Reviews by User: emily.well1832453 (3)

I own this pack in size 'short' - it took me all winter and most of spring and summer to finally locate a good backcountry board pack and buy it. So far (obviously) I haven't been able to use it on a tour or while sled skiing but I did use it last weekend to climb a technical peak, and while it isn't really a climbing pack (a little heavy), it was the perfect size for a summer bivy trip and extremely comfortable (I also own a bigger women's Bora pack, also very comfortable) despite being very full while climbing and hopping over mile-long talus and boulder fields. I actually really like the rolltop so far- while it definitely takes two hands (vs. zippered packs), it opens up all the way instantly. The shape of it (wide at top, narrow at the bottom) makes it very easy to 1)pack it; 2)find/feel for things inside it; and 3)unpack it. Also, the burly straps for gear/snowboard look like they will hold up much longer than skinnier straps on other packs I was looking at (i.e. osprey switch 25 or 36). I originally bought the BCA stash BC rider pack, but it was WAY too long (I am almost 5'5"). One thing I noticed but don't care about at all is that you can't really overstuff this pack- the roll top closure doesn't really work if you have too much stuff in it, and it is a little harder to cram shut.

I own these pants and they rock. Durable material, good for heat or cold, and look nice also. I admit I bought them for looks at first but I've mostly worn them in the mountains -summer couloir skiing or climbing granite peak. I've used them in the fall and in the summer, and unlike my prana climbing pants, aren't going to abraid easily-- they're sort of thick but also hang loosely and don't cling to your skin (that's why they work in the mountains in August, too). They definitely aren't made for a tall person- I am 5'4" and the length is absolutely perfect. I believe I have a size 8, and I usually wear a size 8 or 6, but usually an 8 because of my slightly larger behind. They look great but don't hang down to get wet when I have my boots in and cross some small gravelly streams.

I own two pairs, black and brown, both size S. I am usually a big 6 or a small 8 and these make my muffin butt look great. They're pretty stretchy and hence are snug. For climbing, which is the only time I wear them because they're just dedicated to that, they are good in mild and hotter temps. Not that durable though- The butt of my first pair has some abraided parts due to sitting/scooting on sandstone. However, climbing is usually pretty hard on the butt of pants so maybe I am being a little harsh. I would buy a third pair, but not for full price.