BACKPACKS
Spyder Groove
Spyder $120
The entire front of this pack from Spyder is a speaker, and it’s not a quiet, little speaker. There’s an exciter installed in the pack that converts an electrical signal from the amp into the speaker panel, creating waves of acoustic sound. Three triple-A batteries and an iPod and you’re ready to be the DJ you once were only in your dreams.
Dakine Heli Pro – 20L
Dakine $80
This do-it-all pack comes in two sizes: a 20-liter and a 16-liter version. We went with the bigger size to accommodate all our spare gloves, goggles and Red Bull. The diagonal ski carry lets you attach your skis securely to hike up the hill and the waterproof camera pocket means you’ll be able to capture all the action without worrying about your camera getting wet even in the deepest of conditions.
Ogio Flack Jacket
Ogio $125
Ogio brought a couple of these babies to our big-mountain ski test and the boys were stoked. The Flack Jacket is sleek and easy to use. With a diagonal ski carry and padded spine for added support, pockets for notes, pencils, radios and snacks, it let us run all over Solitude with everything we could possibly need.
Black Diamond Convert 32L
Black Diamond $110
Backcountry Access Stash Rider
Backcountry Access $90
Mountain Hardwear Huckster
Mountain Hardwear $100
Oakley Snow Pack
Oakley $85
Ogio Immix
Ogio $70
Osprey Switch 26
Osprey $130
Skullcandy Link Pack
Skull Candy $200
The North Face Patrol 35
The North Face $140
