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Osprey Packs Switch 25+5 - 1500cu in
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| Description from backcountry: |
| When Osprey asked us what we wanted we told them this: “We want a
pack that you can yo-yo with that carries your water and a shovel.”
Osprey's answer: The Aquasource. It detaches from the main pack via 4
buckles and slides out from the back panel. It has one big zipper that
opens at the bite valve for gulps on the fly. A second zipper allows
access to the inside of the pack which bellows out just enough to carry
food or your skins. On the outside of the pack, a bungee cord straps
down a shovel. A separate snow safety gear compartment with slider
lock-off has organizers for a shovel, skins and a probe. Crampons fit
there, too. A big shelf pocket on top that drops into the body of the
pack to keep food in tact. Of course, we wanted backside panel entry
into the main body cuz it's the handiest, and Osprey obliged. The
panel-loading main pack has enough space for extra layers. Other great
features include a front slash pocket with key clip, safety equipment
pocket on the hip belt, foam reinforced sidewall crescents to keep the
pack rigid, stowable and adjustable diagonal ski carry loops, reinforced
ski carry straps, abrasion patches under compression wings that guard
against snowboard edges, and reinforced wear points for horizontal
snowboard carry. Bottom Line: Go fast, go light, stay hydrated and get more turns. The Osprey Switch 25+ 5 was designed with exactly that in mind. |