Exped Backcountry 45 Pack - in stock now. FEATURES of the Exped Backcountry 45 Pack 3 Ways to access the pack: through the top, front and sides Excellent weatherproofed construction, taped seams Body hugging thermo formed back Specific anchoring of shoulder straps for superior load control Elaborately shaped hip belt adapts to hip ergonomics Durable 420 D nylon fabric with light grey PU coating Comes with 2 tubular lightweight alloy tubular stays Absolutely weatherproof backcountry pack with large front Lightweight single compartment top loader with multiple access options to the pack body 2 Front Daisy Chains for endless attachment options Two ice axe loops made of lengthwise slotted webbing also hold trekking poles Stashed under the shoulder harness straps when not in use All adjustable straps have velcro tidies to keep the strap ends from flapping in the wind Reliable weatherproof fold and roll closure of the seam taped packsack Secure rain gear, rope, crampons Under the top compression strap Durable snow and water shedding treatment Large front panel access to the main compartment Elaborately shaped dual-density foam hipbelt is supportive and molds itself to the hips Hipbelt is removable (e.g. for climbing) Shoulder strap webbing is secured to the base for superior control of the pack even when climbing an overhang 2 Pre-shaped and removable aluminum stays offer enough flex and agility of the torso yet rigid enough for superb load control and carrying comfort Light grey coloured interior coating for excellent visibility of contents