ALPINE SERIES OF BACKPACKS

Every design element in Mountainsmith's new flagship Alpine collection of packs has a specific purpose to enhance the outdoor experience, and there are lots of them: An advanced suspension system; clean-cut, uncluttered profiles; beefy construction without extra weight; a complete line-up of women’s-specific packs; and a strong color palette. It is the combination of design and technology partnered with retail value as a result of close relationships with their factories that differentiates Mountainsmith from the competition. This line of technically advanced packs typifies high performance for everything from a day of climbing, skiing or snowboarding to extended expeditions in far-away places. For 2006, the Alpine Series consists of five new men’s and four new women’s packs.

TREKLIGHT SERIES OF BACKPACKS

There are several things that every through-hiker or lightweight aficionado wants in a pack: comfort, light weight, and durability. Mountainsmith’s new Treklight packs deliver. The men’s AT 55 and PCT 45 and the women’s CDT 45 are designed specifically to meet the needs of this group of backpackers that refuse to sacrifice any of these features for one another. Mountainsmith’s advantage is their combination of features. Others have them, but not put together in such a complete package. These three packs will provide comfort from one end of the trail to the other. As any through-hiker knows, garbage cans along the trails are full of packs that did not perform. Mountainsmith will not be one of them.

MOUNTAINSMITH CARGO CASE STORAGE SYSTEM

Five custom sized cubes organize and facilitate easy access to belongings in all vehicle cargo box cases. The set contains one shaped cube for wind resistant-designed cargo carriers and four equal-sized cubes. Zippered access, fully weather-proof interiors, haul handles, contents label sleeves. MSRP: $70.00

MOUNTAINSMITH BIKE CUBE

Keeps bike tools, clothing, helmets and shoes organized. Tri-panel loading features zippered bike tool work station with fabric sleeves and daisy chain style elastic organizers, zippered and ventilated main storage compartment, and mesh helmet sleeve. Separate shoe sleeve. Mesh top for breathability. Hanging fleece sunglass holder. MSRP $40.00