Mountain Equipment’s new Kaniq is designed for the tourer who wants to bring everything but the camp sink without committing to a heavy load. It sports a minimalist design featuring a roll-top entry to the voluminous main compartment and a separate Velcro-sealed avy compartment to help keep tools organized. Two pockets on the clamshell topper easily store a stash of sandwiches, bars and goggles. Side ski carries offer a range of adjustability options to accommodate multiple widths and lengths; a mesh helmet-carry stows easily in a front pocket that’s large enough to house smaller first-aid necessities; and front ice-tool carry options securely keep sharps from swinging around. 33 liters
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