Black Diamond Outlaw Avalung Pack - 1831-1953cu in

New for this season, Black Diamond outfitted their mid-sized, all-purpose Outlaw Pack with the Avalung system. Haul your avie kit and a grip of extras in to the backcountry, and extend your chances for survival should you get caught in a slide. With the ability to carry a little more than your standard light-and-fast pack, this bag gains back panel access to complement the ability to reach in from the top. Find a pack that carries easier or does more to help you stay alive when you're skiing and will let you shave 'beater' into our writer's mullet.

• Built-in Avalung system significantly extends your fresh air supply in case you're caught in an avalanche and buried beneath the snow
• Fresh air is pulled from the valve box by your shoulder, through the Avalung mouthpiece, and when you exhale, CO2 is expelled from the exhaust port by your waist
• Avalung mouthpiece and tubing stow away in the shoulder strap when not in use, but are easy to reach so you can extend the mouthpiece just before you drop in
• Diagonal ski carry cable extends when you need it and stays retracted when not in use
• Swingarm shoulder straps comfortably reach over the shoulders and down towards the waist where both straps are connected by a cable that dynamically maintains an even, balanced load as you reach with each arm
• Experience increased freedom of movement at the waistbelt thanks to the ball-joint link that allows the ergoActiv Hipbelt to pivot, lean and tilt with unrestricted motion
• 6061 aluminum frame has a contour you can customize to efficiently distribute weight and a 20mm center stay adds support to the soft back panel
• Overall, ergoActiv suspension stays balanced at all time, uses a set-it-and-forget-it adjustment design, and offers significantly more effective load distribution that reduces stress on knees and ankles
• Hydration sleeve allows you to use a hydration bladder to stay hydrated and the insulated design keeps your water from freezing solid
• Enclosed shovel and probe organizer pocket makes it easy to find your entire avie-tool kit quickly, and the enclosed design protects your essentials

Tech Specs:

Material:

[shell] ballistic nylon (800D), velocity nylon (420D) 

Breathing System:

yes, Avalung 

Airbag:

no 

Ski Carry:

yes, diagonal, , a-frame 

Snowboard Carry:

yes 

Shovel Pocket:

yes 

Access:

top, back panel 

Detachable Lid:

no 

Shoulder Straps:

padded 

Waist-Belt:

yes, padded 

Pockets:

[external] 1 deployable helmet carry, 1 hipbelt stash, 1 side fleece-lined goggle 

Hydration Compatible:

yes 

Weight:

[m/l] 3 lb 8 oz 

Volume:

[s/m] 30 L; [m/l] 32 L 

Recommended Use:

backcountry skiing 

Manufacturer Warranty:

lifetime