Backcountry Access Stash BC Rider Backpack - 2400cu in

 Brand : Backcountry Access
Item : BCA0051
The Backcountry Access BC Stash Rider Pack with 100oz. reservoir is the world's first fully integrated, snowboard-specific winter hydration pack. Identical to the original Stash BC pack, the Rider offers a simple, dedicated snowboard attachment system. The hose and bite valve are neatly stashed inside a well insulated shoulder strap where they're kept warm by body heat to ensure you'll have water to drink on cold winter days. Storm-proof zippers all around ensure the contents of the Stash BC Rider stay dry and secure. When traditional hydration packs have turned to ice cube trays, you'll be drinking water and staying hydrated. As a full day backcountry pack, the Stash BC Rider is larger than the Stash Rider. Features an external shovel pocket for super quick access and a removable plastic/foam framesheet.
Price: $124.95
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Backcountry Access Stash BC Rider Backpack - 2400cu in



one stop board shop pack
I love this pack. I finally got to use it for snowboarding—lack of snow here in CA. It’s totally waterproof, I even used it biking in a torrential downpour and my drawings were dry as a bone. It’s easy to use zippers in gloves and nice small compartments on top of the larger ones hold your goodies. The snowboard attachment is quick and secure and the hydration system doesn’t freeze. The only thing that would be a plus to this pack would be a waist belt compartment which I’ve grown accustomed to on my Golite pack.


Stash BC backpack -
A very good backpack that fulfills my needs. Fits snugly, which is important in steep and difficult terrain. Waterproof, which is very important when caught in a summer thundershower, or in the snow. Adequate number of pockets, although more would be even better (you can never have too many). Also good for snowshoeing, with easy access to the second large compartment which I use for extra clothing. Proprietary bladder system is a negative, especially the awkward restraining tie-down, which will be jettisoned; Camelbak or Platypus would be better. Sleeve for drinking tube is a good idea, but is hard to insert. Overall, an excellent backpack that I'd recommend to others.


Great hydration pack -- NEVER freezes
This pack is great -- the mouthpiece and drinking tube never freeze, even after a day of skiing in in sub-zero weather. Construction quality of the pack is great.


Backpack review
I have not used it properly yet, but if you stash the board vertically it bangs up against your legs and you cannot carry it horizontally. The camel pack is good, nicely designed and the storage for your shovel is good as it releases water that may be on the shovel. All in all not bad.


Not a bad BC boarding pack, but not the greatest, either
I carried this pack for the last two seasons. This pack's design is reasonably good, with the hose concealed within the shoulder strap to protect it from freezing, and a very solid snowboard attachment. The zippers are highly water resistant as advertised. Its low profile and broad waist belt make it a pleasant carry. But it has a number of little annoying flaws. First, the waist belt is 3-4 inches up the back panel from the bottom, rather than being down at the level of the bottom of the pack. If you ever end up taking a heel-side digger, it will scoop up snow between your back and the pack because of the 3-4 inches of pack below your waist belt. Second, the waist belt and shoulder straps are both lined with mesh. They both pick up snow and hold it, so if you drop your pack in the snow, you get wet. Other manufacturers have made this mistake as well, but it is still a bummer. Third, the main zipper isn't the easiest to move. I had to spray it with a copious amount of silicone to get it to move more freely. The cut of the top of the pack contributes to this problem more than the zipper. Finally, the pack seems small for its claimed volume, especially when you have a shovel blade in the shovel pocket. It doesn't do well at carrying a helmet internally when you have all your other stuff (shell, gloves, etc.) in there skinning back up.




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