Gear Review
Black Diamond Bandit AvaLung Package
Good buy for the $$
By Davey Smokett
Ranked #212 - Avalanche Safety
September 13, 2010
Yes it is a bit small. But light day trippin' is fine. You have to provide the water pouch/camelback addition which is a good idea to save room/crap hanging off the outside. Strapping your skiis to the pack and off the pack can be a bit tedious and pow skis do not/BARELY fit in the bottom loop (you have to binding rig it). I have never been comfortable with skiis on the back with this for extended periods...but again, day trippin'. The shovel and it's pocket kick ass as a spine protector as well, just have the water pouch, extra beanie or base layer inside the pack...avoid hard bulky objects they hurt the kidneys.
View Details: Black Diamond Bandit AvaLung Package
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Tech Specs:
- Backpack Material:
- nylon (420D), ballistic nylon (840D)
- Backpack Pockets:
- (external) 1 stash, (internal) shovel and probe organizer sleeve
- Backpack Volume:
- 11 L
- Backpack Access Types:
- clamshell
- Backpack Shovel Pocket:
- yes
- Ski Carry:
- yes, diagonal
- Snowboard Carry:
- yes, horizontal
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 0
- Hydration Compatible Backpack:
- yes, insulated sleeve
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Backpack Weight:
- 2 lb 3 oz
- Shovel Blade Material:
- 6000 series aluminum
- Shovel Blade Dimensions:
- 14 x 8.5 in
- Shovel Length - Assembled:
- 2 ft 1 in
- Extendable Shovel Handle:
- yes, handle collapses into blade
- Shovel Weight:
- 1 lb 4 oz
- Probe Material:
- aluminum
- Probe Length:
- 265 cm
- Probe Weight:
- 10.6 oz
- Probe Storage Sack:
- yes
- Recommended Use:
- slackcountry, quick tours, heli skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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