Rab's Khroma 38L ski pack cinches down nicely for smaller ski touring days.Photo: Lily Ritter Fit is adjustable via various straps, load lifters, and an adjustable and very padded waist belt.

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Rab nails the balance between minimalism, affordability, and useful features with their Khroma 38L, but there’s some room for improvement!

It’s not a dealbreaker, but I was left scratching my head as to why Rab didn’t include a second ice axe carry loop. I know most folks don’t frequently ski with two ice axes, but for commonly ...