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Good Backcountry pack

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skiP.E.I.
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Hey, I'm looking for a good, relatively cheap backpack that will hold skis, shovel, water, food, some camera equipment and all necessary backcountry items, and boots sometimes too. Any suggestions?
Oct 31 2007 9:06PM
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Valind
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oakley snow pack
Oct 31 2007 10:01PM
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cobra_commander
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I have always liked BD ones. the covert is pretty good, as was the frenzy before that.
Oct 31 2007 10:04PM
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=nick=
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dakine heli pro/pack all the way. vertex are also nice.
Oct 31 2007 10:04PM
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skiizy
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Line transit pack
Oct 31 2007 10:05PM
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cobra_commander
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the dakine heli packs have a hard time  holding fat skis, especially if they are full, you can do it but it is a hassl. look for something that can do X, A or flat up the back carry.
Oct 31 2007 10:08PM
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invader7
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Oct 31 2007 10:36PM
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ShadyHillGroup
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i fit hellbents in mine fine, but yes it was a little harder to get them in there, the one problem i have with the ones that make an A or go flat up with the back is your tails hit your heels alot, but thats just preference

what kind of camera equiptment are you carrying, a small point and shoot a dlsr, 3 chip? if its a bigger camer get the dakine sequence or the other one, i was dumb and figured i would ride with 2 backs....what a dumb move im going to throw down and get an expensive pack that can carry all of my shit
Oct 31 2007 10:57PM
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fillup
Posts: 4904 - Karma: 568
i have the sequence and its super duper! lol
but yeah it is kinda heft with the camera block in there but it has all the featurs you want
Oct 31 2007 11:06PM
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Upgrayedd
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Agreed - The pack is dope but I have a hard time strapping my Prophet 130s onto it.  The loop at the bottom is fine but the top strap is just slightly too short - it works but it is a struggle, especially with cold hands.  I am thinking of trying to replace it - just a fraction of an inch more would fix the problem.
Oct 31 2007 11:26PM
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Sir_SkrillALot
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I wanna see an answer.  Those BD backpacks are expensive though, and do the line transits carry skis?
Nov 1 2007 12:40AM
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Rippy087
Posts: 666 - Karma: 12
yea the cover 22L is $100  shipped direct from BD but it's a sick pack, i'm gonna pick one up when i get some more cash
Nov 1 2007 1:48AM
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LC.
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Dakine. Look at the site and choose your size accordingly.
Nov 1 2007 7:29AM
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edd1e
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dakine heli/heli pro or deuter razor 23. (built in back brace).
Nov 1 2007 8:10AM
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skiP.E.I.
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yeah, not a whole lot of camera stuff, a point and shoot for sure, and probably a SLR Film or digital too, but not too many extra lenses or anything.
Nov 1 2007 8:35AM
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skiP.E.I.
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thanks for all the advice, Dakine heli or sequence is looking good, as well as BD. I'll have to check those out. Does anyone have anything to say about The North Face? I know they are kind of expensive though...
Nov 1 2007 8:38AM
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SkierX
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I've had a Dakine Heli Pack for about a year now. Opt for the larger size they are making now. Mine is awesome, but doesn't have much space inside, but it's a real solid daypack for hiking.
Nov 1 2007 8:39AM
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DaLiNeRiDEr21
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any model by dakina for example heli pro
Nov 1 2007 9:45AM
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jfoley019
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I have had a Heli Pro pack for the last 5 years and it has been through a lot. I think I paid around 80 on sale at EMS. Check them out they are constructed great, and they seems to work with most skis.
Nov 1 2007 10:26AM
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nigel12
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i have the mountain equipment co-op jetpack i like straps coulb be thicker  its little bit of a smaller bag cost be 70 bucks cad i was detween that one and the BD  which my friend has he loves it both good bags
Nov 1 2007 11:52AM
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Valind
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The Oakley one is only $85 bucks, cheap.  Plus it will carry your skis, you can put a water bladder into it.  Tons of room inside.  Nice support straps.  WIll carry shovel even a walkie
Nov 1 2007 11:56AM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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dakine heli pro. not too bulky, hydration compatible, holds shovel, alota pockets & carries your skis (diagonally).  it's true what someone said up there, you might need an x ski carry pack in case your gonna be using fat skis.
Nov 1 2007 12:28PM
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DaLiNeRiDEr21
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here pick and choose bro http://www.dakine.com/ski/packs/snow/
Nov 1 2007 1:10PM
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DUBIE
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DAKINE is the way to go
Nov 1 2007 1:13PM
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Rippy087
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OGIO are also really good, special straps for holding your skis on your back but they run around 100 too
Nov 1 2007 10:45PM
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Avifarer
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Nov 1 2007 11:00PM
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ShreddingthaGnar
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No one has mentioned the Camelbak Hellion pack, its redesigned for this season and it is just about the best, most functional pack I've ever bought. It has more features than a heli-pro, the same or more than the pro-2 and it comes with a bladder.
Nov 1 2007 11:05PM
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chazz.
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i usually just carry my skis in my pockets
Nov 1 2007 11:06PM
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biG_EaSt
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any dakine

Nov 1 2007 11:37PM
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ECFS-Attitash
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IMHO.

dakine sucks.  the durability is poop, and I'm not even hard on gear.
Nov 1 2007 11:42PM
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Vicious
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I have one of these, lightly used, if you are interested.  I'd keep the avalung hose, so you'd have to order a fresh one.
Nov 2 2007 12:10AM
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skiP.E.I.
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I love th ogio skate bags, i didn't know taht made stuff for skiing too, they are pretty expensive though.
Nov 2 2007 10:38AM
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skiP.E.I.
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I ahve a camelbak hydrapak for biking, and it's great relly good durablity, but how much does the hellion cost?
Nov 2 2007 10:39AM
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skiP.E.I.
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thanks, man
Nov 2 2007 10:41AM
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