Which backpack to buy?

[WYsteph]

I'm in need of a new backpack. I use to keep my shovel in my sled (let's here it guys) but I ordered a new cat seat for my M7 and now need to hide my shovel in a backpack.

The one I have now is a very small camelback pack that I love, but a shovel will not fit. My husband has a dakine heli pro. I am 5'4" and it is too big for me with length being the biggest issue. I am wanting to keep it small but also store my shovel. Pics are worth a thousand words.

Thanks,
Steph

 

[Snappy Sledder]

I'm in need of a new backpack. I use to keep my shovel in my sled (let's here it guys) but I ordered a new cat seat for my M7 and now need to hide my shovel in a backpack.

The one I have now is a very small camelback pack that I love, but a shovel will not fit. My husband has a dakine heli pro. I am 5'4" and it is too big for me with length being the biggest issue. I am wanting to keep it small but also store my shovel. Pics are worth a thousand words.

Thanks,
Steph

new bca abs pack

 

[whitefish]

Avy pack of some sort.

 

[Ex-Member]

new bca abs pack

Mmhmm. I'll be pickin one up before this year's over.

 

[Cyle]

The Heli pro is only 20L, I find it VERY hard to believe you can put all the needed survival gear in there. I have the Guide that is 49L and I nearly fill it. I would find a way to get ATLEAST a 20L. Or your taking a big risk on not having survival stuff when you might need it....

 

[Yamahamod]

I like my True North Adventures backpack. No blatter though if you like that sorta thing. Next will be a ABS bag of some sort.

Only picture I had of my wonderful backside.

 

[Sled Solutions]

HMK and Skinz both have very nice packs!

 

[boone]

I like my HMK. It holds most of me esentials while not being too bulky. It does have a hydration pack option and places for a shovel blade, handle and probe. Thay also come in pink if that's your thing.

http://www.hmksnowmobiling.com/web/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=190

Boone

 

[hilinerider]

for the money my fly backcountry kit has done me great service has everthing and tons of storage, lots of neat little velcro pockets built in

 

[wasatchrider]

I'm in need of a new backpack. I use to keep my shovel in my sled (let's here it guys) but I ordered a new cat seat for my M7 and now need to hide my shovel in a backpack.

The one I have now is a very small camelback pack that I love, but a shovel will not fit. My husband has a dakine heli pro. I am 5'4" and it is too big for me with length being the biggest issue. I am wanting to keep it small but also store my shovel. Pics are worth a thousand words.

Thanks,
Steph

to answer you question on a small pack that has hydration and holds a shovel this a the pack that i use it is actually a vest the ogio flack jackethttp://ogio.com/product.php?product=68
just enough storage for the basics extra gloves, goggles, radios, gps a few other things i use
its nice cuz you can access things in the front without taking off your pack
great if your not going with abs
abs are nice but pricey
a little backcountry experience, knowledge of snowpack and slope awareness go a long way to stay out of harms way if you cant afford abs or just not going to use them like myself

 

[adrenaline junkey]

I would hit some of the snow board shops and find something that is comfortable or if your liking the camel back stuff they make one that will accept a shovel and probe. I forget which model but idsledhead has one and it works great. that being said I would wait to see the new avalanche pack coming or go dakine for a ladies frame

 

[Prairie Dog]

I bought a Klim backpack....came with hydro pack as well. Nice and small and light. It was about $120.00CDN

 

[Prairie Dog]

Check out Klim. I bought their small one last year....came with hydro pack as well. Nice and small and light. It was about $120.00CDN

 

[corpeleven]

Ogio makes some great packs for really reasonable prices. Been using one for 3 years with no problems. Got an ABS Escape 30 for this season. Should have doen that a long time ago but better late than never.

 

[snowrodeo]

'nother vote for the ogio flak jacket. lots of pockets/storage, place for shovel-handle-probe, hydration, and it comes in a SMALL!

been using the vest for 3 years and it rocks!!!

 

[WYsteph]

Does the Klim pack have a storage area for a shovel and handle?

 

[snengineer]

My wife loves this pack, we've tried many brands and even though its 22L it feels nothing like it. Very light pack, feels light when full and keeps your back warm. She loves it!

http://www.snowbigdeal.com/servlet/the-104/Black-Diamond-Covert-Backpack/Detail

 

[mcfly13]

pack

my klim pack does
fits shovel in front pouch handle on the side

 

[snow addict]

I love my klim pack, I got mine for $80. It fits shovel in front and handle on the side.

 

[Wish]

I have to put in another vote for the Klim pack....it has great little storage compartments, and it does hold your shovel, it's small, light and easy to wear.