Gear Review
Black Diamond Bandit with Avalung Winter Pack - 690cu in
Solid smaller slackcountry bc pack
By Todd Kehoe
Ranked #7 - Winter Packs
October 8, 2011
I ski Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and this is an ideal pack for the Tetons with all the slackcountry off JHMR & Teton Pass. It is fairly simplistic for day trips, basically it has room for your probe, skins, shovel, & few extra items. It is lightweight & does not feel bulky.
The only con is the smaller size, I upgraded to the medium sized Black Diamond Corvert Avalung pack that I got a deal I could not pass up on. I loved the Bandit pack, it was all I really needed for JHMR slackcountry. However, on trips with more length of hiking/skinning (like Grand Teton Nat'l park for example) it was hard to squeeze in extra supplies into the pack.
If you just wanna do just shorter bc or slackcountry trips this pack for you. This is an ideal to have for a mtn with a lot of slackcountry options.
View Details: Black Diamond Bandit with Avalung Winter Pack - 690cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon (420D), ballistic nylon (840D)
- Access:
- U-zip
- Pockets:
- (external) 1 front
- Shovel Pocket:
- yes
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Ski Carry:
- yes, diagonal
- Snowboard Carry:
- yes, horizontal
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes, insulated sleeve
- Weight:
- 2 lb 4 oz
- Volume:
- 11 L
- Recommended Use:
- backcountry skiing, sidecountry skiing, heli trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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