Gear Review
Black Diamond Covert with Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953cu in
A pack for a day BC
By bdog
Ranked #119 - Winter Packs
January 25, 2007
The Black Diamond Covert pack 32 w/ Avalung carries well. The organization within the pack is reasonable. I was a more than a little disappointed that my Life Link snow saw did not fit inside and that there is also no practical method to carry it externally. With shovel, and probe in the smaller pocket there is room to shove a few more small items such as a head lamp in. The main compartment requires some thought to get the basics included for a long day trip; extra clothing, food, first aid kit, bivy sack and skins fit barely with a 3 liter bladder in the included pocket. I would also have liked a more substantial waist belt, but the minimalist approach works well with a harness and does not restrict movement. Overall this is a fine pack for single day BC trips. The idea of always having the Avalung along is nice, but hopefully terrain and route selection will defer its use.
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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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