Thinking about getting a abs backpack,any feedback would be much appreciated.
lolo
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Abs Backpacks
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Expensive, but a great safety tool. Don't use it to replace common sense and intelligence though. Your best tool against getting buried is your brain!
I bought my Klim ABS Escape 15 from Cooke City Motorsports, I test fired it successfully & repacked it.
I was able to fit the following from my DeKine pack - first aid kit, emergency blanket, safety pack (w/ matches, compass, mirror, firestarter, leatherman, flashlight & batteries, rope, duct tape, whistle, hand warmers), spare goggles, gloves, & snacks consisting of candy bars, energy bars & trail mix.
I was ableto make this all fit in the Escape 15.
I am pleased to say the pack wears more comfortably than the DeKine Heli-Pack & it doesn't seem overly heavy or noticeable.
I was also able to strap a Black Diamond shovel on the back of the pack.
If you can swing one I would highly recommend one.
I know The Sled Shed in Tacoma also carries them - they are sold out on the Escape & have the Freeride in stock.
I ordered from Cooke City because I wanted the extra room of the Escape model.
Good Luck in your research.
I was able to fit the following from my DeKine pack - first aid kit, emergency blanket, safety pack (w/ matches, compass, mirror, firestarter, leatherman, flashlight & batteries, rope, duct tape, whistle, hand warmers), spare goggles, gloves, & snacks consisting of candy bars, energy bars & trail mix.
I was ableto make this all fit in the Escape 15.
I am pleased to say the pack wears more comfortably than the DeKine Heli-Pack & it doesn't seem overly heavy or noticeable.
I was also able to strap a Black Diamond shovel on the back of the pack.
If you can swing one I would highly recommend one.
I know The Sled Shed in Tacoma also carries them - they are sold out on the Escape & have the Freeride in stock.
I ordered from Cooke City because I wanted the extra room of the Escape model.
Good Luck in your research.
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thank you, just having a hard time because i never wear a backpack.I think its the best way to go from all the research.
lolo
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lolo
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So he got caught in an avalanche and walked away from it?
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Yes. Had to dig out his sled but he stood up and started looking for his snowmobile. Before this I thought the ABS packs were allot of money and a luxury(and I sell them)-now I think they are a bargain. This year I sold a pack to about every one in our group that saw this. I am not making a sales pitch, just telling what happened. If I can help you please call me toll free at 18884594906.
I got the freeride and I love it!!
