 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi, I wondered whether anyone had a view on how big a pack they use during a day on the slope?
I have just purchased a 20 litre Dakine Heli Pro and despite having checked it out in a shop, when I subsequently bought it via t'internet and it was delivered I was quite suprised how big it feels. This might be due to how robust it is, and that it is designed to carry a board/skis and hence has pretty hefty straps/belt and back padding.
Previously I had a neat Ortovox Cross-rider back which i 'thought' was about 15L... by the time I'd filled it with spare fleece, video camera, Haribo star mix (essential!), and all other assorted essentials it felt a bit stuffed, so this time round I went bigger...on the basis I can always use the compression straps to reduce the 'volume' on my back.
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Richie_S, I like the Heli Pro but found it too small for all my stuff  . Mine's a 28 litre & allows me to spread the contents & the compression straps then flatten the pack. I'm probably not using more that 20 litres of volume but it does give a low profile for lift use etc.
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Richie_S,
I think that is a great pack, well thought out and just about the right size-wise.
I take some junk in my 20 ltr Ortovox pack but it is good for my days trips in which I'll take a small rope and harness, vids etc if need be. I, too, do not want a full pack unless necc' and it packs done well very easily.
Skis load pretty easily and quickly as well ...a less full pack helps here as well... but I'd say the heli pro 20 ltr plus version, which a friend has is as good as anything in its class....
If you don't want it, I'll swap my crossrider for it..as long as it is black..... ha ha
The only thing I'd improve on these bags is ventilation but then those arrangemenst might push the pack even further off the back and make chairs, whilst worn, an issue.... and therefore making them a nuisance, IMV
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I wanted a pack I could use for both walking and skiing.
For me weight rather than size was the main issue, but it had to be able to carry skis, have back ventilation, hip pockets, be hydration bag compatable and fit like a proper rucksack (i.e. with the weight on the hips not the shoulders).
In the end I went for a 35L Osprey Atmos which looks really big even when empty, but weighs very little.
It's fine on lifts - but sometimes getting the safety bars down on older lifts gives the helmet a wack unless I'm careful.
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| ......The only thing I'd improve on these bags is ventilation but then those arrangemenst might push the pack even further off the back and make chairs, whilst worn, an issue.... and therefore making them a nuisance, IMV |
Mosha Marc has an Osprey pack & it has a very good ventilation system but it does sit off your back slightly. He has no problems on lifts though.
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Mosha Marc, ya beat me to it!
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Mosha Marc, and you forgot to mention that your pack has to carry the largest avi shovel ever to grace the Alps
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I forgot............."and it must fit a proper shovel"
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I've got a 15l Berghaus daypack, just about manage to fit everything in including metal shovel water bottle camera etc. But wouldn't want anything smaller.
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JT, it IS black, but not ready to swap just yet... 
snowbunny, I'm pretty sure the Ortovox i have is smaller than 20L but the Heli Pro is definately heavier due to the padding on the back...
Mosha Marc, 35L and i was raising a concern about 20L...!
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FAQ
My SO has a Heli Pro and it seems smaller and heavier 
but it sure shifts some snow..unlike some of the really useless spacesavers out there.... I'd rather people carried an Ortovox pro with the plastic blade as at least it is a reasonable size..unlike the metal spoons some carry... 
