Reviews by User: mtnhdwr2339993 (2)

By far my favorite backpack! Streamline and straight forward FUNCTIONAL design, tough material, super comfortable! I use it as a winter mountaineering / ski mountaineering backpack - carries skis well, shovel blade and skins fit in front pocket, shovel handle and ice axe attach to ice axe loops perfectly. Narrow design does not inhibit skiing and the suspension keeps the load close to your back comfortably. Strippable and compressible design turns the pack into a nice summit day pack as well. Also use this as my summer backpacking pack of choice. Size is perfect for a 2-3 day trip - use my bigger and heavier Bora 80 for longer trips and my Needle 35 as a backcountry ski day pack. If you buy this pack you won't be disappointed, especially at the sale price!. I paid full price a few years ago and bought another one on sale for my teenage son to use.

Don't believe the negative reviews! I have had mine for several years and no problems with the seams coming apart. Jacket length is cut short in front to accommodate climbing harness / back belt with no bunching; cut longer in back. Arm length is longer than expected until you velcro close and then use full range of motion - then you will realize it is perfect Overall cut is perfect - I'm 6'1"" / 185lbs, wear size large - not too baggy or tight can fit microfleece underneath when I need a little extra insulation. Climbed Mt Rainier with this jacket and use if for spring backcountry skiing - jacket is killer. Sized up the first time and the xl was way too big - body and arms - jacket is suppose to be lean for less bulk and better warmth.