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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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When skiing you probably won't notice the "venting" but if you fall you will notice not getting stabbed in the kidneys by your water bottle/camera/shovel/lucky teddy or whatever!
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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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Can't see why it would be too much of a hinderance for skiing. I suppose that it makes the overall dimensions of the bag bigger and thus it will protrude further off your back, so compared to other packs of the same volume it might be harder to keep on when using chairlifts or it might catch on branches easier when tree skiing.
My old dakine pack was alright for skiing but had no ventilation system to speak of and thus made it useless for summer hiking and mtb. Newer Deuter pack that I got doesnt have the mesh system but has a ventilation system that leaves a channel up your spine for air to flow through, this makes a huge difference and I can use it comfortably for both summer and winter use. Can't actually recommend Deuter highly enough for build quality and comfort, have put the pack through hell and it still looks brand new.
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Doesn't look like it has ski carry straps. You might not care about that, of course. If you wear lofty insulation (down or synthetic), you may find that the back panel compresses it and leaves the squashed part exposed to the air (unlike a normal bag). Probably only matters if you're only doing lift-served stuff, but in that case do you really need a super breathable rucksack? Do you actually get a sweaty back when skiing? I wonder if the gap will fill up with snow if you wipe out in the soft stuff.
I'd have said this sort of bag is only really useful for summer hiking or cycling, but the fact it has an iceaxe loop suggests the manufacturers disagree with me, so what do I know 
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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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I have one of these type backpacks and I don't really notice the difference to be honest other than it is more comfortable!
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THanks folks.
I'm only looking for a pack for the odd day out on the slopes. I was trying packs for comfort first and this is easily the best but I just wondered if the gap was a hindrance in your honest opinions.
I'm not going touring so I don't see the ski carry straps as a problem.
It looks like a buy.
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glasgowcyclops, looks quite big if you just need it for the odd day...
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I'd say not. Have a similar Vaude pack that's fine for commuter cycling but no good for mountain biking - hit a bump and the pack bounces up and hits the top of your helmet.
No benefit of the ventilation when it's cold - you're better off with one that sits snugly against your back. A padded back will stop any of the contents digging into you.
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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/evoc-freeride-trail-20-litre-protector-rucksack/
it has a removable back protector plate which can also just be worn as a back protector on its own - probs not enough for if you are into upsidedown skiing / silly jumps but good enough for most things. also a fluffy pocket to store sun glasses / lenses. very comfy. great for mtb but no ski straps sadly. also a bit on the steep side.
coi - have buggered my back several times so am a smidge protective about it
rob
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