Contour Mountain 35
* Die cut padded waist belt and harness
* Chest strap - for load control
* Pockets - top pocket glasses/gps pocket on the harness
* Panel zipper opening
* Contour shaped body gives low center of gravity
* Dual daisy chains, shock cord and attachment points
* Ice axe loops - 2 ice axe loops with lashes
* Wand Pockets - for tent and walking poles
* Ski carry system
* Compression shield for load control and shovel
* Side compression system
* Internal hydration pocket
* Internal mesh pocket
bbense - Aug 8, 2003 12:28 pm - Voted 5/5
Untitled Reviewall these features it weighs just a bit over two pounds.
This pack seems to have addressed many of the complaints about the original Contour Mountain It has a functional belt and carries up to 25-30lbs in reasonable comfort, but it does not have any internal structure beyond a foam backsheet.
It carries ski's very well and the shove-it patch works well. I particularly like the stretch cord on the outside of the shove-it patch. Like the original Contour Mountain, it carries the weight close to your body to make skiing and climbing with a pack easier.
If you don't need to carry skis, shovels, ice axes or other
awkward gear on a regular basis, the features of the pack are probably overkill. The price is fairly reaonsable and if you can get it on sale it's
even a better deal.