Pack Thread Part Deux: The small pack

[homerjay]

I'm in the market for a small pack, for resort accessed stuff. Must be able to carry shovel, probe, skins, first aid, xtra gloves, maybe a jacket, maybe some food, and a water bladder, and skis.

considering Life-link boundary.

I've always been wary of Dakine products, but my friend got a heli pack or heli-pro pack (can't remember which), and I really like the feel of it, and love the diagonal carry, and the construction looks like it will hold up longer than the Dakine gloves I shredded in half a season.

also considering dakine heli or heli pro.

looking at about 1,000 ci.

any other packs worth considering? Cheap = good. Expensive = bad. I also like simplicity.

I'd also possibly use it for fast and light dayhiking/trailrunning.

let's hear it!

[iskibc]

I've got the Heli-pro and love it. The diagonal ski carry makes up for any flaws this pack might have. I can fit my shovel, probe, 1st aid kit, extra clothing, camera, etc. with no problem. Very comfortable, and can hold a camelback bladder.

[grrrr]

I got the dakine vertex, and it's great-except I hooked a ski loop getting off the chair at the top of pali last season and tore out the bottom. Got it fixed okay though. I don't think anything else would have done any better, as it was trying to hold all my weight.

[Spamhelmet]

had dainese helipro for couple of seasons for snowboard (1 season for skis too..) before i gave it my mädchen. i had a bit problems while carrying skis (moved around,could compress enuff)
. some of my buddies have also had problems with the quality (blown seams and zippers.) its also quite short for a long backed wo/man.
then i got this for diiirrrt cheap.
arcteryx khamski




you actually can fill it up a bit more than that in the picture. then you get enuff gear to make a 3day summerhike or a 2day climb with it. and if you take off the plastic frame from the inside, its still very good to carry and you can shave 70% off from the size.
i weights nothing and is bombproof.

i dunno what the real price is for it. i got it for 150$ or something.

[Dr. Crash]

Originally posted by Spamhelmet
then i got this for diiirrrt cheap.
arcteryx khamski [...] i dunno what the real price is for it. i got it for 150$ or something.

Well, $150 is pretty expensive. The Khamski can be found for $139-$179 IIRC but I am not sure it fits the "not expensive" criteria though I've heard it's a great pack. A-frame only though, right?

drC

[CaddyDaddy77]

Second for the Heli-pro. Iskibc, gave all the low downs, really like that it lays flat on my back, when your only doing in-bounds or other minor trips it's perfect, light, comfortable, hold skis well, and well-designed. Had mine for three years, no complaints.

[homerjay]

Heli-pack is the one, I think...

the key here is SMALL. I have a 2400 ci. pack for full day tours.

[Foggy_Goggles]

I've got Heli Pro something that I think is a complete POS. If you want it let me know. It would definatly be cheap.

IMO, many packs are just to small to carry all the needed safety gear. If you or your buddies get hurt/in an avi 10mins from the lift, you really need all the same shit you would in you were back in deep. I tried the 2pack system and I just consider it a pain in the ass. If you just run one pack, you can just grab it an go without wondering what's in the other pack. The feeling of how heavy the pack is on your back is as much a part of fit as the amount of shit in the pack. My fully loaded Stash BC "feels" just as light as the POS Dakine with 1/2 and much in it.

[Platinum Pete]

Originally posted by Dr. Crash
Well, $150 is pretty expensive. The Khamski can be found for $139-$179 IIRC but I am not sure it fits the "not expensive" criteria though I've heard it's a great pack. A-frame only though, right?

drC

Last night I saw this pack, or a very simlar one, at the REI in Jantzen Beach, OR for $99 (reg. $159) on the snow sports close outs table. They had a few. You might be able to find one on REI-outlet.com or call the store. It's bigger than what you seek, but then there's what Foggy said.

[fez]

Homer,

I definitely think the lifelink boundary is the perfect resort light bc pack.

It is great for skiing bridger, it will barely fit all the stuff you named before, has a pocket for a water bladder, can carry a shovel handle in a sleeve on the outside with the blade inside.

its also cheap if you move fast.

Sierra trading post has them for $59



http://www.sierratradingpost.com/pro...?base_no=82483

[homerjay]

ordered- Life-Link boundary pack.

Thanks fez, I trust ya.

[fez]

Originally posted by homerjay

Thanks fez, I trust ya.

damn, now i really hope you like it as much as i do!



edit:

love the caddyshack quote homer!

[homerjay]

fez- uno mas question-

how big of a camelback reservoir does the boundary pack fit?

[fez]

I have a previous version of that guy in the 70 oz size and it fits just fine. I would expect a 100 would fit too, but thats like 6 and a quarter pounds of water.

the one problem i have is that my camelback has this insulated tube and bite valve cover and the slot out of the pack for a water tube is pretty small and tight.

Usually, im all for tight slots.

but this keeps my bitevalve from fitting through, so i just feed it out the top and around.

[cj001f]

Originally posted by homerjay
how big of a camelback reservoir does the boundary pack fit?

It'll fit a big one (I have like a 100oz or so that fits. Questions is more, how much other stuff do you want in the pack? There really isn't much room inside. Cool pack though.

[raddam]

Hey HJ

I have just started working with Indigo Packs here in Aspen.
They have a great design.

Check it out

http://www.indigoequipment.com/index.cfm

[FlowBee]

I have a LL Boundary. I am a bit vertically challenged (5'8") and the length of the pack took some time to adjust to.

Great Pack for resort based BC skiing, though.