Boardpack

[Steveboarder]

So I need a new pack for the upcoming season to strap my board to. I like the dakine's but I keep going back and fourth on pack size. I want one big enough to hold my stuff but not too big that its a pain in the a$$ when I am riding. Any input before I buy one would be appreciated. I mostly do daytrips but still am afraid of going to small.

Thanks,

SB

[Jolly J]

I've learned that the bigger the pack the more stuff I end up bringing with me.

[NHski]

for bc day trips I use a 2400 ci pack unless i have to bring the kitchen sink with me than i will use my 3000 ci pack. I considered getting a Dakine pack, but went with Life-link. The best feature of Dakine packs (and my Life-link Rando) is the back panel access. You can lay it down and un-zip it from the back with your skis/board attached to it. Plus you can carry skis diaganol, which i like so much better then A-frame

[elwood]

If you want a great day pack (and trust me, it's only a day pack)... Get yourself the CamelBak Snobound. I have been using it all last season and it is awesome. It is designed to strap on a board OR skis, and has a huge bladder for liquid refreshments... Not a whole hell of a lot of room in it, but good enough for an extra layer and some lunch...

[Steveboarder]

NHski: The back acces is a must! I will take a look at the Life-link Rando.

elwood: I didnt realise camelbak made full pack setups...

Hmmmmmmmm more surfing :D good thing I started my search early gives me something to do while I am at :atwork:

[jdew]

SB,

I picked up a Burton "AK Exodus" prior to last April's trip to TR. It worked out great. It is 2,200 cu.in., not too big and not too small, plus it has a dual set of compression strap options that let you customize it to the amount of stuff that you are carrying. Securing your board to the pack is fast and easy.

jdew :snowboarding:

[Castlerock]

Check out BackCountry Access Stash Line
BCA Stash Packs (http://www.bcaccess.com/bcaproducts/stashpacks.php)

I have the Stash Pro, and it rocks. Hydration, everything. Big enough for deep backountry (safety gear etc). I need more space since I still carry Alpine boots. (I'm working on that one). They have smaller models optimized for boarders. Check out the reviews. They win every bakeoff....

[NHski]

Steveboarder, the Rando is designed for Skiers, but they make one like it designed for boarders. It is called the Schoolroom.

[elwood]

Steveboarder:
elwood: I didnt realise camelbak made full pack setups... The Snobound is only 1680 cu. in. It's enough for a day trip, but definitely not an overnight. They do make overnight packs, I just like the way you can strap skis or a board to the snobound...

[Bannick]

I have a DaKine and an Old Burton Day pack. The Dakine is good for the day trips and has enough expansion to hold a bunch of stuff. It got me around europe for three weeks and was considered carry-on baggage. The back entry is the cats ass. Godd for passport storage. The pack also allows for horizontal and vertical mounting of the board. I think it would be plenty big enough for a day trip to tucks lots of lash down points and an Ice Axe strap. The compression straps allow it to get pretty small if you aren't carrying much. I think you could also buy a bladder and sneak it into the back panel kinda like a camel. There is also a handy clear map pocket under the top flap that helps too.

B :snowboarding:

[Steveboarder]

Good info thanks everyone, Now I just have to find the best deal now that I know more of what I am looking for.

[jshefftz]

Here's one I have for sale for $55 -- the shovel flap would probably work well for a snowboard.

- TNF Patrol Pack (far more streamlined than current model of the same name); 2500 ci top loader (with internal avalanche probe sleeve) supported by plastic framesheet and two (easily removable) metal stays; floating top lid with twin daisies, external zippered compartments and internal zippered mesh compartment; shovel flap with outside zippered pocket and twin daisies; three sets of compression straps plus separate vertical super-secure ski carrier straps, twin ice axe loops; size Regular (although suspension always seemed a bit on the shorter end of Regular); very good to excellent condition (i.e., visual clues to wear, but very clean, no holes, nothing else wrong), red and black color scheme.