This is one of the longest running packs built at Wave. Originally made to order for ski patrollers in Utah, it was a go-to ski pack to carry, well, dynamite. Yep, in the good ole days they use to just traverse over to the top of an aspect, light a fuse, and boom. Avalanche safety my friend. Patrollers covet this bag to this day. When we ask them, they say they like the simple, burly design; the thick, comfortable shoulder pads; and a no joke, cavernous main compartment.