CamelBak designed the 1478 cubic inch Hellion backpack for long days in the backcountry. With its large subdivided main compartment, external goggle and electronics pockets, the Camelbak Hellion will hold all of your backcountry necessities plus the extras needed to keep you comfortable all day long. The Hellion is not just built for comfort, but also built to last with its burly nylon finish. Skis are carried diagonally and boards can go either vertically or horizontally in the Hypalon reinforced board retention system. It is also equipped with dual quick-release tool holders for shovel handle or ice-axe and well placed compression straps. And since its a CamelBak, it of course comes with a 100 ounce Omega Reservoir.

CamelBak has set a Retail Price of $100 for the Hellion.

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If you’re a snowboarder that enjoys getting into the backcountry, make your trip even more enjoyable by wearing the Burton Ak 30L Backpack on your back. The AK 30L is the big boy of the Burton AK Backpack series (1831 cubic inches). Burton gave the AK 30L both vertical and horizontal board carrying capabilities so you can boot pack or take the snowmobile to your line. Store your shovel and handle in the internal pocket and strap your probe and poles to the outside. There are 5 exterior pockets (1 Lid, 2 front, 2 side) to help you carry everything else you may need, including a fleece lined google/ipod pocket and hydration bladder compartment. But if you’re a real backpack high roller, you’ll clip in the Burton AK 2L Canteen to your shoulder harness for one of the slickest set-ups on the mountain.

Burton has set a Retail Price of $160 for the Ak 30L Backpack ($40 for the AK 2L Canteen)

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Since it just snowed at my house, I figure it must be time to start talking about winter backpacks for skiing and snowboarding. And if we’re going to talk winter packs, the conversation has to start with the Dakine Heli Pro.

The Heli-Pro from Dakine was one of the original daypacks designed specifcally for skiers and snowboarders. Over the years it has been refined but it still maintains its core values of skiing and snowboarding. First and foremost, you can carry your skis diagonally or your snowboard either vertically or horizontally. The main compartment has plenty of room for extra layers and some lunch, while the larger outer pocket is a perfect place for your shovel blade. The upper outer pocket is fleeced lined for holding your goggles or other valuables. And the pocket on the hipbelt is also fleece lined and is a perfect spot to stash your digital camera. There are dual compression straps to keep your gear stable and an ice axe loop for your shovel handle, or as you may have guessed, an ice axe.

The Heli-Pro comes in 3 different models: Men’s, Women’s and H2O and 2 sizes: 1000 cubic inches (2 lbs 13 oz) or 1200 cubic inches (3 lbs). The women’s pack uses a contoured harness designed specifically to fit a ladies’s frame. The H20 pack comes with a hydration bladder. Quite frankily, I think CamelBak’s bladders are better than Dakine’s, so I would recommend that you buy the base model for 20 bucks less and order a CamelBak Omega Reservoir to put in it. But whatever Heli-Pro pack you choose, you’ll be smiling from the lifts to the backcountry with it on your back.

Dakine has set a Retail Price of $80 for the Heli-Pro Pack, and $100 for the Heli-Pro H20 Pack

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