best ski backpack for the money
- blitzskier
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best ski backpack for the money
looking for a quality backpack that will let me mount the skis too, and carry the necessities.
you guys know where all the cool deals are, who has something of quality? milsurp, ?? i'm willing to go used to save cash !
you guys know where all the cool deals are, who has something of quality? milsurp, ?? i'm willing to go used to save cash !
- phoenix
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Re: best ski backpack for the money
GearTrade, Marketplace,Craigslist, Ebay?
Re: best ski backpack for the money
Used for sure, ski bags are pretty overbuilt and gear weenies get new ones every year thinking they need the latest tech that's completely unnecessary. Even just use whatever pack you have and look up how skimo peeps rig their skis with webbing/paracord/carabiner.
I use this pack, it's not a ski pack and it's over ten years old. The guide in the video shows how to rig your skis at the 3:10 minute mark
I use this pack, it's not a ski pack and it's over ten years old. The guide in the video shows how to rig your skis at the 3:10 minute mark
- blitzskier
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Re: best ski backpack for the money
thanks, i'll keep an eye out on ebay... i like the simple loop strap method and the caribener quick attachment.
- blitzskier
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Re: best ski backpack for the money
what is a good volume size for an 8hr ski tour? 30-35L?
- phoenix
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Re: best ski backpack for the money
There are variables, of course; when, where, pack design,gear choices,etc. 35L should easily carry all the usual stuff, with some room to spare. Last few years I've been touring with a 30L, and liking it.
- blitzskier
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Re: best ski backpack for the money
ok makes sense. thanks
Re: best ski backpack for the money
Peeps even touring in fast packs now
- randoskier
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Re: best ski backpack for the money, 49 bucks
I have this Swedish pack, I have both the 20L and 30L. I wear the 20L when I am pulling a pulk, carries my water and anything else I need handy. I have the 30L for day trips without pulk. It can A-frame the skis and has a pocket for Ava gear.. It is not wide so it stays very close to your back, no bulge behind you. Haglofs is high quality gear.
https://www.sierra.com/s~haglofs-elation/
https://www.sierra.com/s~haglofs-elation/