The features on this pack left a little to be desired. The hip belt pockets are nice and large and can accommodate a smartphone, and that's about it when it comes to features. There are single compression straps on either side, but it's difficult to attach trekking poles securely with only one set of straps. There's an open pocket on the back, but it's not big enough to hold a helmet, and there's no closure for it, so it's best for stuffing a layer into and not something that can fall out easily. There is an ice axe attachment (which we almost lost, more on that in durability), and we did like the way the bag opened more on one side for easier access to the contents at the bottom.