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When your alter ego spends as much time as possible in the backcountry, Black Diamond's Alias Pack is the perfect co-conspirator with a built-in AvaLung breathing device that helps you survive after an avalanche. Ski and snowboard comfortably with the lightweight, streamlined design that loads from the top for a quick start and comfortable day on the hill. f09 snowpack Specifications based on size Medium / Large.
The Black Diamond Alias Avalung Backpack is a streamlined, lightweight top-loading ski pack for gram counters, the Alias has a “pro-level” avy-tools sleeve designed to organize your probe, shovel and snow saw, as well as a zippered top pocket with slots for keeping all of your accoutrements dialed in. The dual compression straps keep your load tight and double as the sleeves for carrying your skis A-frame style. The removable aluminum stay can be taken out to reduce weight, while the foam back panel ensures a comfy carry. The Alias is built with an interior hydration bladder slot and insulated, exterior hydration sleeve. The Alias is also available with an integrated AvaLung—an essential item in any backcountry skiers avalanche safety set-up.
A streamlined, lightweight top-loading ski pack for gram counters, the Black Diamond Alias has a "pro-level" avy-tools sleeve designed to organize your probe, shovel and snow saw, as well as a zippered top pocket with slots for keeping all of your accoutrements dialed in. The dual compression straps keep your load tight and double as the sleeves for carrying your skis A-frame style. The removable aluminum stay can be taken out to reduce weight, while the foam back panel ensures a comfy carry. The Alias is built with an interior hydration bladder slot and insulated, exterior hydration sleeve. The Alias Avalung is outfitted with an integrated AvaLung, an essential item in any backcountry skiers avalanche safety set-up.
Black Diamond created the Alias Avalung Pack for demanding backcountry skiers who want a traditional top-loading design free of bells and whistles—except, or course, an Avalung. Not only does this pack have the ability to help you breathe under the snow and increase the chances of surviving an avalanche, it also includes a shovel pocket to hold the tools for helping others. Though this pack weighs barely over three pounds, it holds all you need for a full-day backcountry tour. Fill it with your gear, strap your skis across the back, and get to the goods.
A streamlined, lightweight, top-loading backcountry ski pack.
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| Access: | top |
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| Access Types: | Top |
| Capacity: | 1818 cu in |
| Country of Origin: | China |
| Fits torso: | 16-19 inches (Small / Medium); 18.5-21.5 inches (Medium / Large) |
| Frame Sheet: | No |
| Frame Type: | Internal |
| Frame material: | HPDE foam |
| Gear Loops: | None |
| Hydration Compatible: | Yes, insulated sleeve |
| Ice Axe Loops: | None |
| Laptop Size: | N/A |
| Load-lifter Straps: | Yes |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | 1 Year |
| Material: | 420 denier nylon / 400 denier nylon |
| Number of pockets: | main compartment +3 pockets |
| Organizer Panel: | No |
| Padded Laptop Compartment: | No |
| Pockets: | [External] 1 lid |
| Primary Use: | Skiing |
| Rain Cover: | No |
| Recommended Use: | Backcountry skiing |
| Shovel Pocket: | Yes |
| Ski Carry: | Yes, diagonal, A-Frame |
| Snowboard Carry: | No |
| Spindriftcollar: | No |
| Sternum Strap: | Yes |
| Suspension: | Padded back panel, shoulder straps |
| User Statement: | A streamlined, lightweight, top-loading backcountry ski pack. |
| Volume: | 1818cu in (30L) |
| Waist-belt: | Yes |
| Weight: | 3lb 4oz (1500g) |
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| Medium / Large | 229.95 | 229.95 | 229.95 | |
| Small / Medium | 229.95 | |||
| S / M | 183.96229.00229.94 | 229.95 | 183.96229.00229.94 | |
| Small/ Medium | 229.95 | 229.95 | ||
| M / L | 183.96229.00229.94 | 229.95 | 183.96229.00229.95 | |
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This is a great touring pack. It has one main compartment (top-loading) with a pull cord top for easy access, plus a small zipper pocket on top for small items. It has a separate front pocket for shovel, probe, etc. Several straps on the outside allow for adequate compression and an outer shell can easily be thrown under the top pocket. It holds skis well when boot-packing- make sure you have a ski tie of some sort for the tips (A-frame style). I've carried my EP Pro's (127mm underfoot) with this pack many times; fat skis are not an issue. Luckily, I haven't had to use the Avalung, but it could be considered a good safety device. | |
| Kerry at Backcountry.com on 07/01/2009 | |
5 days off piste and still not pissed off | |
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This pack rides like a shadow and carries everything you need (plus some) without hampering your style. I spent 5 days skiing everything from groomers to chutes and cliffs. The pack excelled at steep back country terrain. Two areas which were problematic: bumps and "tucking". In bumps, I noticed the pack more than I would like and needed to tighten the straps... which solved the problem. When "tucking" I found the top lid prevented me from really lifting my head, so if you want to drop into a tuck this pack really isn't for you. Otherwise, BD hit a homerun in my opinion. 1800 cubic sounds large, but the pack zips down to a manageable size. The pack does exactly what it is designed to do with out the 'bells and whistles' of the airline luggage models. | |
| Joshua Keith at Backcountry.com on 01/12/2009 | |
Light and fast operations... | |
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The Alias is my pack of choice for light and fast missions when traveling in avalanche terrain. BD has done their research and come up with a highly efficient tool for gaining and dispensing vertical with the added safety of an avalung. This pack is lighter than the other BD avalung packs of similar size. While I prefer the BD anarchist for carrying heavier loads the Alias really shines on long tours and climbs where I am going light and fast. | |
| Andy Jacobsen at Backcountry.com on 10/17/2008 | |
