Attaching an ice axe to your pack

July 2019

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Steps on how to attach an ice axe to your pack.
Ice axes are a vital piece of kit for snow expeditions, but wrongly attached, they can damage your pack or body. Here’s a safe technique to have you packing your pick like a pro.   Step one: Locate your loops. Most tramping packs have two small loops at the bottom rear corners. Set your pack […]

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