Denver folk: Tilopa BC F-Stop pack?

[dipstik]

Hey Denver/Boulder people, any chance one of you owns a Tilopa BC pack I could take a quick look at? I am going to Svalbard in 1 month for a WME film shoot, and need a ski touring capable camera pack. I'm currently using the original Tilopa, but it doesn't have a ski carry system or a shovel pocket, so the BC version is looking like the ticket for me. But before I drop the $$, I'd love to take a quick look at one in person.

Much appreciated!

[supermodel159]

I've got one, but I am not close to Denver. Any questions, let me know.

[dipstik]

Cool, thanks. My biggest question is whether or not the ICU from the Standard/discontinued Tilopa will fit in the Tilopa BC? They seem to be pretty much the same, but I would like to find out before I order.

Also looking for a bit of perspective on what gear can fit into what size ICU's. For my trip I'll need a full camera kit for daily tours (1 body, 70-200, 17-35, 24-105, 1.4x) plus skins, water, food, layers, ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness, and other small accessories. So I'm thinking the standard ICU will take up too much room? Or can all the extra gear I listed be strapped to or carried inside the Tilopa BC?

[Vandeezy]

I don't have one but this review is the best and gives a good idea of the gear that will fit in the different ICU's:

http://dancarrphotography.com/blog/2...hoto-backpack/

[supermodel159]

Cool, thanks. My biggest question is whether or not the ICU from the Standard/discontinued Tilopa will fit in the Tilopa BC? They seem to be pretty much the same, but I would like to find out before I order.

Also looking for a bit of perspective on what gear can fit into what size ICU's. For my trip I'll need a full camera kit for daily tours (1 body, 70-200, 17-35, 24-105, 1.4x) plus skins, water, food, layers, ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness, and other small accessories. So I'm thinking the standard ICU will take up too much room? Or can all the extra gear I listed be strapped to or carried inside the Tilopa BC?

Your gear load will be no problem. Yes, the standard ICU takes up TONS of space. But, it is a big pack, with room for a lot of gear.

[dipstik]

Awesome, great stuff guys, thanks! That Dan Carr link sealed the deal for me. Now it's time to sell my extra Tilopa....