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Traverse S 28L Backpack
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
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Product Breakdown
The Traverse S 28L Dry Backpack is perfect for all-day ski tours and summer thru-hikes. With welded seams and a 50k waterproof rating, it keeps your gear dry in any weather. Generous storage, integrated net, and A-frame ski carry make it ideal for mountain adventures.
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Why We Like The Traverse S 28L Dry Backpack
From all-day ski tours to summer thru-hikes, we bring along the Traverse 28L S Dry Backpack to ensure the weather doesn’t slow us down while enjoying the mountains.
Designed for ski touring in less-than-ideal weather conditions, this pack boasts welded seams and a 50k waterproof rating to ensure your pack’s contents stay dry even while you’re getting pounded by a blizzard or rain storm.
This allows the pack to be worn without a rain cover, giving you quick and easy access to all of its pockets.
Details:
Specs
Material: 420D nylon, TPU coating
Volume: 28L (1709cu in)
Shoulder Straps: stabilizer straps
Waist Belt: yes
Hydration Compatible: yes
Access: top
Pockets: 1 zippered lid (removable), 1 stretch mesh front, 1 hip belt
Gear Loops: yes, ski carry
Helmet Carry: yes
Trekking Pole Carry: yes
Compression side straps
Claimed Weight: 2lb 9.3oz
Activity: backcountry skiing, mountaineering
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years
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