GEAR REVIEW
The backpack has a large main compartment, three larger compartments, an avalanche compartment for shovel and probe and a compartment for sunglasses and the like. The avalanche compartment is accessible from the front and has sewn-on guides for the shovel handle and probe. Even longer shovel handles can be easily stored here. The most important safety instructions are also printed in this compartment as an emergency aid. The actual main compartment can be opened with a roll-top and zip and offers enough space for day trips, but can also be reduced in size. It also has an integrated compartment for the hydration system. I have found it very practical on the tours I have done so far that you can access the main compartment via a zip on the back of the rucksack. This allows you to quickly access the material that is stowed further down in the rucksack. The goggle compartment is the usual size and contains a key holder to prevent the key from accidentally falling out.
The two flexible pockets on the shoulder strap, which are normally intended for flasks or bottles, are unfortunately a bit small, so that at least my flasks don't fit well in them. Most manufacturers now use narrow, 0.5 litre flasks. However, in my case these protruded beyond the holder so that they always wobbled slightly or could not be filled completely. Mammut's own flasks may fit better, but these were not available to me for the test. I also felt that another small compartment for a cereal bar was missing. Although the backpack is not a trail running backpack, you usually want to be able to access your drinks and bars without having to unbuckle the backpack, especially on fast-paced ski tours. An additional pocket, for example sewn onto the flask holder, could be a useful addition here.
In terms of attachment options, the backpack offers various possibilities. In addition to the classic ski fastening options, the backpack also has a speed ski fastening so that the backpack does not have to be unbuckled to attach or remove the skis. Furthermore, ice axes or other items can also be easily attached. The integrated helmet net rounds off the attachment options.
