Y MountainLine 40 Daypack S/M w/Safeback

Question 1

Details

Answer

Volume: 40 L

Weight: 1955 g

Back length: 41 - 54 cm

Hip belt, length: 64 - 140 cm

Recommended pack weight, up to: 8 kg

External dimensions, packed (HxWxD): 62 x 32 x 26 cm

Fabric details: Nylon 66 with Dyneema® Ripstop, with PFAS free WR treatment: Avoiding harmful chemicals for water-repellent finishing. The product contains bluesign® APPROVED fabrics and trimmings; guarantees safe chemical management in production. For more information on materials and technologies, click the “technology” tab.

The pack itself is an advanced, lightweight and robust all-mountain pack designed with a special attention towards versatility and adaptability. In our research for this pack several experienced mountaineers told us that they didn't need another item in their already vast collection of daypacks. They wanted one pack that worked for all their mountain activities - all year round. So, we made Y MountainLine 40 Daypack! An item you can tailor to adapt any adventure in any condition. Customize it to a light, small and fast pack or a fully rigged avalanche pack with the SBX Technology. It may look simple on the outside, but appearances are deceiving. The clean exterior is the result of a meticulous design process aiming to save weight and reduce the number of stitches to a minimum to ensures the best possible waterproofing. Rolltop closure makes quick and easy to adapt the size of the pack to your needs. With the full back opening you will get free access and superb overview on your equipment. The top cover is multi-functional and has a large and spacious pocket. Detach it from the top and install it as an extra organizer inside the main compartment, or as a super convenient chest pocket attached to the harness. If you want an all-mountain pack that you can adapt to any trip, the Y MountainLine 40 Daypack is made just for you.

Top lid: Detachable lid, which also can be used as an extra inner pocket, or as a chest rig.

Carrying system: Snowshedding contact back construction brings the load close to the body and gives effective load transfer, Y silicon grip, makes the pack stay steady on your back. Dynamic harness, automatically adjusting to the user's shoulder shape.

Pack: Roll top allowing flexible volume, in addition full back panel entry to main compartment.

Pockets: Detachable hip belt pocket. Detachable lid, which also can be used as an extra inner pocket, or as a chest rig. Inner pocket for avalanche equipment.

Hip belt: Detachable hip belt with large equipment loops. Detachable hip belt pocket.

Additional functions: Safety whistle. Adjustable and detachable sternum strap. Grab handle. Aluminum buckles for extra durability. Glove friendly buckles and zipper pullers. Key hook. Two attachment points for ice axe and hiking poles. Two pieces ski straps are provided with the pack, ski can be fastened both diagonally and in A-frame. Large equipment loops on hip belt. Double compression straps. YKK zippers.

Question 2

Technologies

Answer

Safeback SBX

Safeback SBX is an active air supply system designed to keep avalanche and tree well victims breathing during burial. The system uses the air in the snowpack as the victim’s air supply, continuously pumping it up through an intake in the backpack and delivering it through hoses in the shoulder straps. The system is activated using a T-shaped handle on the shoulder strap and supplies breathable air for 90 minutes.

Snow is composed of two key ingredients: ice and air. But for avalanche victims, much of the air in the snowpack isn't available to breathe. Safeback SBX is designed to continuously retrieve fresh air from the snowpack surrounding the user's backpack, delivering it up to their breathing area. This supplies them with fresh air to inhale and pushes the CO2 they exhale away from their face.

ATTENTION! To ensure optimal function in a critical situation, please read the accompanying user manual carefully. To install the SBX unit correct on backpack, please follow our instructional video.

Question 3

Material

Dyneema®

Material

Answer

Dyneema®

Nylon 66 with Dyneema ripstop. Together with our partners Dong Jin and DSM Dyneema, we spent 2.5 years developing a perfectly balanced ripstop fabric. Made with a blend of carefully selected Nylon 66 and Black Dyneema yarns, with PFAS free water repellency. The Dyneema ripstop represents a perfect combination of low weight/cost and high tear-/tensile-/abrasion resistance.

Fabric is bluesign® APPROVED.

PFAS free DWR treatment: Avoiding harmful chemicals for water-repellent finishing.

Question 4

Materials and Certifications

Answer

PFAS-free

Bergans products with water-repellent functionality have no intentionally added PFAS in the surface treatment. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large group of chemicals that have traditionally been widely used in water-repellent DWR (Durable Water Repellent) treatments. The treatment causes water and dirt to bead up and roll off the surface rather than penetrate the fabric. PFAS break down very slowly in the environment and are therefore often referred to as “forever chemicals”. They can accumulate over time, both in the environment and in living organisms, and several PFAS compounds have been shown to pose a risk to human health and the environment. Since 2016, Bergans has been actively working to phase out PFAS-containing substances from our products and replace them with PFAS-free treatments. All membranes we use are already PFAS-free. The water-repellent performance of the outer fabric will gradually diminish with use. As a result, the outer fabric may absorb more moisture, which can reduce breathability and comfort – even though the garment remains waterproof. To maintain the garment’s performance over time, we recommend regular washing and re-impregnate when needed. Read more about how to wash and re-impregnate your garment here.