Intended for both skiers and snowboarders, the PowderKeg 32 offers a lot of storage for a pack this size, and it lets you carry your skis or your board however you want.
The Perspektiv, part of Thule's new series of camera-specific bags, is lightweight, thoughtfully designed, and particularly well suited for any hiking endeavors.
If you're skinning up, hiking into, or riding down mountains with camera gear, the F-stop Loka should be regarded as an essential component of your kit.
An avy-airbag when you want it, a regular pack when you don't, the Removable Air System of the Mammut Pro R.A.S. 35 makes this pack a versatile, multi-season option.
The Columbia Bugaboo Ranger is an exceptional pack for resort, sidecountry, and quick-access backcountry skiing, and one tweak would make it absolutely perfect.
The Mystery Ranch Blackjack is an airbag pack where the pack itself doesn't feel like an afterthought. And that fact might be far more important than you think.
The Deuter Race Air Light hydration pack’s intelligent design, thoughtful features, and great fit are ideal for XC trail riders who demand exceptional performance from their gear.
The F-Stop Tilopa BC is a serious bag for serious photogs, and the functionality, comfort, and weatherproofing of the Tilopa BC make it an outstanding option for both photography and backcountry needs. BLISTER photographer Ryan Heffernan reports.
The Arva Rescuer 27 is a comfortable, well-organized, rescue-oriented pack designed for quick access to avy gear. The only downside? Access might be a little too quick....
The Osprey Kode 30 is one of the most comfortable, versatile, and organized backcountry ski backpacks on the market. Robin Abeles argues that, with a few tweaks, it could be perfect.
Airbag packs are a phenomenal piece of backcountry safety gear, but the problem's always been their substantial weight and price tag. BCA's Float 18 Airbag, however, reduces both. If you like to play beyond the ropes, you should certainly take a look.