Need a BC pack

Rachy

Rachy

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So I have a nifty marmot pack that is basically as small as small can get... great for day hikes.

I have a ton of traveling coming up though and I basically want the biggest pack I can get that will fit on a plane as a carryon when full.

I'm not looking for avalung or airbag, just pack.

Any recommendations? Ones that you have traveled with?
 
Dakine or osprey packs...I have used both...I like the packs with the spot for your water reservoir and the a-frame ski carry
 
13019593:PanduhButtah said:
Dakine or osprey packs...I have used both...I like the packs with the spot for your water reservoir and the a-frame ski carry
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Looking for specifics. It's tough to buy online and the local shops don't really have anything left.

Need one that maxes out carry on size and is light and functional.
 
13019614:division.bell said:
Are you actually looking for a backpack style bag, or would a duffel bag work as well?
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backpack.

For skiing, but needs to hold my speedflying gear as well (which is small) but Speed flying gear needs to go on plane and there is no sense in bringing 2 backpacks.

My two friends that fly couldn't offer recommendations as they just end up bringing extra bags.

I like to travel light and with as little as possible though, so I'm seeing if there are any recommendations out there.
 
13019632:Rachy said:
backpack.

For skiing, but needs to hold my speedflying gear as well (which is small) but Speed flying gear needs to go on plane and there is no sense in bringing 2 backpacks.

My two friends that fly couldn't offer recommendations as they just end up bringing extra bags.

I like to travel light and with as little as possible though, so I'm seeing if there are any recommendations out there.
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Understood.

I picked up the Mammut Nirvana Pro 35 for touring this winter as it offered more overall space and useful features than my old Dakine Pro 2. I have yet to fly with the Mammut pack, but it is smaller than a different Dakine pack that I also own and have flown several times with.

Ultimately, if you are just looking for a ski pack that can be used to transport your speedflying gear, you need to figure out your minimum capacity in liters or cubic inches and then find the best pack that suits your needs/budget/tastes. How much room does the gear take up/anything that you can directly compare the size against?
 
I appreciate the, "get the pack for your gear" bit, that's what TGR has to say too.

However, let's pretend gear size isn't an issue and that wanting something that makes a great carryon sized bag (guessing this maxes out at about 50L) and is super comfortable are the primary concerns.

(Reason being all my stuff is small/light anyway and I want to be able to fit pretty much everything else I'll need non skiing related in there as well. I'm a champion packer and did 55 days between switzerland and Russia with a ski bag, carryon suitcase and small backpack, but I'm working on switching to just a backpack and ski bag).

Make sense?
 
50L is the largest carry-on backpack that I have personally flown with. It is an older Lowe Alpine Contour Mountain 50, that was stuffed to capacity with clothing and camera gear and still able to fit the overhead storage bins.

If you are looking for a versatile backpack for snowsports, and/or general travel, just find the most feature packed 50L that fits your frame and budget. Well located compression straps will help keep the pack stable when you aren't carrying a ton, but having the extra space to cram more shit in is always a benefit for any pack.
 
Just a heads up that if you fly in Europe you may well be looking at more like a 40l pack as max carry on size. The issue wit trying to get a decent pack to use as arty on is the best packs often come with a frame to help surport the weight. We found unfortunately the frame often came just to big for a carry on size.

For it have to be a pack though? Could a small wheeled bag work. The north face make some great carry on bags. The rolling thunder small is a sick pack. Uses the same material as the base amp duffles but has super durable wheels and handle too. Use that and a small day pack and you will be set. Just a suggestion but may be worth looking into as you will for sure get more I a small wheeled bag then a carry on sized ruck sack.
 
osprey kode 33 or the arc'teryx Khamski 38

both are incredible well build and will handle anything you throw at them. they all have all the features you want in a back country pack. ski carry, wet/dry pockets, ice axe loops etc and can fit on a plane. I would not go any bigger then 38 just due to how pissy some airlines can be about the sizing. plus the arc'teryx is a big 38 more like a 40 something.
 
I often use a terminal bag when traveling (Salomon make a really nice one) which can fit so much gear in it plus i just have an empty backpack squashed inside it. That way you don't have to buy a backpack thats to big for skiing.

Otherwise I really like the Dakine Guide or Poacher for their size they don't feel to bulky.
 
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