1500 - 1800 ci BC daypack

**Spark** · 09-26-2006, 10:30 PM

Any recommendations for a BC day pack between 1500-1800 ci / 24-30 L? Want it to hold hydration, skis, Avy gear, food, small first aid kit and some layers.

I've only been able to find either smaller or larger backpacks.

**dk_alaskan** · 09-26-2006, 10:33 PM

Check out the Heli-pro by dakine. http://dakine.com/base.cfm i have fit a 100 oz hydration pack in mine, it is light and relatively inexpensive. i have an arcteryx bora 40 for my bigger pack, but i prefer the dakine

**Spark** · 09-26-2006, 11:22 PM

I was looking at the Heli-Pro but the large is only 1200 ci / 20 L

**dk_alaskan** · 09-26-2006, 11:33 PM

go to arcteryx.com, check these out, looks like they fill your specs. i have been VERY impressed with all my arcteryx gear so far, i like my dakine for resort access, but mine are a bit older, so a bit more heavy, but they are VERY durable

http://arcteryx.com/product.aspx?Needle-45#, http://arcteryx.com/product.aspx?Nee...uct.aspx?RT45#

**dk_alaskan** · 09-26-2006, 11:34 PM

oh, have you checked out www.sierratradingpost.com yet for packs?

**pechelman** · 09-27-2006, 07:56 AM

also checkout the meije pack on backcountry
it says its not hydration compatible though
says itll shrink down to 1600ci from 2200.

comes with a poster and proceeds goto the coombs'

**mooseknuckle** · 09-27-2006, 07:57 AM

BCA Stash? Nice lower volume and profile. Bladder isn't my favorite, but it does the job.

**Meadow Skipper** · 09-27-2006, 08:09 AM

The Osprey Switch 26 is one of the best-designed ski packs I've seen. About 1600ci, great avy gear storage, insulated hydration sleeve, carries really well, skis carried either A-frame or diagonal, snowboard carry, etc. etc. I just got one and I've loaded it up and stomped around, and though I haven't skied with it yet, it looks like love.

**Spark** · 09-30-2006, 05:57 PM

I just wanted to say that I found the perfect pack for my needs...Lowe Alpine Snow Attack 20 + 5 Ski pack.....so 1200 c.i. with extra 300 c.i. if need be

**gforce** · 09-30-2006, 06:52 PM

Life Link Boundary pack. Similar in size to the DaKine heli pro but IMHO higher quality and simplier features.

**gravitylover** · 10-01-2006, 01:58 PM

http://deuterusa.com/Glide25.html

**hutash** · 10-01-2006, 02:05 PM

The camelbak snobound is 1800cu in. I find it too small, but is well designed and carries skis or board well. I often use the board straps to carry my shelf when it warms up.