Which Rucksack best for carrying skis

Any advice on the above? A rucksack to carry my skis, not to complicated to fix them, also the bag doesn`t need to be any larger than 20 Litre capacity and not to bulky.

It'd be a bit long and narrow :shock:

Dale - take a look at the various day and touring packs from Facewest (they have a good selection).

Probably something from Dakine's Heli range would suit you - I've just bought one of theirs and it seems well thought out and decent quality.

Admin wrote:Probably something from Dakine's Heli range would suit you

Just dont put it on your back before you get out of a heli :shock:

Hi Admin, just got the Heli Pro DLX from snow and rock 25% off £59.00 its got everything I need.
Cheers
Dale

I will not give you a brand, but will tell you the many I have used!

I am here speaking of backpacks or rucksacs that you need to carry skis, boots food, etc,,for at least 2-3 hours and not to ski chalet!

The ones I love and use first have a "sleeve pocket" on the sides for you to slide ski tails into! Some have a closed system others have a open sleeve so that ski tails come out! I prefer the open system since it lowers skis on pack.

Look for straps near where ski bindings will rest! Large wide straps!

Look at a inner frame! A backbone which will give some support!

Look for Spreader system! What is this ! Visualize two skis on the sides of bag and then come to an apex ( see school geometry classes)! Like a tepee !

At top of rucksac ( not top of skis) you need a "spreader" an 20-30mm horizontal bar to keep skis apart, stable and tight! I made my own out of used carbon fiber ( my son works in aerospace industry )! You can use fiberglass, plastic, wood etc,,, Many great bags have built in systems!

Of course wide wide adjustable three way straps, at chest level and waist level and top!

If possible get an avalanche unit pocket, a probe sleeve, a shovel sleeve or anchor points.

Many do not have this,,so I sewed in a "reflective 3-4 " ribbon for those foggy, dark days !

regardless what model you get,,do not go cheap! It will last you a life time, give you much pleasure or grief !

Hope this helps you !

Pavel

Hope this helps you!

daleroberts wrote:Hi Admin, just got the Heli Pro DLX from snow and rock 25% off £59.00 its got everything I need.
Cheers
Dale

Nice one, good choice, we've both used Heli Pro's for years and they are pretty tough packs. :thumbup:

Thanks for all your input :D
Dale