 Poster: A snowHead
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Hey guys, I want to buy a backpack for skiing, i want it to be not too big(20-26L) but include: a ski carry (A or diagonal), and helmet carry, and as much water resistance.
I did my research and basically came up with those brands: Osprey, BlackDiamond, Dakine.
Can you recommend me on a skii pack?
I have thought about Osprey Kamber 22 or Kode 22.
I have read that the Osprey Kamber series is basically the same as the Osprey Kode, but newer. What do you think is better, and which of them should i buy, or maybe should I buy another pack?
Thanls in advance!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@beny992, Welcome to SnowHeads 
The critical thing with any backpack is the fit, particularly if you are going to carrying skis. Unless the pack is secure on your back, every step will cause the skis and pack to swing. A frame carry is generally more stable, so if you intend to carry skis for long periods, I would make that your priority.
Osprey, BD and Dakine all make good packs, so you won't go far wrong with any of them, but you really need to try them on, as some of them like the Kamber come in 2 sizes.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Take a look at Ortovox too. Amazing packs of all sizes, and find them to be more robust than Dakine personally
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Thanks you very much. What do you think in general on Black Diamond brand and specific Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 25?
Thanks again
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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another vote for Ortovox
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Check out the range from Mammut too. The Nirvana and Ride for example is very robust and comfortable.
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Love my Ortovox too
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Osprey Kode works well for me, but it does have a lot of straps so would benefit from some surgery to reduce the flappy bits. The newer version looks a little more streamlined but otherwise the same. A frame carry is pretty stable, and the bag is comfortable. It is not the easiest to open/close though, because of all the straps.
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+1 for ortovox, well designed for skiing and the built in back protector is the deal clincher
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| Ian Kenvyn wrote: |
| +1 for ortovox, well designed for skiing and the built in back protector is the deal clincher |
They're not the only brand doing built in back protectors.
I like Ortovox bags as much as the next person, I think their Freerider bag is probably the most sensible design in terms of shape, pocket layout etc of any ski bag I've seen.
I have a Scott because I thought the Alpride airbag system was better than the ABS system, and again it has a very sensible design.
One thing for the OP to perhaps consider is whether this is the time to buy an Airbag system? If you're going to buy the bag anyway, it can work out cheaper in the long run to buy an airbag equipped one now, then remove the airbag if you're not using it; than to buy an expensive ski bag now and then buy an airbag pack later on. You'll be buying the fundamental backpack part, twice.
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