Matt A

Is now the time to say that, somehow, I have broken both the RP85s (twice) and my Magico2s once? Eric told me that the Trabs would hold up and, in general, I've found that to be true (I also have the Maestros (1 and 2) and the Misticos), but it turns out even Trabs have their breaking points. I've loved the Magico2's but I keep coming back to the RP85s. I adore that ski. Yes, I've broken two pairs, but that's after 100+ days each of the two seasons when I broke them (once in an avalanche, which sort of do...

Why won't EB sell this to me right this minute? Why is he on vacation?

I've been using this pack for two seasons and adore it. Each time I think I might want a new pack, I look at options and can't find anything that I like even half as much. While I don't think I'd ever use it for trail running (that's what my Salomon ADV SKIN 12 is for ;-), it's near perfect for backcountry touring. No, it won't hold a puffy, but it's not really designed for the more casual backcountry crowd (i.e. if you're just going up to ski Patsey Marley (which is fine!), this isn't for you). I carry m...