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Arc'teryx Silo 30 Pack - VIDEO REVIEW

  • admin
    2011-05-25 13:10:00

    Arc'teryx Silo 30 PackCheck out our video review of the Silo 30 pack on our Gear Review page along with a few photos and information after almost a season’s worth of testing in the backcountry. 

    Our impressions of the Silo 30 haven’t changed much; we continue to give it the thumbs up. It’s a perfect pack for a full day of backcountry ski touring—the size is just right for the probe/shovel/transceiver combo, a down layer, snacks, extra goggles, first aid kit and anything else you’d want to stuff in there (within reason).


    Read the rest and view the Video here.


  • phattsnow
    2012-01-31 13:12:14

    The pocket in the back panel works very well as a wet compartment for storing your skins. This makes it possible to stow your skins without opening your pack to the weather. Shovel blades will fit nicely inside the large wet pocket compartment between the probe and shovel handle sleeves.
  • admin02
    2012-01-31 15:56:53

    Hi phattsnow. Totally agree with your comments and that is how I use the arc'teryx silo 30. Click through to the rest of the review and you'll see that we are on the same page. From the documentation that came with the pack, it was a little unclear what the suggested usage for all the features is. I do like the pocket on the outside for wetish stuff though..Thanks for your input and enjoy the snow.
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