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Press Release
Contact: Joachim Stark, [email protected], +49(0)1577.8300087
20 Years Backcountry Access | 1994 – 2014
Winter sports backpacks: Stash
Transport equipment comfortably and well packed
For the 2014/2015 winter season, the deep snow sports specialists Backcountry Access have
completely redesigned their range of backpacks, making them more robust and functional. Even fat
freeride skis, snowboards and ice picks can be transported easily with the attachments provided.
The Stash Packs have an insulated hydration sleeve and a separate compartment for shovels,
probes and other tools. The BCA Stash packs come in three sizes with volumes of 20, 30 or 40 litres.
The Stash winter sports backpacks are designed for use both off and on the piste. The Stash 20 is the
smallest Stash pack and boasts a convenient and practical 20-litre volume, a diagonal ski attachment, ice
pick holder and a snowboard attachment. The benefits of the Stash 20 are its compact dimensions and low
weight of just 820 grams, as well as the fact that it does not restrict freedom of movement. It is therefore
ideal for both piste skiing and freeriding.
Backcountry skiers often need a bit more storage space. The Stash 30 and 40 can also hold extensive alpine
and bivouac equipment and have a side attachment for skis as well as two ice pick holders. In addition, they
also have a separate, large front compartment for avalanche safety equipment. Waist straps incorporating a
zippered small pouch provide comfort, a secure fit and better power transfer. The main compartment can be
accessed comfortably and flexibly by pulling down the wide, rugged zip fastening that goes almost the whole
way around the pack.
All Stash bags have a padded goggle pocket, several sturdy, stitched attachment loops and are made from
robust, water-repellent Ripstop polyamide fabric that can withstand even heavy slams.
Details:
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Stash 40 : For professionals and mountaineers carrying bulky equipment. Volume: 40 liters; Weight:
1410 grams; Color: black
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Stash 30 : The most versatile Stash backpack. Volume: 40 Liter; Weight: 1410 grams; Color: black
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Stash 20 : Slim, lightweight backpack for freeriding sports. Volume: 20 Liter; Weight: 820 grams;
Color: black, blue
Images: http://www.joachimstark.de/bca/BCA_F14_Stash.zip
Backcountry Access (BCA) was founded in 1994 by Bruce (“Bruno”) McGowan and Bruce (“Edge”) Edgerly.
The headquarters are in Boulder and Valmont, Colorado, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. As with many
other innovative and product-driven companies, BCA had modest roots, beginning as a classic garage
workshop. The primary objective at BCA is to save lives. This is the reason BCA develops its products. In the
meantime, BCA is one of the market leaders in safety equipment and accessories for the backcountry. BCA
has been under the umbrella of K2 Sports since 2013 and the existing portfolio has expanded to include
safety-related products for winter sports enthusiasts. BCA is distributed in Europe by K2 Sports, based in
Penzberg (south of Munich). WWW.BACKCOUNTRYACCESS.COM