My Impressions:
Pros:
Very lightweight & comfortable to wear at 35 ounces empty.
Built in 70 ounce no freeze hydration system.
Rugged chest & belly strap is a key feature for our type of riding.
Weather resistant zipper system keeps your contents dry.
Straps are bullet proof and should last the lifetime of the pack.
Cons:
None yet.
Bottom Line:
When we go sledding, atving, biking, utving, I like to take my camera and a few essentials with me when bouncing around the exploring the Hiawatha Forest here in Northern Michigan. Bouncing is the key word and I do not like to carry my camera equipment in a bag that is attached to the vehicle I am riding. I have killed a few cameras that way and do not wish to go through that again.
The obvious choice for me is to use a sturdy back pack to carry my camera and other delicate items while on the trail. So the search is on for a back pack that can stand up to the rigors of hard trail riding, and BCA just happens to make back packs for the serious mountain back packer.
I was looking for a back pack that would carry a small amount of gear but do it in a safe manner, and the BCA Stash H2O Back Pack stuck out amongst the many that BCA makes, as being a perfect match, to meet my needs.
I need a back pack that is water resistant, and will keep my gear dry, as well as safe from the elements. After receiving my new back pack from BCA we immediately put it into service. Size wise it is just big enough for a regular sized camera and a few essentials, plus it has the capacity to carry water in it's internal pouch. The bag works great for carrying water, and it's system works flawlessly in cold conditions. I have yet to have it freeze up on me this winter.
One thing you will notice in the pictures above is how well the back pack rides on your back. The lower stomach and upper chest straps keep the bag from bouncing around while traveling. This bag is so light that I hardly notice that I have a back pack on while riding.
So words like comfortable fit, rugged construction, user friendly, water proof zippers, versatile, and value priced come into mind when I think about this back pack from BCA.
The bottom line is if you are looking for a back pack that you want to last for years, but not break the bank to purchase, then take a look at what BCA has to offer you. I am sure that they can provide you with the back pack that will meet your every needs.