Arc'teryx: Silo 30 Backpack - 1648-1831cu in (Backpacks)

[tgr pro]

<h3>Silo 30 Backpack - 1648-1831cu in (http://www.tetongravity.com/proshop/silo30backpack16481831cuin_ARC0536.html)</h3><p><em>The Arc'teryx Silo 30 Backpack holds everything you need for a half day in the backcountry, and it has the versatility to let you travel on skis or a snowboard.</em></p><p><strong>Jonovan Moore Review:</strong><br />
This is my go to day pack for splitboarding. <br />
It compresses into a super slim fit when <br />
you're ready to go down, and is about the <br />
perfect size for all the necessaries on the <br />
way up. <br />
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[gregL]

I've been using the Silo 30 for most of my day trips the past two seasons and like it a lot.

The carry system is made to carry a snowboard diagonally and won't go small enough to hold narrow skis securely - I took the straps off and removed the padding, then re-attached them so my 73mm wide Trabs wouldn't slip.

The shoulder strap attachment is quite narrow at the bottom, which makes putting the pack on and taking it off a bit difficult with several layers on.

I ended up adding a quick-carry loop and elastic clip (ala the Dynafit Manaslu pack) so there's no need to take the pack off to switch to boot-up mode:

http://www.randosaigai.com/packmod_4792.jpg

http://www.randosaigai.com/packmod_4794.jpg

[ascent]

Arc'teryx makes very comfortable packs and the silo 30 skis and hikes well. My only issue is that the 30 was a little small if you are going on a big tour and need to bring some extra stuff it would also have been nice if this and the 40 each had daisy chains on the outside of the pack.