Osprey Kresta 20

Designed for backcountry skiers and boarders, the Osprey women&';s specific Kresta 20 is the perfect size for spring backcountry tours or lift-accessed tours off the ski area. Thermo-formed backpanel and contoured shoulder straps provide comfort and keep the pack stable when you&';re ripping the steep and deep. A zippered panel allows easy access to all your gear while another large J-zip front panel pocket stores your avalanche probe and shovel for quick access when you want to dig a snow pit and assess conditions. There&';s also a built-in back pocket for a hydration reservoir that routes through the shoulder harness to prevent freezing. On the outside of the pack, you&';ll find straps for multiple ski and snowboard carry options. All contact points are reinforced to minimize wear from metal edges. Other winter-specific features include a stowable helmet carry system and a scratch-free goggle pocket. Glove friendly buckles and zippers pulls let you keep your hands covered when you&';re making the transition from skins to skis on a frigid January morning. Specs Load Range: 15 - 25 lbs. Volume Dimensions Weight WS/M 1220 in3 / 20 l 19h x 11w x 8d in. 2.14 lbs. Fabric Main: 420HD Nylon Packcloth Accent: 420D Nylon Mini Check Dobby Bottom: 420HD Nylon Packcloth Key Attributes AVALANCHE SAFETY KIT POCKET A quick-access extended J-zipper with an extra-large opening provides access to avalanche safety gear secured inside the pack. An easy-to-find third zipper pull allows rapid access if a helmet, skis or snowboard are being carried on the pack. The large pockets accommodate large shovel blades and the dual center sleeves secure extra-long probes and shovel handles. HELMET CARRY Dual-position, deployable helmet net quickly and securely stows helmets for a comfortable ascent. The helmet carry can be deployed to the front panel or top of the pack as to not block the preferred ski- or snowboard-carry options. Features Glove Friendly - Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles allow for quick and easy use in adverse conditions Panel Load Access - Extra-large front panel j-zip access to avalanche safety pocket with shovel handle and probe sleeves Horizontal Backpanel Snowboard Carry - A reinforced hipbelt wing provides quick horizontal carry across the backpanel of the backpack Hipbelt Pockets - Dual, articulated zippered hipbelt pockets for one hand use provide quick access to essentials Front Panel Access - Front panel access to main compartment dry gear and hydration