Backcountry Access Stash BC Rider Hydration Pack

Description

Backcountry skiing has no limits now that this pack has hit the market. Go anywhere and do anything with the peace of mind that you can get all your avi. gear in as well as a few extra's like food, bivy sac and some extra clothes as well to cover all your basic needs. I wear this pack almost every day I am out and it truely is amazing. It rides on my back in just the right spot and it hugs close to my body as I am kicking and gliding along to keep the swing weight down. Built to last and keep you hydrated for a full day of skiing.

Hydration:

A reservoir is stored in the hydration pouch inside the main compartment (Stash series) or placed between the framesheet and main HydrationA reservoir is stored in the hydration pouch inside the main compartment (Stash series) or placed between the framesheet and main Hydration compartment (Alp40). The reservoir hanger (yellow cord) can be used to prevent the reservoir from settling to the bottom of the pack during use. To feed the hydration tube into shoulder strap, completely unzip the Stash shoulder strap, then pass tube through from reservoir compartment. to the shoulder strap. To prevent leakage, adjust bite valve properly (see instructions enclosed) and keep stored against the compression wall (a) at the end of shoulder strap. Do not use hydration systems of other brands; the system provided with your Stash has been optimized to reduce kinking and leaking. In extreme cold conditions, freezing can be prevented by minimizing exposure of the hydration tube and bite valve. Keep Stash sleeve zipped shut except when drinking. For further protection, drain the tube between sips by keeping
bite valve compressed until all water returns to reservoir. This should always be done if pack will be removed. For cleaning and maintenance, see handouts included. If bite valve flow is limited, check hydration tube for kinking inside pack. Tube should gradually curve around reservoir toward shoulder strap, with no sharp bends.

Shovel/probe/ice axe storage:

Stash: Shovel blade is stored in the shovel pocket inside main compartment, on the side away from user’s back, convex side out. Shovel shaft and probe are stored in tool tubes in main compartment, next to user’s back.

Stash bc: Shovel blade is stored in external zippered pocket on the outside of pack (c). Shaft and probe are stored in tool tubes inside. Ice Stash bc: Shovel blade is stored in external zippered pocket on the outside of pack (c). Shaft and probe are stored in tool tubes inside. Ice Stash bc: axe head can be secured in smaller of two ice axe loops (d). To secure shaft, use BCA ice axe strap, sold as an accessory.

Ski/snowboard attachment:

Stash: Skis are mounted diagonally, using the straps already installed on the ski strap mounts (e). Place skis together (base to base) and place Stash: Skis are mounted diagonally, using the straps already installed on the ski strap mounts (e). Place skis together (base to base) and place Stash: them on edge, diagonally across the outside of the pack. Fasten straps around skis, making sure the lower strap supports the binding heel piece.

Stash bc:

Skis can be mounted A-frame or diagonal A-frame: Slide the tail of each ski under the yellow ski straps on the side of pack (f). Secure upper part of ski with upper ski straps provided on the same side (g). For added stability, secure with compression strap (h) and strap ski tips together.

Diagonal mounting: Move ski strap from the side of pack to the top of the daisy chain on the back of pack (i). Place skis together and feed them through the ski/ice axe loop (d) on the opposite side from the daisy chain being used. Secure with ski strap on upper daisy chain.

Snowboards: Snowboards can be mounted vertically on the Stash Rider and Stash bc Rider, using the snowboard attachment system provided. Or the Stash bc can be retrofitted to carry a snowboard by using our Snowboard Attachment Kit. Call BCA for more info.

Features:

• 2135 cu in/35 liters
• 100oz/3-liter reservoir
• 210 micro diamond rip
• Stormproof zippers
• External shovel pocket
• Diagonal & A-frame ski mount
• Removable plastic/foam framesheet
• Weight: 54oz/1531g
• Colors made: stealth black, olive green, burnt red, midnight blue

Backcountry Magazine says this:

Nutshell: Building on their complete line of hydration packs for the backcountry skier, BCA has overhauled their line again, this year offering each version in a snowboard-specific set-up. The 2400 cubic inch BC Rider shares BCA's fluid delivery-technology using an insulated sleeve, interior housing, and conduction system to keep the water hose from freezing in adverse weather conditions. With a comfortable fit, ample room for all the necessities of a day trip, and a pragmatic vertical board-carrying system, Backcountry Access delivers a great product for shred-minded backcountry riders.

Notables: Patented Bite Me valve system allows for 360 degrees of activation. The best winter hydration system on the market. Period.

Not As Notable: We're trying to come up with something.....

Backcountry Access – first to market with Outlast® Technology:

Improves on freezeproof hydration system

Boulder, CO. – February 8, 2007 –– Outlast Technologies, the pioneer in phase change technology and Backcountry Access (BCA), the pioneer in freezeproof hydration, have teamed up to introduce the first line of backpacks featuring Outlast® technology.

BCA, an Outlast® licensee, has taken freezeproof winter hydration to the next level by incorporating Outlast® temperature regulation technology into its Stash packs. “All BCA packs feature what we call a “superinsulated” sleeve, but insulation only slows down the freezing process,” explained BCA Vice President Bruce Edgerly. “By adding Outlast® technology to the Stash system, the sleeve can actually harness body heat to warm the water in the bite valve and hose which are typically the most vulnerable to freezing.”

HOW OUTLAST WORKS:

Outlast technology is integrated into the specialized mesh lining of the underside of the shoulder strap. Hose and bite valve are stashed inside the shoulder strap, where body heat prevents freezing. The patented Outlast® phase change materials store heat as it’s produced and release it directly into the stash sleeve when the temperature in the sleeve decreases; your hose and bit valve retain heat longer.

PROVEN RESULTS - FIELD TESTING

BCA conducted extensive field testing in below freezing temperatures comparing Stash packs to traditional “winterized” hydration systems. With the BCA Stash pack containing Outlast® technology, the average hose water temperature was 42 degrees, whereas a traditional system averaged 28.3 degrees. “Because Outlast® technology works to balance temperature, it is extremely effective in the hydration system to keep water from freezing,” commented Pat Gruber, President and CEO of Outlast Technologies. “The opposite is also true – in warm weather, Outlast® phase change materials keep water colder, longer. This opens up a variety of possibilities in this industry.”

STASH PACK RANGE:

BCA packs are designed specifically for the needs of skiers and snowboarders.

ABOUT BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS, INC.

Backcountry Access, Inc. of Boulder, Colo. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of avalanche safety equipment and hydration systems for backcountry ski touring and snowboarding. BCA developed the world’s first digital beacon, first oval shovel shaft and integrated probe, and first freezeproof hydration system.

ABOUT OUTLAST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Outlast Technologies, Inc., a privately held U.S. corporation, is the worldwide pioneer in developing phase-change materials and applications. As an innovative technology company, Outlast has launched temperature-regulating technology in apparel, footwear, bedding, packaging and labels, and accessories. Originally developed for NASA, Outlast® fibers, fabrics and coatings contain patented microencapsulated phase-change materials called ThermoculesTM, which store, absorb and release heat, providing increased comfort for consumers. For more information, please visit www.outlast.com