The Switch 40+5 features backside panel entry and a separate snow safety gear compartment with organizers on the front side. A top access goggle compartment, front slash pocket and attitude-maintenance pocket on the hipbelt keep the rest of your snow essentials organized. Versatile options for carrying your snow locomotion gear abound. Fiberglass peripheral rods provide added stability for heavy loads and a contoured aluminum headrail maximizes headroom.
2 PACKS IN ONE!!
Top access goggle compartment
Separate snow safety gear compartment with slider lock-off has organizers for shovel, skins and probe
Foam reinforced sidewall crescents
Reinforced ski carry straps
Safety equipment pocket on hipbelt
kheatwol - Aug 8, 2005 12:02 am - Voted 5/5
Untitled ReviewI took a pretty good fall skiing with this pack on. One of the seems on the pack ripped out- which really didn't suprise me because I was cart-wheeling down the side of a chute. When I explained what happened, they were happy to replace the pack.
This pack also boasts extreme comfort. I have done Long's Peak 3 times with this pack and my legs always end up hurting before my shoulders.
This pack is great for ski mountaineering!