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New for spring 2006, the Mountainsmith Fusion 35 Alpine pack may be perfect for an all-day, off-piste ski or hut-to-hut trip. It is absolutely loaded with features intended to make carrying snow sport gear easier. Its 2014 cubic inch volume and exceptional durability make it suited for extended trips where a typical hydration pack will leave you short. After four months of testing, I have really gotten to know the performance qualities of this pack. Are they enough to substantiate the 54.1-ounce weight?

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  • Introduction
  • What's Good
  • What's Not So Good
  • Specifications: Manufactuer, Year/Model, Style, Volume, Weight, Fabrics, Features, Volume to Weight Ratio, Load Carrying Capacity, Carry Load to Pack Weight Ratio, MSRP
  • Performance
  • What's Unique
  • Recommendations for Improvement

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