 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all, I'm in the market for a new ski rucksack this season and hoping for your recommendations.
I don't think exactly what I want exists, but if you know any products that meet most of my criteria please let me know.
Backpack requirements:
Air gap - an actually suspended gap not just ridged backing foam etc (not seen these on a ski pack, as I guess people generally want the weight as close to their back as possible)
Waterproof (I know this is unlikely given the air gap necessity), failing that a high D material
25-35L
ski (A-frame) and pole carry attachments
hydration system compatible
thanks!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I have one like this
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Berghaus-Freeflow-III-35-8-With-Ventelation-Back-System-Vgc-/152275086766?hash=item23744d6dae:g:UzQAAOSwLnBX902j
except it is red and is the version II rather than the III.
I am not sure if it specifically has a ski (A frame), but I can put my ski boots inside, strap my skis to the sides, and have a camelback (or generic made in China copy) water bottle slipped inside in specifically made area.
Reason I particularly like this when skiing, is due to the support for your back if you have a fall. I am not sure how strong the plastic is, but it probably would help protect your spine in the case of a crash into some rocks. Plenty of air gap at the back to reduce sweating. There is a secondary waterproof covering which can be whipped out of the bottem and covers the whole backpack. (like a kagool for your backpack)
You are welcome!
ps. I tend to strap the tips of my skis at the top together, otherwise the skis can be a bit unstable when being carried. This might be because of no A frame, or imperfect strapping at the top. This seems to make it much more stable when carrying my skies up a hill.
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Sun 16-10-16 18:15; edited 2 times in total
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thanks for the recommendations. unfortunately none of them tick quire enough boxes. anyone else?
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@2003cjh, I've got a really cool Ortovox Freeride sack excellent condition, black. Ticks all your boxes apart from suspended gap. I'd suggest you rethink this - you really don't want it flapping about when skiing. Think its 24L, would let go if price agreeable. Let me know if you want photos, used 2 days total I think!
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@2003cjh,
your problem, as you suggest, is that ski (and climbing) packs don't have air gaps because they prioritise stability over ventilation. If you must have the air gap then you probably need to look at fairly full-featured trekking packs. I'm not an expert on these - I tend to buy ski and climbing packs and live with the ventilation issues in the summer - but Osprey packs generally have enough strapping to give you A frame ski carry options. On waterproofing, true waterproof packs tend to have rather minimalist strapping (as all the attachment stitching is a potential leak point) - likely to be an issue for ski carry. You can off course get really good, light, roll-top dry bags for little money these days - just use those as liners.
Sorry - not all that helpful.
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