Specs | Product Details |
Specs | Product Details |
For those that want an airbag pack but are concerned about the functionality, robustness, and weight triangle. The Scott E1 is a great balance of the three. Its not the lightest pack out there but not having to mess with air canisters is a great plus. How many times do you realistically practice deploying your airbag if its a canister? With the E1 you can impress yourself and your friends. The biggest downside to the Scott packs is where the on off switch is located. It's not a deal breaker that it is inside the pack, but it does add an extra step to an already complicated endeavor. The pull tabs on the zippers could be made more robust as well. But these are easily replaced if they wear off.
Pros:
- E1 system is solid. Charges to green in ~20min. Really easy to re-pack after use. Being able to see it work + knowing my repack job is effective makes me more confident in the pack if/when I actually need it.
- Feels true to size @ 30L. I carry probe/shovel, lightweight puffy, shell, 1st aid kit, extra gloves, snacks, water bottle, headlamp, and goggles with no problem. Squeezing in my skins is doable, but a pretty tight fight.
- Fits great for a long torso (I am 6'0", with a 20" back measurement).
Cons:
- Shovel / probe pouch seems a bit short. I have a BD 320 probe and BCA B-1 shovel, and it can be tricky to get them in place without sticking out of the pouch.
- Waist strap is very minimalist - i.e. no padding - I thought this would be a problem, but turns out to not bother me at all.
- Accessing the on/off switch of the E1 is a bit of a pain since you have to reach inside the main pocket to the middle of the pack.
Pros:
- E1 system is solid. Charges to green in ~20min. Really easy to re-pack after use. Being able to see it work + knowing my repack job is effective makes me more confident in the pack if/when I actually need it.
- Feels true to size @ 30L. I carry probe/shovel, lightweight puffy, shell, 1st aid kit, extra gloves, snacks, water bottle, headlamp, and goggles with no problem. Squeezing in my skins is doable, but a pretty tight fight.
- Fits great for a long torso (I am 6'0", with a 20" back measurement).
Cons:
- Shovel / probe pouch seems a bit short. I have a BD 320 probe and BCA B-1 shovel, and it can be tricky to get them in place without sticking out of the pouch.
- Waist strap is very minimalist - i.e. no padding - I thought this would be a problem, but turns out to not bother me at all.
- Accessing the on/off switch of the E1 is a bit of a pain since you have to reach inside the main pocket to the middle of the pack.
For those that want an airbag pack but are concerned about the functionality, robustness, and weight triangle. The Scott E1 is a great balance of the three. Its not the lightest pack out there but not having to mess with air canisters is a great plus. How many times do you realistically practice deploying your airbag if its a canister? With the E1 you can impress yourself and your friends. The biggest downside to the Scott packs is where the on off switch is located. It's not a deal breaker that it is inside the pack, but it does add an extra step to an already complicated endeavor. The pull tabs on the zippers could be made more robust as well. But these are easily replaced if they wear off.
Pros:
- E1 system is solid. Charges to green in ~20min. Really easy to re-pack after use. Being able to see it work + knowing my repack job is effective makes me more confident in the pack if/when I actually need it.
- Feels true to size @ 30L. I carry probe/shovel, lightweight puffy, shell, 1st aid kit, extra gloves, snacks, water bottle, headlamp, and goggles with no problem. Squeezing in my skins is doable, but a pretty tight fight.
- Fits great for a long torso (I am 6'0", with a 20" back measurement).
Cons:
- Shovel / probe pouch seems a bit short. I have a BD 320 probe and BCA B-1 shovel, and it can be tricky to get them in place without sticking out of the pouch.
- Waist strap is very minimalist - i.e. no padding - I thought this would be a problem, but turns out to not bother me at all.
- Accessing the on/off switch of the E1 is a bit of a pain since you have to reach inside the main pocket to the middle of the pack.
Pros:
- E1 system is solid. Charges to green in ~20min. Really easy to re-pack after use. Being able to see it work + knowing my repack job is effective makes me more confident in the pack if/when I actually need it.
- Feels true to size @ 30L. I carry probe/shovel, lightweight puffy, shell, 1st aid kit, extra gloves, snacks, water bottle, headlamp, and goggles with no problem. Squeezing in my skins is doable, but a pretty tight fight.
- Fits great for a long torso (I am 6'0", with a 20" back measurement).
Cons:
- Shovel / probe pouch seems a bit short. I have a BD 320 probe and BCA B-1 shovel, and it can be tricky to get them in place without sticking out of the pouch.
- Waist strap is very minimalist - i.e. no padding - I thought this would be a problem, but turns out to not bother me at all.
- Accessing the on/off switch of the E1 is a bit of a pain since you have to reach inside the main pocket to the middle of the pack.