Gear Review
Black Diamond Covert Winter Pack - 1343-1953cu in
Glad I purchased It
By nbarrows001303298
Ranked #658 - Winter Packs
May 12, 2008
I just got started backcountry skiing this spring, and with the sierra snowpack its an awesome time to get out there. I purchased this pack and have skied one day resort with it, and two days backcountry so far. It is awesome!! Like one other review said, it definitely seems large at first ( Im 6'1" and got the lrg 32L pack) But once its on your back it doesn't hold you back at all. I have not yet tried the diagonal carry, but seeing how well the horizontal carry worked i would imagine it works just as well. The 32L is perfect for backcountry use and can hold perfectly all your avy gear, first aid, food, and extra layers. If you are just looking for a inbounds use pack, I would go with the 22L. All in all this is the most comfortable and useful pack I've used. (And if you don't want to be cheap like me, go with the AVALUNG built into it, Which makes for an even higher tech great pack)
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Nylon, 840D ballistic nylon
- Volume:
- [S / M] 1700cu in (28L); [M / L] 1831cu in (30L)
- Waist-belt:
- Yes, thermoformed
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Access Types:
- Front panel
- Pockets:
- 2 Hipbelt, 1 avy tool organizer, 1 fleece-lined goggle, 1 main compartment
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, diagonal
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Shovel Pocket:
- Yes
- Weight:
- [S / M] 2lb 9oz (1150g); [M / L] 2lb 10oz (1170g)
- Recommended Use:
- Ski touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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