Black Diamond Dawn Patrol

Yes, it features a separate, dedicated outer pocket specifically designed for avalanche safety gear. This keeps your shovel and probe organized and easily accessible without needing to dig through your main gear compartment.

Yes, the pack is versatile enough for both. It features a diagonal carry system for skis and a vertical carry system specifically for splitboards or snowboards.

The left shoulder strap is insulated to house your hydration tube. This prevents the water inside the tube from freezing during cold, high-altitude tours, ensuring you can actually drink when you need to.

At 25 liters, this pack is optimized for short tours and fast-paced mountain missions. It is best suited for carrying essentials like extra layers, skins, safety gear, and snacks, rather than multi-day overnight trips.

The pack features back-panel access, which allows you to get into the main compartment without having to remove your skis or snowboard from the outside of the pack. This is especially helpful for grabbing layers quickly without letting snow into your gear.

No, the helmet carry is a tuck-away system. You can deploy it when you need to carry your helmet on the approach and stash it out of the way when you are skiing or riding.