Backcountry Ski Packs
A backcountry pack has to carry a shovel, probe, skins and extra layers without getting in the way on the way down. For day tours, many skiers look at something around 25 to 35 liters, with larger sizes for long or hut-based trips. A dedicated pocket keeps avalanche gear quick to reach rather than buried under your lunch. Diagonal or A-frame carry straps should work with gloves on. A hip belt keeps the load from swinging in turns, and a back panel zip saves digging through the top. Try loading the pack with your real kit before heading out, since an empty one tells you little about how it rides.
Backcountry Ski Packs to compare
- Osprey Sopris 25
- Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 15
- Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 25
- Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 32
- Dakine Mission Pro 25L
- Burton Sidehill 25L
- Dynafit DNA 16
- Jones Deeper 19L 2026
- Osprey Soelden 25
- Burton [ak] Dispatcher 25L
- Osprey Sopris 32
- Black Diamond Cirque 35
- Blue Ice Kume 32L
- Jones Further 25L
- Jones Higher 32L
- Osprey Soelden 45
- Black Diamond Helio 38
- Dakine Heli 12L
- Dakine Heli Pro 24L
- Db Snow Pro 32L
- BCA Stash 35
- Blue Ice Yagi 35L
- Dakine Heli Pro 18L
- Black Diamond Cirque 25
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