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Skiing with a Backpack??

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jimmy_buckle
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So I'm going to Japan this season for a few weeks /claim......

and I'm wondering if I should get a backpack to ride with. Now I normally don't ride with a backpack in Aus cause there's no need really with my car at the base and in Japan our accomodation is within like a 5 minute shuttle ride if I absolutely forget something and need to go back.....is there something I'm missing when I see all these Japan edits with people with backpacks on?

Now as it's my first trip over I'm staying inbounds and although I think it would be sweet to have the k2 pilchuk or something like that with the shovel and probe I have no experience at all with that stuff so am thinking that there's no point getting it.

Now I have a Lowepro Sport 200 which has a compartment for my DSLR (it's a holiday I want to take photos) but was a bit apprehensive on the waterproofness of it.

Also what do people take in their backpacks? Lunch?

Thoughts?
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Dec 4 2014 6:59PM
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rozboon
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Couple of thoughts...

Most of the edits, they have a pack because they're skiing the BC/sidecountry so they need shovel/probe etc.

I've skied a fair bit in Japan and never worn a pack unless we were going hiking.

Don't worry about it. It's not even worth it for the lunch/drinks you could carry because on-mountain stuff in Japan tends to be awesome and not insanely expensive.
Dec 4 2014 7:39PM
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PenisButter
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Backpack for all of your must haves like alcohol and weird asian food. Also I feel like a badass slashin pow with a backpack on.
Dec 4 2014 8:36PM
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jimmy_buckle
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rozboonCouple of thoughts...

Most of the edits, they have a pack because they're skiing the BC/sidecountry so they need shovel/probe etc.

I've skied a fair bit in Japan and never worn a pack unless we were going hiking.

Don't worry about it. It's not even worth it for the lunch/drinks you could carry because on-mountain stuff in Japan tends to be awesome and not insanely expensive.


Thanks man.

That's what I was sorta thinking. And ski pants and jackets have that many pockets I normally can fit everything I need in them anyway.
Dec 4 2014 11:20PM
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profa_212
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I wear a pack when it is a pow day and I don't want to go to my car. Or if I am on a trip and I dont/can't to go to my car.

Keep my lunch(power bars), extra gloves, handwarmers, etc.. Just whatever I need to not need to leave, and be prepared for changing temps.
Dec 4 2014 11:58PM
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Banane.
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Well never been to Japan, but when I was in Revelstoke I always had my backpack. I always bring, extra glove, lenses, face tube, camel back, and some food.Oh and beer... Plus I always have my shovel and my probe.
And if you have a small one you won't even need to take it of to get on the lift, and if you're really tired to carry it, you can drop it at the base of the lift and get it back at the end of the day
Dec 5 2014 4:20PM
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27sloan
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Backpack holds the crucial stuff like another layer, shovel, and the munchies. skied with my Dakine heli pro all year last year, makes no difference. Definitely recommend taking a pack.
Dec 5 2014 7:57PM
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Dig.
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You need a backpack for shovel and probe. Just imagine you need your avy gear and didn't carry it because you don't like skiing with a backpack... not good.
Dec 7 2014 7:11AM
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Steezy_Peazy
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I occasionally ski with a backpack inbounds, and I use it to carry water and layers/ extra gear, and food. I hate leaving stuff in the lodge, and if my car is parked far away or I didn't have it (when I was younger I'd get dropped at the mountain), I'd take a small backpack.
Dec 7 2014 1:32PM
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Steezy_Peazy
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It's about your personal comfort and wether or not you want to cary stuff with you.
Dec 7 2014 1:33PM
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jimmy_buckle
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DiggaYou need a backpack for shovel and probe. Just imagine you need your avy gear and didn't carry it because you don't like skiing with a backpack... not good.


Yeah I agree with that but I don't have avy gear and am staying inbounds (I intend to in the future get rad in the backcountry) so I'm not sure what I will go with
Dec 14 2014 1:37AM
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