung in the shoulder strap does feel a little off, but carrying skis with boots, crampons, ice axe, and a days worth of other gear got this pack well over 30lbs, and it still carried very well (at that weight no day pack is perfectly comfortable.)
It is loaded with great features, and ski carry options (I prefer A frame). The only down side was the loading design makes it hard to get to items deep in the pack, especially when carrying skis.
It cinches down for lift use, and I have been happy to have the avalung feature on big pow days in bounds. I even used it once at the resort when I fell and ended upside down in deep powder. It is a real handy feature for skiing near tree wells.
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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
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