Bar Tack Reinforced
– Stress point stitching
YKK® Zippers
– Easy grab lightweight zipper pulls
YKK® Water Proof Zipper
– Main and top compartments
Reflective Bungee Cord
– 3M™

Multi-Sport Use: Suitable for hiking, climbing, biking, and skiing.
Waterproof: Made with durable, water-resistant rip-stop nylon fabric.
Ergonomic Design: Comfortable shoulder straps and ventilated foam hip belt for enhanced comfort.

Ergonomic Shoulder Straps
– Airmesh wrapped perforated foam with seamless contact area around neck to prevent possible chaffing for enhanced comfort
Shoulder Strap Adjustability
– Fold out upper back panel for easy access to adjustable length webbing straps (the 2”webbing replaces the 2”Velcro Strips)
Shoulder Strap Features
– Velcro detachable “Beaver Tails pockets”The Beaver Tails are now attached with Velcro, these can be replaced with our new “Bottle Tails” which will be available spring 2016
Hip Belt Construction
– Airmesh wrapped ventilated foam, added thickness and mesh on both sides add comfort and breathability
Hip Belt Adjustability
– The lumbar panel, now attached by Velcro allows easy access to the hip belt rear adjustable Velcro design
Hip Belt Strap
– The ergonomic forward pull design is carried over from the AS-2, the ¾”webbing and buckle is replaced with 1” webbing and an easy release 1.25”buckle
Hydration Reservoir attachments
– The internal and external single Velcro loops for attaching hydration reservoirs have been replaced with dual nylon attachment hooks
Internal Frame Support Sleeves
– The back panel has 2 full length sleeves for adding our adjustable aluminum support struts, sold separately
Rip Stop Nylon Fabric
– Lite weight, durable, Silicon or PU coated water resistant material
Perforated Foam Padding
– AirMesh covered foam for comfort and venting on back panel
Ergonomic Shoulder Straps
– AirMesh wrapped perforated foam with seamless contact area around neck for enhanced comfort
Shoulder Strap Adjustability
– Fold out panel for easy access to adjustable length webbing
Shoulder Strap Features
– Suspension system load lifters, hydration tube elastic loops, and Velcro detachable “Beaver Tails”
“Beaver Tail Pockets”™
– 4 easy access mesh pockets (2-zippered) on shoulder straps
Chest Strap
– Multidirectional adjustability, with integrated buckle whistle
Hip Belt Construction
– Comfortable, thick Airmesh wrapped ventilated foam
Hip Belt Adjustability –
Vertical and width adjustable with fold-down lumbar panel access
Hip Belt Strap –
Ergonomic forward pull, 1″webbing with easy release 1.25″buckle
2 Hip Belt Water Bottle Pockets
– Convenient easy to reach nylon/mesh
2 Hip Belt Pockets
– Integrated, easy access zippered pockets (one water resistant)
2 Hydration Reservoir Compartments
– Internal and external with nylon attach hooks
6 External Mesh and Nylon Pockets
– Easy access with high volume/capacity (1 zippered)
2 Hood Pouches
– Convenient, large volume zippered compartments (one mesh)
“On the Fly Side Zipper™
– Side zip external access to main pack compartment
Side Zip Storage Sleeve
– Color coded side zip, quick access to clothing, maps, etc.
Stowaway Helmet Mesh
– Clip-on mesh panel, (stowed in lower zipper pocket)
4-Side compression straps
– Double as Ski, Snowboard or gear attachment straps
Ski attachment straps
– Buckled straps for attaching skis diagonally on front of pack
2 Accessory Webbing Loops
– Ice axe or Pole loops (one buckled for attaching skis)
2 Accessory Bungee Attachment loops –
to secure Ice axe, Poles etc.
4 Webbing Tabs
– Sewn on bottom of pack for attaching camping gear
2 Internal Frame Support Sleeves –
For aluminum accessory frame support struts

Adventure Racing/Sports (Multi day events)
Backpacking (Overnight)
Extended Trail Hikes, (IE., Co. Trail, Conti. Divide Trail, AT Trail, etc)
Mountain Bike Adventures – Co. Trail, Conti. Divide Trail, etc.
Ultra Distance Running (Stage Races)
Mountaineering – Summit Pack
Peak Climbing – Colorado/California 14-ers
Canyoneering
Back Country Skiing/Snowboarding
Adventures – Grand Canyon, Wilderness trips
Snowshoeing
Rock Climbing
Fly Fishing
Outdoor Photography
Airline Travel Pack