Burton made the AK 15L Backpack for shred-monkeys who like to travel light in the backcountry. This compact pack carries your deck, shovel, and poles externally, and fits grub and tools in its main compartment. The AK’s compression system cinches down your already low-profile load, so you’ll barely notice the cargo on your back. Hydration compatibility prevents you from getting parched while you hike to that natural QP. Burton designed this backpack with ergonomic suspension for comfortable ascents and unhindered hits. - Fall 2008.
I purchased this pack for this last season. It worked out nice. It carries all the necessities well (probe, shovel, water bladder, first aid kit) but there's not to much room for more than a couple extra layers left. Super comfortable when your board is strapped on the back. Of course the AK construction is incredibly durable and held up well through an abusive season! If you like to travel light, this is the back for you...if not definitely go with something that offers more volume.
I bought this backpack for school and was pleasently surprised with it. I didn't know it an internal "milk carton" frame but it makes it really comfortable especially for carrying heavier loads. This pack carries several big text books very comfortably where my old jansport backpack would have been very uncomfortable. The snowboard straps work well for carrying a skateboard too. The camelback pouch makes this pack awsome for any outdoor activity like hiking, biking, and skating. The only gripe i have is there is only one small compartment other than the main compartment and it's inside the main compartment. It would be nice if it had some small external pockets. All in all, its a great backpack.
