Gear Review
Black Diamond Agent Avalung Winter Pack - 1098-1220cu in
Don't buy until BD fixes these flaws!
By trail pounder
Ranked #655 - Winter Packs
January 13, 2010
Okay, despite my apprehension about BD packs I really wanted to like this one. It is a great size for sidecountry skiing (holds water, food xtra jacket, avy poles and shovel). Here are the flaws: The pack carries skis well but the upper strap is fairly maxed out with a pair of fat (greater than 120mm waist) skis. Furthermore, after 20 or so carries the pack is getting worn wear the ski edges touch. There's even a seam right under the skis that is just about shot. I've always avoided packs with zippers and this pack confirms my concerns. When carrying skis, the skis tend to pull backward on the pack and open the zipper pouches. This has happened a couple times. Not only did the skis fall to the ground, but everything fell out of my pack! This can be remedied by fastening the zipper pulls together, but this is annoying to say the least. My groovy new pack pack is now sporting duct tape and little metal clips to hold it together. Get it right BD!
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Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: February 7, 2012 By: Alex Stoy
no problems here. I've had a 32L for 5 years now with no issues and being i'm mostly slack country, my skis are on my pack more than they are on the ground...oh how i love booting. But no tears, no zipper openings no nada
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
At first, sorry for my bad english. Just move the zippers to the bottom not to the top, then they will stay closed.
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