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10/28/2018
Ascending up Chief Mountain here in Colorado. Despite the sun, the shade had lots of ice to navigate. Thankfully the pack rides, comfortably with thick shoulder straps and a minimal but comfortable waist band (that can be removed).
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10/28/2018
A giant front shove-it pocket is bomber and super convenient to use.
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10/28/2018
There are two side pockets. One is mesh with a layer of Cordura fabric down the middle for strength, and the other is full Cordura fabric. Both are sized to fit a tripod or even a pair of crampons without issue!
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10/28/2018
Rocky Mountain high! My biggest complaint about this pack is the lid. It simply will not stay put or firmly attached the way I prefer. Notice it is unattached and drooping in this photo.
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10/28/2018
Behind the front shove-it pocket is a giant zippered flap that opens to the main compartment for easy access to things toward the bottom of the pack. The flap includes water resistant pockets for your accessories.
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10/28/2018
Another shot of the zipper flap opened up. Mountainsmith sells these camera cubes designed to fit in the Tanuck.
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10/28/2018
Despite the outer fabric being an understated black color, the inside is a bright yellow, which is a nice touch.
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10/28/2018
This pack is not lightweight, but it is designed to last. These zippers are huge and they slide easily without getting caught. They look like they will survive for years to come.
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10/28/2018
Zippers slide quickly and easily along the main compartment flap.
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10/28/2018
Taking in the views! This pack is comfortable, which I appreciate as a photographer.
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10/31/2018
The all black exterior does not draw attention to itself.
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10/31/2018
Three options to attach the lid, none of which ever seem to truly keep it on.
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10/31/2018
D-ring on the backpack strap. You can attach the lid here to carry your camera in front of you as you move. It just makes taking your pack off a bit of a pain.
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10/31/2018
Weather resistant accessory pockets inside the lid.
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10/31/2018
Big top lid pocket designed to hold a camera.
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10/31/2018
Front shove-it pocket.
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10/31/2018
This pack is designed to stand up on its own. There is nothing in the pack in this photo, it stands with a strong lean. I tried bending the rand a bit, but it stands better when packed with gear.