Pingora

Very impressed by this pack. So many clever features included at a fair price. Main compartment is large compared to other packs of this size, has a hydration bladder sleeve and clip, more zip pockets than other packs of this size and price range, a front slip pocket that fits my entire down jacket in it, and room for two water bottles in the side. I’m about 5’11” and 175 lbs, and it fits on my back/shoulders very well. The hip belt is comfortable and the storage on the hip belt/shoulder straps is also appreciated. I will also note, because this pack doesn’t have a rigid backboard, it folds enough to fit under an airline seat and can be used as a “personal item” if not fully stuffed. This is huge for me to have a pack that I can take onto the plane in addition to my carry on and have the same pack actually be useful when hiking at my destination. Will buy from Pingora again.

Best ski touring backpack I've ever used, and I've used many. The tool pocket will easily accomodate extra things, like ski crampons and boot crampons, and gives me faster access than vertically loaded tool pockets, since all gear is exposed with the single smooth zipper. The main compartment is extremely spacious and seems to pack above it's volume class -- I feel like I'm able to fit a lot more compared to other packs with a similar volume. Perfect light weight. Rolltop is easy and expansive. Backzip makes it easy to access everything in your pack. The combination of both rolltop and backzip access is my favorite combo and hard to find in a pack. All zippers are smooth and effortless to use. A-frame ski carry is amazing, easy to attach, and keeps my ski tails off my ankles, even if I don't ski strap the tips together. Helmet carry is tight and secure. Comfortable with all loads. Daisy chain on the front is convenient for attaching additional items, like an InReach, and reconfiguring to preference. The colorways are awesome. I'm a product tester at heart and almost always find things to nitpick about... but I have no feedback on this one. Extremely well-designed, and at an affordable price. Way to go, Pingora!!

Love it

Love it.. Very well thought out, just the right about of pockets/compartments. Enough that you can keep very organized but not so many that you can't remember what's where.. the ski carry keeps the skis from hitting the back of your legs unlike my previous pack,.. favorite ski pack so far

Great little pack! Used it on a pitch route this last weekend and it carried a full rack, 14 draws, harness, shoes, helmet (outside) water and some bars all just fine! Carried the load better than I had planned on as well, about 2 mile hike in so not short. Simply love it!

This pack is everything you are looking for for a daytrip in the backcountry. Plenty of storage, hidden compartments, and quite comfortable to wear. I am 5'6" and order a size small which works perfectly. The only concern is that the lower straps may be too short/narrow for an A Frame carry of skis that are wider than 106mm underfoot.

This bag is incredible for ski touring and ski patrolling/rescue. I bought this pack because of the oversize avalanche tool pockets. This remains my favorite part of this backpack. I can so very easily access my tools and have no issues getting them in and out like my last pack. I love that there is enough room for a 2nd probe and for my snow saw. The 35L is perfect for my needs. The roll-top allows me to pack all of my items easily with out shoving stuff in. The straps on the sides pack down extremely well if you do not need all 35L. The trail running vest style pockets on the shoulder straps is very neat and can be used in so many different creative ways. Same with the hip belt pockets. However, one small thing i have dealt with is the zipper on one of the hip belt pockets feels loose and creeps open once in awhile. Other than that, I have been highly recommending this backpack to my ski patrol team and excited to see where this pack evolves too.

Great pack. I was nervous it wouldn’t fit my black crow artis birdies (105 mm under foot) when I’m boot packing, but it worked awesome. Took it the next day to my beer league ski race and it also fit all my gear (as long as you’re cool slinging your boots over the back of your pack) which I’ve always done away. Great day bag. Absolutely love the colors. Oh I will say for all my big chested girlies the chest strap was quite tight on me while hiking 😅 even when extended to the fullest; so if you’re bigger than DD this may not be the pack for you. Otherwise get this pack it’s sweet. 🤙

Great pack, I like the how the waist belt is attached closer to center of the back.

The Vivid 27 is perfect for my backcountry ski day trips.Its well made and a great design

love the space and organisation features. fits everything i need for backcountry travel, ski patrol, and rescue equipment.

I’ve searched for a replacement messenger bag for at least 3 years. After a dozen tries I found this one and I love it. It’s the perfect size and weight for daily and weekly travel use. It fits under an airplane seat with legroom to spare. The logo is bigger than I prefer but not enough to affect my opinion of this design. Well done!

overall a great ski pack. avy gear packs nicely and plenty of room for long day trips. would go with the 32 L if you need to carry more , but good enough for 6 hours of touring for sure. Only thing, no specific way to carry water, but I just put a soft sided flask in the avy compartment. I'm 5'9 175 and went with the medium. Large would have been ok as well, but fits nice.