Taka 22

really nice pack. super comfortable
the strap access pouches are perfect for phone and hydration
the clip looks like it could be a little bit of a liability if you fell going forward as it’s a pointy piece of metal. The waist belt is unfortunately sized without much extra strap material. Anything above a 32 inch waist and any clothing and you won’t be able to close the buckle.
climbs and skis nicely
packs well

The pack is pretty much as described with one major flaw. The waist strap is just long enough for a person of average size without too many layers. I'm a little larger than average and it just about closes, but it will be non-functional when fully dressed for the cold. Super bummed about this since I've never seen anything like this with any kind of pack (and I have owned too many to count).

I bought this to replace my 32 S Ortovox backpack because it was still too long for my torso. Of course I decide to test out the Taka 22 on the ski day I end up packing the most stuff. Full boot crampons (ski crampons not in yet), sandwich, snacks, water, layers, first air, emergency warm layers, avalanche gear. It all fit!!! So comfy to carry, ski carry works while holding helmet, and the inside zipper is so clutch. Love this bag. I want 3. And was comfy to carry on my super short torso without bonking anything.

Great pack but after a half dozen uses (skimo training/backcountry) there are a few tweaks for v2.0 that'll make it a better pack. Pros: Materials, form, function, initial durability are good. 22l Volume is perfect for avy tool set, shell and puffy, water bladder and snacks. The separate top compartment is great for small items/snacks/glasses. Back panel is comfy and doesn't get hot - great stuff! Front of pack will hold iphone and a 500ml flask (not fill to rim but almost). Great size - large enough to bring what you need. Challenges: Crampon/sneak pocket on side (similar to race packs) is a vertical internally arranged pocket (not a horizontal one with false floor) and can barely fit a pair of race skins. Not sure how crampons would fit. There is no top to the pocket either so it's like a vertical partition. Once you take something out and have a full pack, it'll take some stuffing to get it back in. Skimo packs have figured this out, different design doesn't work in this case. Second, the hydration pocket is attached to front part of pack (as you open the main compartment), not against the rear part. So the weight is outwards, the sleeve zipper zips to the opposite side of pack than hydration port, so you have a bladder by your avy tools, with a hose right in your way and traversing from the front to the rear when you unzip pack, and there's only one exit port (left sleeve, not right side like most). It's very limiting, can get in the way when you open your pack. I assume BI did this so the bladder wouldn't interfere with the back panel zipper but it's not a good tradeoff. Back zipper is so limiting in it's opening that it's not the most useful anyway. After using many skimo speed packs, this pack is a welcome relief in terms of comfort (just enough padding), structure, size and just enough features to make it awesome. Just wish the above issues could be resolved- it'd be the best pack on the market for light and fast missions otherwise.

Hi, can you please post a few more photos showing some of the features and inside of the pack.

Would be nice to see the avy tools pocket and speed crampon pocket (and inside in general) since these are mentioned in the description but not shown.

Can the helmet and ski carry be used at the same time?

Overall seems interesting but more detail would be nice!