Blue Ice Stache 90l Pack Review

Blue Ice Stache 90l Pack Review:

Blue Ice Stache 90l Pack Review: Due to catastrophic delamination , I had to retire my expedition pack. I didn’t want to spend $500+ on a pack so I settled on the Blue Ice Stache 90l pack. Its price point was acceptable and its weight to size ratio was intriguing.

Here’s my Blue Ice Stache 90l Pack Review. It’s an ultra light 90l pack that compresses down to a reasonable daypack. This is nice for trip where you may do a big gear haul to a basecamp and ski or climb from there.

If you are looking for a robust internal frame pack with lots of pockets and features, this is not the pack for you. It is about as minimal as a pack can get. I found I had to pack my load carefully in order to not feel protrusions through the internal frame. However that was achievable and I felt the pack carried a load quite well. The padding on the shoulder and hip belt is minimal, but sufficient.

The sternum strap stayed in place and as did the shoulder and hip belt straps. The two drawstring closures on the top of the pack helped with its adjustability for variously sized loads. I preferred to remove the top lid pouch and use it for storing small items such as sunblock and toiletries.

If you’re considering using this pack as a ski pack, the down side is that it doesn’t have dedicated avalanche safety gear storage or access; thus it requires diligent packing to maintain access to those tools.

My final thoughts for the Blue Ice Stache 90l Pack Review are that it is a nice pack, albeit on the ultra-lightweight category. I question its durability. The fabric is thin and the construction is minimal. The quality of the construction is good; however in my opinion, this pack would get pretty beat up if it were getting brushed up against rocks on an alpine route, or having skis mounted on it for extended periods of time. This is a pack for someone who is looking to go as light as possible and doesn’t care about having to replace the pack in the near future. If you’re look for a pack that will last you for ten years of trips, I’d go with a different pack.

Here is a look at the gear I use for these trips.

If you’re looking for skis this trip, check out WNDR Alpine.  This code will get you 20% off FF20-CONORH

Folkrm poles will give you 20% off with this code ARCTOS20

Raide Packs will give you $50 a pack with this code arctos-50-off

Norrona will give you 5% off with this code PROCONORH

If you’re interested in joining a trip, or would like to know more about what we offer, send us an email or check out our Basecamp Trips

Weather and snow reportsWeather and snow reports