"Not recommended for multi-day ski mountaineering" - Review of Arc'teryx Silo 50 Backpack - 2746-3173cu in

No, I am not stoked on my new gear -- I returned it. I chose Arcteryx because the Bora pack I bought over 10 years ago provided me excellent service, until it got stolen. I chose this silo 50 for the ski carry capability, but other than that I did not like it. It is too small to carry skis, mountaineering gear, winter survival gear, camping gear, 2 l of water and food for a Mt. Shasta type climb and descent. The padding and strap construction are not really rugged enough for the 60+ pounds I carry when ski gear is strapped on. The other thing I did not like was this goofy rollover top that hits you in the back of the head. This bag would probably be OK for a day trip with lighter loads.
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