Black Diamond Covert with Avalung Winter Pack

admin November 7, 2007


Black Diamond Covert with Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953 cu in

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Price: $199.90
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Black Diamond integrated an Avalung into their Covert Winter Pack to make backcountry ski days as safe as possible. This incredible pack impressed Couloir Magazine so much they gave it the Design Innovation award. The Avalung’s shoulder-mounted mouthpiece is easily accessible to help you survive in an avalanche by allowing you to breathe under the snow. In addition to increasing the chances of your living through an avalanche, the Covert Winter Pack has a dedicated avalanche-gear pocket for your shovel and probe, and carries either skis or a snowboard. Black Diamond made a 22L size for after-work laps and resort-accessed backcountry, and a 32L size for dawn patrols. *Avalung is not removable.

Product Reviews

is the sun up yet…
Feel like your tangled up with that old style avalung sling and your old backcountry bag. Black Diamond has combined the two effectively. On your left side you have your avalung and on the right you have your camelback. Both zip away nicely. The avalung exhales farther behind you and away from your body. I found that the 32l is great for a day tour with room for first aid food and extra layers. Carries skis diagonally and a frame style. It has an easily accessed pocket for your shovel probe and saw, I suggest putting longer brighter zipper pulls on that pouch to help opening with gloves and help others locate the pocket

Survive!
This pack makes me feel safe on the mountain in case of an avalanche. The pockets all have organization and having the hydration option is also a plus. It also is very nice for hauling skis and fits very snug on your back. Very good backcountry pack!

BD Covert 32
This pack replaces a seven year old DAKINE Heli Pro. I spend most of my time backcountry and the Heli Pro is a bit small for fitting everything in, but I’ve made it work and like it a lot. Picked up the Covert 32 (L) (I’m 5′10) it fits great. Has way more room than the Heli Pro, but packs down nice. I give it two thumps up. Only wish it had a small external pocket for carrying a couple of Clif bars or whatnot, but no biggy there.

great pack
get it - there’s no reason not to… there’s plenty of room for extended days tours and its simplicity is wonderful. It fit me well and stayed snug on back for both touring and heli skiing. You beat the added safety…

Great ski day pack
I love the simplicity. One pocket for stuff, one for avy equipment. Easy pulling zipper to access either. No fastex buckles to battle with when the thick gloves are on. The insulated shoulder strap works (OK, I did the blow-air-back-into-the tube trick too - but I still didn’t have a freeze up during a 5 degree day). Surprisingly comfortable given the minimal waist and. I’d recommend the 32L - 22L proved a bit small for more than water, gloves, lunch (no extra layer room).

Black Diamond Covert with Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953 cu in
Price: $199.90
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