MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR GNARWHAL 25L BACKPACK BLACK

When you're somewhere in between all-day skinning for a peak summit and joyriding lifts because you just want to experience it all, strap into Mountain Hardwear's Gnarwhal 25L—the perfect pack for sidecountry and frontcountry ski days with a little resort time sprinkled in. They made this ultra-versatile carry more compressible in the back for lift-comfort, and a little less supply-oriented since you're likely hitting up the resort lodge for midday refueling. So if you're a do-it-all fan, it's the ideal off- to on-piste pick without adding weight.

• Uses: Skiing/Snowboarding
• 500D CORDURA Nylon is lightweight and durable
• Dual large side zip pockets with expandable volume bellow for skins, extra gloves, water bottles
• Hydration reservoir compatible
• Dual density shoulder straps with insulated hydration tube routing
• Removable sternum strap with whistle buckle and multiple lash points
• Spring steel frame allows flex for mobility, while enabling efficient and stable load transfer to suspension
• Front avalanche tool pocket with large zip access and tool sleeves
• Top zip fleece-lined goggle pocket with optional top zip access to main compartment
• Front helmet hammock stows in pocket and allows helmet carry on front or bottom to accommodate a-frame or diagonal ski carry
• Stowable bottom diagonal ski loop with quick deploy tab
• Dual side compression straps with glove friendly buckles and Hypalon reinforced wings
• Wicking and snow shedding stretch woven back panel with an HDPE framesheet
• Foam-reinforced front panel to protect against diagonal ski/board edges and tools
• Expandable, suspended laptop sleeve is low-profile when not in use
• Stowable and removable hipbelt