Gear Review
Backcountry Access Stash BC Pack - 2135cu in
Winter hydration heaven.
By Dominick Layfield
Ranked #1741 - Winter Packs
September 6, 2006
I've tried several winter backpacks with built-in hydration systems. When it gets cold enough, they *all* freeze. However, my Stash BC is, by a mile, the best: it's only frozen once, when temperatures were around zero Fahrenheit. Having the drinking tube zip into the strap makes all the difference. The downside is that it takes a little longer to extract the tube; the upside is that the tube doesn't flap around, and, most importantly, you can actually drink liquid! Apart from that, it's a great ski pack. Size is about perfect for a one-day backcountry outing: takes shovel, probe, food, spare clothing, radio. Looks great (particularly the red version), light, comfortable, well-made. Has adjustable ice-axe loops, plenty of attachment points, reinforced ski straps (takes skis vertically, diagonally, A-frame), waterproof zippers. I've yet to find anything about this pack that I don't like. A+.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Nylon construction with stormproof zippers
- Volume:
- 2135cu in (35L)
- Suspension:
- Molded back panel
- Waist-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes, Freezeproof hydration system & 100oz (3L) bladder included
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, back
- Pockets:
- [External] 2 waist-belt, 1 removable helmet carry system, 1 main, 1 mudroom storage; [Internal] multiple organizational
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes, vertical
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, A-frame, diagonal
- Shovel Pocket:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 54oz (1530g)
- Recommended Use:
- All-day backcountry skiing, sidecountry skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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