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Winters out, Summer is on the mind. Have you ever wondered if your ski backpack can be used all year round?
Most ski backpacks snowsafe supply can be used for most summer sports, from Hiking, Walking, Climbing, Mountain Biking and more.
Heres snowsafe top 8 backpacks for summer use and what there ideal for:
Safety, Practicality and Innovation, This was the guidelines when developing the Terrawest Core 22 Backpack. Terrawest partnered up with Recco Advanced Rescue Technology & SAS-TEC.
Summer use: with 22 litres of volume this pack is ideal for hiking or climbing.
The removable back protector makes this pack also ideal for mountain biking. If you ride the alps during the summer then the intergrated Recco reflector will be picked up by mountain rescue teams in the case of an outdoor emergency.
The Ortovox Cross Rider 22 Backpack is efficient, has a practical design and places great emphasis on low weight (860g).
Summer use: Due to the low weight and slim silhouette, this pack is ideal for a day of walking or hiking.
The classic Ortovox Haute Route 32 pack comes with maximum wear comfort and efficiency.
Eight compartments have been integrated throughout the bag in order to store all your valuables and essentials.
Summer use: The 32 litres of usable volume and comfortability make the pack ideal for hiking trips, you could wear this when hiking Ben Nevis or the Cairngorms.
The Haute Route 30 s, 38 s and 40 are also ideal for long day hiking.
For safety in the outdoors combine this backpack with the TerraWest Core First Aid Lite.
The Ortovox Peak 45 is spacious and highly functional while maintaining a minimalist feel without sacrificing much in the feature set.
Summer use: The peak offers a high litreage of 45 litres which makes it ideal for any hiking tour, from one day hiking to a overnight camping hike, this pack offers enough volume to pack all your outdoor needs.
All of the Peak range is ideal for this.
The Ortovox Powder Rider 16 is a compact technical backpack, perfect for day to day use on or off-piste. This pack will allow you to carry your essentials and safety equipment while maintaining a slim silhouette.
Summer use: This powder rider is ideal for a full day of walking or cycling, the slim silhouette and hidden straps make it easy to carry.
This pack is also hydration system compatible which means you can stay hyrdated whilst walking or riding without stopping.
For extra storage you could combine this backpack with the Terrawest Saddle Pouch
The Dakine Poacher 14 is a very lightweight low profile pack which offers the ability to hold an impressive amount of gear.
Summer use: Like the Ortovox Powder rider, the Poacher also offers a very slim silhouette and is ideal for a days walking, cycling or for your daily commute to work.
The Ortovox Free Rider 16 is fantastic for those wanting something lightweight but hard-wearing that will carry all the necessary gear whilst ensuring total freedom of movement.
Summer use: This pack offers an intergrated backprotector which makes it ideal for those who love demanding downhill mountain bike trips.
Aswell as mountain biking you could also use this pack for day-to-day use.
The Dakine Heli Pack 12L is the smallest and most lightweight pack out of the Dakine Heli range. This pack offers low-volume for all your essentials. This Dakine Heli Pack 12L is your go-to essential for year-round outdoor snowy trails to dirt tracks.
Summer use: The Heli Pack 12 is ideal for those who love to mountain bike and ride dirt tracks.
For extra comfort combine the Heli Pack 12 with the TerraWest Saddle Cushion + Rain Cover
The Ortovox Tour Rider 30 utilises great storage space which includes compartments for your avalanche safety equipment and smaller valuable items. The pack combines a lightweight (920 g)and comfortable design with durable materials, it’s got everything you need, exactly where you need it.
Summer use: Ideal for those who venture love staycations and hiking, this pack offers 30 litres of volume to pack enough for a few days.
Before you forget about winter and store all of your winter equipment, remember your ski backpack can be used all year round and is not just made for winter, whether your a hiking enthuist or love downhill mountain biking, you can use your backpack for almost any outdoor sport.
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