Buying a pack

snowmosexual

snowmosexual

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I'm looking to buy a pack for this upcoming season. My crew and I are planning to do more backcountry exploration at our mountain. I have no experience when it comes to buying slope packs so any advice can help.
 
You want something small, that doesn't get in the way, that holds your skis easily and you can throw shovel/probe/beacon plus maybe your shell if you get hot while you're hiking. Don't overthink it, its just something to strap your skis to while you go for a hike
 
Its kinda counter intuitive, but You're gonna wanna be able to slings your skis diagonal.

A-frames blow.
 
13222810:DapperDup said:
Its kinda counter intuitive, but You're gonna wanna be able to slings your skis diagonal.

A-frames blow.
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How? I have been using A frame for years and it always looks easier than those awkward diagonal rigs.
 
I have a dakine heli pro that is pretty sick. It has both a frame and diagonal and I prefer a frame but it is mostly personal preference
 
13225598:Substitute said:
How? I have been using A frame for years and it always looks easier than those awkward diagonal rigs.
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Like I said, it's counter intuitive,

I didn't believe it until I tried it.

I find it keeps your center of gravity lower and is easier to rig. To each his own tho.
 
13228524:ghosthop said:
mystery ranch is no longer making ski packs, at least not a day pack for sidecounty use
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In that case: either get the blackjack and cinch it down, I know folks who do this. OR get yourself a nice mammut pack (Ride AIrbag, or nirvana series) OR get something that will do for a year (BCA/Dakine) and wait until next year when the new MR pack is available.
 
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