nip Length: 12 hours
DesUnaUon:Theaackcounby Pack Contents: enowboilrd, transceiver, lunch, Iipbalm, avalanche beacon, sunscreen, sweater, shovel, probe poles Desired Volume: To tote avalanche safety gear as well as lunch, aim for between 1,800 end 2,800 cubic inchas.
m HELISPHERE Ul Volume: 2,000 cubic inches
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Ul AK EXODUS Volume: 1,900 cubic inches Weight: 1 pound Cost: $129.95 Notes: Internal snowshoe sleeve keeps pack exterior snag-free. From: Burton, 800-881-3138, www.burton.com
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VESTPAK Volume: 2,533 cubic inches Weight: 3 pounds Cost: $179.95 Notes: Part pack, part vest spreads load weight evenly. From: RED, 802-651-0400
Weight: 2 pounds, 4 ounces
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Weight: 7 pounds, 12 ounces Cost: $279 Notes: Classic expedition pocks that are designed differently for men and women. From: Mountalnsmlth, 303-279-5930, www.mountalnsmlth.com
cubic Inches
Weight: 7 pounds, 7 ounces Cost: $325 Notes: Designed for smaller people (torso range: 13 to 19 Inches). The Idenlicallarger version Is called the Durango (torso range: 16 to 22 Inches). From: Kelty, 800-423-2320, www.kelty.com
cubic Inches for medl-
umllarge bog Weight: 6 pounds, 3 ounces Cost: $339 Notes: Versatile: can compress or expand depending on need. From: Dono Designs, 888-357-3262, www.danadeslgn.com
