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Looking around for a BC pack.. suggestions?

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RudyGarmisch
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Hey all,

I'm looking around for a good pack I can ski with this year. I've been looking at Dakine Heli Pro's and Heli Pro II's (pretty much the same). I've seen the poacher, and I dont want something that large, I just need like a day pack size one that hopefully has a camel-back thingy and a place to carry some skis and a small amount of gear. Anyone have any suggestions? Some good sites I might not have seen? Selling yours?


Jul 20 2006 10:49PM
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evan25
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i have a camelback sno bound and i love it

it can carry your skis

it has hydration

it has storage space
Jul 20 2006 11:25PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Yeah, but it has less space and is more expensive than the Dakine Heli Pro's I have found, $80 compared to $60. Whats its best feature?
Jul 20 2006 11:28PM
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evan25
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well i got mine for 50$ and it just fits really nice and it can easily hold a sweatshirt and lunch and a full resovoir. it also has plastic in the back with actually work as a slight back protector. the bladder is very insulated and im just very happy with it. o and you can put ur skis in two different carrying possitions, an A frame, or diagnoal
Jul 21 2006 12:29AM
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rugbydave
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I have a BCA stash pack I really like. Has a well insulated bladder and hose, diagonal carry for your skis and just enough place that I can fit in treckers, skins, probe and shovel and maybe some munchies. Best pack for sidecountry imo.

Jul 21 2006 12:42AM
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MrPantyDropper
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Dakine Heli Pro. I love mine.
Jul 21 2006 12:45AM
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RudyGarmisch
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Bump.
Jul 21 2006 4:36PM
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Poormansvault
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Heli Pro. Low profile, comfortably carries a lot of weight, etc.
Jul 21 2006 5:51PM
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Uncle_Remus
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burton ak paradice awsome pack
Jul 21 2006 5:56PM
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Geoff.
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grenade kasska backpack looks pretty sick
Jul 21 2006 6:46PM
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cobra_commander
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I would stay away frm the Heli-pro. it is a good a pack but if you want to carry any skis with a +100mm ski it is out of the question. I can barely get my seths on it with a full pack. But for a good pack I might look into some of the Black Diamond and North Face Packs packs. They cost more but are good. The BD Frenzy (1709 cu in.) and North Face Shuttle (1850 cu in.) are very good packs. For a bigger pack (2850 cu in.) Is the BCA Access. hope this helps you.
Jul 21 2006 6:52PM
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cobra_commander
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pretty poor pack for hikeing with though.
Jul 21 2006 6:56PM
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Geoff.
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^ probably i didnt read his whole post so i didnt know what he was looking for. but the grenade looks sick for school and just in the lodge
Jul 21 2006 8:06PM
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cobra_commander
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sorry thats the BCA ALP40.
Jul 21 2006 9:07PM
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tha_CF
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Dakine Mission?
Jul 21 2006 11:46PM
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iggyskier
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Dakine Poacher is the shit. 

Check out Wookey too.
Jul 21 2006 11:57PM
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.renegade.
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I like the Deuter packs, I think the 23 (?) is the best for skiing
Jul 28 2006 12:23AM
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RudyGarmisch
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Yeah, I am going to be hiking with Maden's strapped to it, so I really want them to be able to fit it. Heli Pro's cant? Hmmmm, any more ideas guys?
Jul 28 2006 2:25PM
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WONTON
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I am pretty sure the heli pros can carry madens....id say go for the pro or pro II
Jul 28 2006 2:36PM
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cobra_commander
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If you have nothing in the pack you might be able to carry madens on it but if the pack is full it is out of he qustion. I can barly get my seths on with the pack half full.  But that is for the conventional way of carying them with the diagonal carry if you cary them like a snowboard you might beable to pull it off but it would be kind of wierd. If I get a new pack I will sell you mine though. If any one has the BD Frenzy 28 I would like to buy it off them.
Jul 28 2006 5:03PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Well crap then... what was that Dakine pack that Pollard used to carry his skisin a big 'X' a few years ago?
Jul 29 2006 4:30AM
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titsLOL
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This pack is pretty sweet it's not as huge as it looks in the pic, usually the top cover thing is about touching the orange thing on the front. It can hold a ton of shit, but can also compress down to as small as any other backpack, and it has nice big comfy, weight-dispursing straps and hip belt and good insulation. Since it's a little bigger it holds skis SO much better and more solid than a smaller one. for half off right now I'd check it out.

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47941852&parent_category_rn=4501540&vcat=REI_SSHP_SKI_TOC
Jul 29 2006 5:34AM
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McGill-X
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Ortovix.com its the only way to go!
Jul 29 2006 11:40AM
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McGill-X
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sorry i mean ortovox.com
Jul 29 2006 11:40AM
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RudyGarmisch
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On the dakine site, the diagonal carry they put in their picture is something where the skis are put together and strapped onto the back diagonally, not a X like Pollard was doing. Anyone know? I really want something light and small that can carry my Maden's around...
Jul 29 2006 11:54PM
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