Ryan Irvin, a multisport, mountain-loving tester based in Alaska, was impressed with the Montane shell after fall hikes, early winter ski tours, and snowmobile missions
I've tried to ski with a normal backpack, and it is not good
It was well worth the price of $169.99 that I paid
Clothing and provisions in the main compartment The main compartment is the central storage space for touring clothing, provisions and accessories that do not need to be immediately at hand
Or if you don't have kids, I've also found this to be a great place for smaller liquid items like a travel-size lotion or small hand sanitizer I don't want leaking in my bag
The distinct advantage, though, is that it's cheaper