gt bicycles avalanche Expert Its Shimano Altus 9 speed drivetrain gives you a good range of gears wether your smashing those uphill climbs or bombing the steep section of trail. GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc

There is literally just two slots, making an inverted T, on the front of the bag

An avalanche airbag pack combines a traditional backcountry pack with an inflatable airbag system

Weight-to-Volume Ratio At 4.5 pounds, this pack certainly isn't the lightest in our lineup, but when you want the Cadillac of backpacking packs, all the bells and whistles add up

While I'll take them in any color and style I can get 'em, I'm seriously coveting the Everywhere plush fleece Belt Bag that just so happens to be marked at a special price during the brand's End-of-Year shopping event

In this list I will give you the best backpack destinations that I have visited and some backpack destinations for beginners