tvashtarkatena Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Light weight, carries a shovel, skis, 2 tools, and crampons well, 45 to 55 L (multiday). Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I've been looking for the same thing. Not that many offerings in the >45L side of things - the Haglofs Rand48 is nice, but almost impossible to find. The Millet Peuterey 50L might also work for you, but again impossible to find. I have a BD Stealth 45L. It was replaced by the Revelation 45L. An ok pack... but not great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerJ Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I have a BCA Alp 55. I like most of the features, but the Nalgene compatible fitting is not as great a thing as you might think. However, overall, the features are nice. -r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREETOAD Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 These are really a nice pack. Not hydratio bladder compatible though, but lots of nice features. The side zip is really handy. http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442617748&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302700149&bmUID=1177634863373 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielHarro Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 acteryx borea, good pack!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paramagic Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Osprey Exposure 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDonner Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Osprey Exposure 50 Second for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightning Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I have an older Ceres 50 Osprey, discontinued but you might be able to find one on a closeout deal somewear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Millet,Lafuma, Deuter, or North Face all make some sweet ones in what you describe. Steer clear of mountainsmith, dana, or black diamond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Millet,Lafuma, Deuter, or North Face all make some sweet ones in what you describe. Steer clear of mountainsmith, dana, or black diamond. Wow, I find the Millet, Lafuma, and North Face packs to not fit my back very well. I've had a lot of luck lately with Black Diamond, and I'm looking at Deuter and Marmot for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfinley Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 My wife just got the 55L Quantum and is quite pleased with it. It expands to the point where she can load and carry vast amounts of gear inside it - but contracts to the point where she can climb steep rock / ice comfortably in it. There is no shovel pocket but there are holders for crampons / tools / skis. I highly suggest checking it out. http://www.bdel.com/gear/quantum.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearup5000 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I am a fan of my Arc'teryx Borea. Great carry, can remove the hipbelt to slap on a webbing one...side zips makes it easy to organize (think, like a suitcase). Is about 48 litres, but you can easily lash/secure a pocket, or weave a bungee through the daisies of the flat backpanel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilookeddown Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Osprey Exposure 50 Second for this. I would stay away from the Osprey packs for ski mountaineering. They have many great features (almost too many) but hate the way the weight is distributed. The pack just simply sticks too far out behind you. If you are packing anything other than standard day touring gear you will hate it. It seems to just throw you on every turn if loaded with more than 15lbs. I have over a dozen packs and hate to get rid of gear I have purchased. I gave away my Osprey. For big multi-days I like the Deuter guide 45+ w/the new OR crampon bag attached to the outside. (It can hold crampons, ski crampons and ice screws) The Deuter has every option you would want and is fairly light. My standard pack is the Lowe Alpine Vision 25. It's just a sack with outstanding support and compressibility. Nothing fancy and holds gear like is a 35+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylou Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 So much of this comes down to fit on your particular body. Go to a reputable retailer or two (like Pro Mountain Sports) and try on some packs loaded, and with skis on them. I'm much more of a hiker than anything else, but almost always prefer the Osprey. I think it has a lot to do with boobs and my build in general. Tvash, your build is more universal to what ski pack designers are designing to than me, so you may fit a lot of them. Then it's about cost and features. And don't forget about Granite Gear. They are still independently owned and I know they want a piece of the ski mtneering market, so if their packs fit you, keep them in mind. Me, the torso is too short in general. Happy shopping, and email me if you want some of my help in picking out a pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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