The 15 Best Ski Backpacks-1
Thule RoundTrip Boot Ski Backpack 60L
The Thule RoundTrip Boot Ski Backpack is among the largest high-quality outdoor backpacks on the market, yet it looks cool like the smaller ones. You'll hardly find a better looking big backpack around. It has enough room for your boots, your helmet, plenty of snacks and water, a first aid kit, reserve clothes, and anything else you'll want to have with you on your outdoor adventure. It has all the features a good ski backpack requires, including numerous pockets, straps, and adjusters.
However, the design of the backpack provides versatility, so you can think about using it even as a travel backpack. The ergonomic and stylish design, top-notch manufacturing of durable materials, and the affordable price should be enough to convince you of its worth.
Black Diamond Bullet 16 Ski Backpack
Whether you need a backpack for a full day of skiing and snowboarding or a full day at school, the Black Diamond Bullet 16 Ski Backpack has you covered. It is not a big backpack, yet it provides enough room to fit your essential skiing gear, even your helmet. At first sight, this backpack looks very small, as if it didn't deserve attention.
However, once you start using it, it won't stop surprising you. The internal mesh zippered pocket, the external zippered pockets, the removable webbing hip belt, the removable foam back panel, and the hydration hose port only add to the overall quality. It is made of durable waterproof materials and comes at a good price, making the perfect backpack for the frugal skier and snowboarder.
Thule Upslope 35L Ski Backpack
With storage space of 35 liters, the Thule Upslope Ski Backpack provides the best of both worlds. It is not as large as other big ski backpacks but provides more than enough storage for skiing gear, a first aid kit, water, snacks, a GPS device, and other equipment to make your day trip to the snowy wilderness as comfortable as it could be. It is also designed to be incredibly comfortable.
It is equipped with all the interior and exterior pockets you'll ever need, including a fleece-lined pocket for scratch-free carrying of your goggles and an avalanche compartment with a dedicated handle for a probe and shovel to keep the rest of the backpack free of snow.
This is not the least expensive option on this list, but there is no other reason to deter you from buying it. If your budget allows for the Thule Upslope 35L Ski Backpack, you'll get a lot of value your money.
Dakine Mission Ski Backpack
Dakine ski backpacks make yet another entry on this list. Experienced winter adventurers know that Dakine is a company that understands their needs. They listen to the skiers, put up products they would like, and deliver top-notch quality at very affordable prices.
The Dakine Mission Ski Backpack is a great companion for any skiing mission you want to take. It will store your gear and food and will keep them safe from snow and water with it water-resistant materials. It also has enough room for storing water for a full day on the slopes. You can even put your helmet in it, on top of everything else.
The Dakine Mission is not just a ski backpack, though. A backpack with such a practical and versatile design can be used anywhere and anytime, and using it for all different purposes can make its price a real bargain.
Osprey Packs Talon 22 Ski Backpack
The Osprey Packs Talon is a compact and effective ski backpack that comes with the versatility and volume of larger models. It is a backpack that your body will love, not only because of the ergonomically designed shoulders straps that hug your body, but also due to the adjustable torso length, the mesh-covered accordion foam back panel, and the external hydration system that allows for easy access to water without too much effort. The hip belt has pockets that allow you to access your snacks, GPS device, emergency whistle, or anything else you think of that can be stored there.
Even though you'll likely buy the Osprey Packs Talon 22 Ski Backpack for skiing, you can also use it for activities just as well. It is a good looking and versatile backpack that has you covered for a full day of hiking, cycling, and even road trips. You can't go wrong with it.
Burton Day Hiker Pro Ski Backpack
Don't let the name of this backpack fool you. The Burton Day Hiker Pro can serve you as a great ski backpack. In fact, it is so versatile that every outdoor enthusiast can use it for adventures in the wilderness, whether on the snowy slopes or wandering in warm meadows.
The capacity of 28 liters is enough to carry your snacks, gear, and even your helmet. The numerous straps allow for carrying skis or a snowboard. The plentiful pockets were not made particularly for winter activities, but they come in all shapes and sizes, so none of your gear will be left out.
This durable ski backpack is made of polyester and nylon. The manufacturer is so sure of its quality that they offer a lifetime warranty. That in itself should be enough to convince you to give it a chance.
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 32L Ski Backpack
The Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 32L Skiing Backpack is perfect for riding the powder down the mountain slopes. You'll hardly notice that you are wearing it at all. It features a form-fitting suspension system that allows the backpack to hug your body for a comfortable skiing trip.
The Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 32L Ski Backpack also features all the pockets needed for avalanche tools. It is compatible with an insulated hydration system and offers a diagonal and A-frame ski carrying options. This is the basic version of the backpack, but if you are ready to pay a bit more, you'll get an avalanche airbag as well.
This ski bag is sleek, comfortable, and well-built. There are other less expensive options, but with a price a bit over $100 and of such great quality, it is still an affordable model worth considering.
Select Sportbags Team Pack Ski Backpack
It doesn't come from a famous manufacturer, but customers are very happy with the quality provided by the Select Sportbags Team Pack Ski Backpack. Its affordable price makes it a great value for the money, and even though it is not as pretty as other ski backpacks on the market, it serves skiers very well.
It features wonderful side straps for attaching your ski boots, while the helmet has its own space in the mesh pocket on the back. It is built from materials that keep everything inside the backpack dry all day.
On first sight, it doesn't look like the backpack of your dreams. But, if you prefer a backpack that delivers over a backpack that looks stylish, you'll want to check this one out.