Mountainsmith Auspex Backpack

Mountainsmith Auspex Backpack - 3850 cu in

The Mountainsmith Auspex Backpack is a large pack for alpine users who demand lightweight construction without sacrificing comfort or features. The Auspex is part of Mountainsmith's Mountainlight series—a unique breed of packs that weighs two to three pounds less than most packs with comparable features, while giving up nothing in durability. Their Dimension Polyant fabric has greater tear strength and a higher resistance to abrasion, water, and UV degradation than 500 denier Cordura! Keeping you comfy and cool is a range of goodies, from a cooling spinal chimney design in the back padding to a custom-fit waistbelt with a woven, moisture-wicking stretch fabric against the body. Twin aluminum stays distribute the weight evenly. The Auspex is a water hog. It's equipped with a hydration reservoir pocket with a shingled tube port (so rain can't find it's way inside your pack) as well as two large mesh water bottle pockets. Dual daisy chains and a quick-store bungee help you attach anything you can think of to the Auspex. Ice axe loops and tool cuffs make this pack a rock star for winter alpine ascents.

$199.90

Training Tips

You can increase your maximum oxygen consumption by approximately 15% when you work out three times a week for at least 30 minutes at 70% of your maximum heart rate.

Low weight, high rep circuit training combines the best of both worlds: aerobic and anaerobic training. Keeping the rest time in between high repeats low excercises like bench press, leg presses, inclined sit-ups, and upright rows is the key to maximum benefits.

As a long distance runner, a gradual increase in distance each week will allow you to build a solid areobic base. Distance increase should be no more than 10% of the previous week's distance.

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Mountainsmith Auspex Backpack - 3850 cu in