Whether you’re a novice backcountry skier or an experienced splitboarder, one thing is the same: You need a ski backpack to carry your gear. Ski backpacks are an essential item in the backcountry ...

Few activities require more gear than skiing. Going beyond the basics of skis, snowboards, poles, boots, goggles, gloves and outerwear, there’s also additional layers, spare lenses, liquids and snacks ...

Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in ...

While ski and snowboard trips are extremely exhilarating, the packing experience is quite daunting. And while you can pack your ski gear in your existing suitcase, you don’t want to forget to purchase ...

Which ski backpack is best? Backpacks are a skier’s best friend. Lugging around heavy equipment like boots, skis and a helmet can be pretty cumbersome. Therefore, having a quality backpack capable of ...

Backpacks are backpacks, right? You might feel differently the next time you try strapping a pair of skis to your summer pack. Winter sports, in particular, demand season-specific features, from ...

Ski and Snowboarding season is coming, and we know you’ve been waiting. Your mental preparations may be complete, but before you hit the slopes this year, consider upgrading your pack with the DAKINE ...

I’ll let you in on a little secret: I strongly dislike bootpacking. Sure, it’s a necessary evil to get to the goods, but I really prefer skinning, even if it’s steep or exposed. Perhaps it’s because ...

Skiing or snowboarding, if you are riding lifts this winter, there is anew better way to carry essential extras. However you get your outdoor thrills and exercise, skiing, biking or hiking, summer or ...