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REI Double Diamond 50 Snow Pack

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Made for the untracked backcountry, the REI Double Diamond 50 snow pack has a place for everything you need to be safe, have fun and enjoy the powder.

Lightweight spring steel frame supports a gear-heavy outing, and it responds well to the movement of skiing and riding
Top lid pocket can hold snow-study tools and small items; outside of pocket features a bungee system for lashing on climbing skins or extra clothing
A-frame ski-carrying system accommodates wide skis and bulky bindings and carries a snowboard vertically; straps tuck away
Zippered back panel entry lets you access your gear and hydration reservoir (not included), even with your skis or board attached
Back panel material sheds snow and dries quickly
Hydration pocket is designed to accept most hydration reservoirs, reservoir not included
Insulated sleeve on shoulder strap stores the hydration hose to help prevent freeze-up and is large enough to accommodate right-angle shut-off valves
Flip back the top lid to access main compartment with room for safety essentials, food and extra layers
Inside the main compartment you'll find a clear accessory pocket and a tool sleeve for a probe or snow saw
Front pleated outside pocket is sized for a shovel and other avalanche gear, and it can be used as a stash pocket for climbing skins
Pocket offers enough room for a shovel blade, a shovel handle and a probe
Tarpaulin liner in pocket resists moisture and abrasion
Snow-resistant buckle closure is used on the front flap opening
Mesh sling zips out to carry your helmet on the trip up and tucks away when not in use; redesigned sling makes it easy to stash small items in nearby pocket
Hipbelt snugs comfortably to help distribute weight to your hips, not your back; hipbelt features a right-side pocket for easy access to small items
Hipbelt webbing system adjusts with a forward pull, creating a secure, ergonomic fit
Compression straps help stabilize gear for security and comfortable carriage
Snow-specific buckles are designed to work well with gloves on and to prevent clogging with snow

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Item 837864

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REI Double Diamond 50 Snow Pack Customer Reviews

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REI Double Diamond 50 Snow Pack

3.5

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Feb

2013

4.0

Better and better

By Indapow

from Missoula Montana

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Ski touring
Travel

Comments about REI Double Diamond 50 Snow Pack:

This is (at least) the third iteration of REI's Double Diamond 50, and the third I've owned. I mostly use it skiing, but it was a great option as my only pack for a 8-day in kauai and worked great for that. Its smaller than airplane regs for a carry-on, too.

Design flaws present on the previous 2 versions have been fixed- better zippers (previously "waterproof" but very difficult to move and immediately prone to excess wear) and a flawed suspension (sharp ends on the "hoop" suspension blew out the bottom on previous pack) are much more durable. If color mattered I'd dock a star for the odd yeller color, but who cares about that.

It could be a few oz lighter, but the versatility it offers for carrying skis, snowboard, avie gear, camera gear and pretty much anything else (as well as back panel access) makes it well worth it. Very comfy suspension and great hipbelt. The only remaining beef I have with it carries over from the previous pack- a waistbelt that can't be cinched any tighter than 31" or so. My waist is bigger than that, but when my pack's loaded with heavy photo gear I like to really crank it down, but I'm maxed out against the buckle before I get it tight enough for descents or tricky sections.

All in all, REI's put together a very good winter touring pack here. Plus, as with any REI brand product, the ease of warranty service is unparalleled.

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Oct

2012

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Sizes Needed

By ScreenNameAlreadyInUse

from Portland, Oregon

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Pros

A-frame Ski Carry
Avy Tool Pocket

Cons

Not Long Enough To Fit

Best Uses

Backpacking
ski touring

Comments about REI Double Diamond 50 Snow Pack:

I have been wanting to replace my old backpack with something lighter that also would give me quick access to my shovel without digging through the main pocket. This pack has all of the features I am looking for, the exterior avalanche tool pocket, A-frame ski carry system, and 50L capacity. Unfortunately I tried it on in the store and it is simply not long enough to fit my 6'4" frame. The shoulder straps were fully extended and barely reached my armpits. Please make multiple sizes for the backpacks.

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