Backcountry Access – first to market with Outlast® Technology:
Improves on freezeproof hydration system
Boulder, CO. – February 8, 2007 –– Outlast Technologies, the pioneer in phase change technology and Backcountry Access (BCA), the pioneer in freezeproof hydration, have teamed up to introduce the first line of backpacks featuring Outlast® technology.
BCA, an Outlast® licensee, has taken freezeproof winter hydration to the next level by incorporating Outlast® temperature regulation technology into its Stash packs. “All BCA packs feature what we call a “superinsulated” sleeve, but insulation only slows down the freezing process,” explained BCA Vice President Bruce Edgerly. “By adding Outlast® technology to the Stash system, the sleeve can actually harness body heat to warm the water in the bite valve and hose which are typically the most vulnerable to freezing.”
HOW OUTLAST WORKS
Outlast technology is integrated into the specialized mesh lining of the underside of the shoulder strap. Hose and bite valve are stashed inside the shoulder strap, where body heat prevents freezing. The patented Outlast® phase change materials store heat as it’s produced and release it directly into the stash sleeve when the temperature in the sleeve decreases; your hose and bit valve retain heat longer.
PROVEN RESULTS - FIELD TESTING
BCA conducted extensive field testing in below freezing temperatures comparing Stash packs to traditional “winterized” hydration systems. With the BCA Stash pack containing Outlast® technology, the average hose water temperature was 42 degrees, whereas a traditional system averaged 28.3 degrees. “Because Outlast® technology works to balance temperature, it is extremely effective in the hydration system to keep water from freezing,” commented Pat Gruber, President and CEO of Outlast Technologies. “The opposite is also true – in warm weather, Outlast® phase change materials keep water colder, longer. This opens up a variety of possibilities in this industry.”
STASH PACK RANGE
BCA packs are designed specifically for the needs of skiers and snowboarders.
Stash - for resort and O.B. stashes
- 976 cu. in./16 liters
- 70 oz./2-liter reservoir
- Weight: 32 oz.
- Colors: Stealth black, olive green, burnt red, midnight blue
Other models include:
Stash Diva designed for women with shorter shoulder length
Stash Rider same Stash features but with simple, dedicated snowboard attachment system
Stash bc full-day backcountry
Stash bc Rider same Stash bc features but with super-secure, dedicated snowboard attachment system
Stash Valhalla multiglisse top-loader
Stash Alp 40/Alp 55 four-season mountaineering
ABOUT BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS, INC.
Backcountry Access, Inc. of Boulder, Colo. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of avalanche safety equipment and hydration systems for backcountry ski touring and snowboarding. BCA developed the world’s first digital beacon, first oval shovel shaft and integrated probe, and first freezeproof hydration system. To find out more or to locate a BCA dealer, call (303) 417-1345 or visit www.bcaccess.com.
ABOUT OUTLAST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Outlast Technologies, Inc., a privately held U.S. corporation, is the worldwide pioneer in developing phase-change materials and applications. As an innovative technology company, Outlast has launched temperature-regulating technology in apparel, footwear, bedding, packaging and labels, and accessories. Originally developed for NASA, Outlast® fibers, fabrics and coatings contain patented microencapsulated phase-change materials called ThermoculesTM, which store, absorb and release heat, providing increased comfort for consumers. For more information, please visit www.outlast.com.
Contacts: Annie Coghill - Amélie Company 303.832.2700
Heather Listoe - Outlast Technologies, Inc. 303.381.2106
Gina Pedrett - Backcountry Access 303.417.1345
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