Ski Touring Backpacks Tested
182 backpacks tested · 4 test classes · 26 brands
Four categories worth 25 points each, up to 100 total points, stars for top results.
Airbag Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023
MAMMUT Free Vest 15 Removable Airbag 3.0
15 l · 2333 g · R.A.S. 3.0 · Frauen und Männer
Mammut breaks new ground with its light Free Vest, featuring small front storage pockets. An exciting alternative, especially for use in ski resorts with short ascents to interesting lines and for patrollers. All
829.90 € RRP
Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023
DYNAFIT Tigard 24
24 l · 974 g · Frauen und Männer
The Tigard 24 back- and toploader from Dynafit scores with its weight, excellent carrying comfort and adjustability, as well as good value for money. The helmet attachment was found to be impractical.
160.00 € RRP
Skitouren Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023
GREGORY Targhee 26
26 l · 1249 g · Männer
The Targhee 26 from Gregory is a daypack designed for men, scoring points with its diverse and well-thought-out attachment options, easy adjustability even with gloves, and excellent carrying comfort.
195.00 € RRP
Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023
GREGORY Targhee FT 24
24 l · 1305 g · Frauen und Männer
The Targhee FT 24 from Gregory scores points with its diverse and well-thought-out attachment options, easy adjustability even with gloves, and excellent carrying comfort. At 1,305 grams, it's not a lightweight among daypacks.
200.00 € RRP
Skitouren Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023
MILLET D-Tour 30
30 l · 1054 g · Männer
Millet's D-Tour 30, designed for men, is one of the larger daypacks in the test with a volume of 30 liters, yet boasts an excellent weight of 1,054 grams. The backpack is comfortable to carry even when fully loaded. At 220 Euros, it's not a bargain.
220.00 € RRP
Skitouren Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023
SALEWA SELLA 26L BACKPACK
26 l · 1005 g · Frauen und Männer
The Sella 26L Backpack stands out due to its attractive weight, decent carrying comfort, good adjustability, and well-designed access to the shovel and probe. The attachment options are rather sporadic.
180.00 € RRP
Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023
DEUTER Updays 20
20 l · 694 g · Frauen und Männer
The super lightweight toploader Updays 20 from Deuter, featuring a bottle holder on the shoulder strap, is aimed at fitness-oriented ski tourers who prioritize the weight of their equipment and are willing to make compromises in other areas. Prices in this category in Euro: as of June 2023
140.00 € RRP
Airbag Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023
BCA FLOAT E2-25L
25 l · 2762 g · Alpride E2 · Frauen und Männer
The Toploader Float E2-25L from BCA uses the Alpride E2 system. Access to the shovel and probe, as well as the attachment options, are exemplary, with the skin & crampon pocket being particularly noteworthy. The high price dampens an otherwise positive overall impression. Prices in this category in Euros: As of June 2023
1300.00 € RRP
Airbag Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023
POC Dimension Avalanche Backpack
25 l · 3133 g · Alpride E2 · Frauen und Männer
The rather heavy Dimension Avalanche Backpack from POC is equipped with the Alpride E2 system and offers intuitive access to the shovel and probe. At 1,300 Euros, the purchase price is at the very top end of the scale. Prices in this category in Euros: As of June 2023
1300.00 € RRP
Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023
MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR Gnarwhal 25
25 l · 1173 g · Frauen und Männer
Despite its very narrow hip belt, the Gnarwhal 25 from Mountain Hardwear (correction: the German text says Mammut, but product name is Mountain Hardwear Gnarwhal 25, so I assume it's a typo in the original German text and it refers to Mountain Hardwear) impresses with its carrying comfort and handling, as well as its intuitive access to the shovel and probe. The attachment options are rather minimalist.
170.00 € RRP
Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023
Decathlon Freeride 30
30 l · 2630 g · Alpride 2.0 · Frauen und Männer
The Freeride 30 from Decathlon Wedze, equipped with Alpride 2.0, scores with an attractive weight and, especially, an excellent price-performance ratio, representing a compelling alternative particularly for budget-conscious users.
449.99 € RRP
Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023
ATOMIC Backland 22+
22 l · 983 g · Frauen und Männer
The top-loader Backland 22+ scores with its top-tier weight, good attachment options, and a separate side-accessible compartment for skins/crampons. Access to the shovel and probe was rated as rather impractical due to the roll-top.
189.99 € RRP
Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023
POC DIMENSION VPD BACKPACK
22 l · 1586 g · Frauen und Männer
At 1,586 grams, the Dimension VPD Backpack from POC is the heaviest daypack in the test. The attachment options are rather sporadic, but the backpack impresses with its fit and easy access to the shovel and probe.
200.00 € RRP
Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023
SCOTT SPORTS Mountain 25 Pack
25 l · 880 g · Frauen und Männer
The Mountain 25 Pack from Scott Sports is characterized by its excellent weight and attractive price. The attachment options are rather sporadic. Unfortunately, the backpack's volume cannot be compressed when not fully filled.
149.95 € RRP
Skitouren Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023
SALEWA RANDONNÉE 30L BACKPACK W
30 l · 1014 g · Frauen
The women's specific Randonnee 30L Backpack W from Salewa is quite light and sits well despite minimalist straps. The backpack has a rather high center of gravity, making it feel somewhat unstable.
170.00 € RRP
Skitouren Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023
EVOC LINE PRO 30
30 l · 1376 g · Frauen und Männer
With 30 liters, the Line Pro 30 from Evoc is one of the more voluminous daypacks in the test, which, among other reasons, makes it slightly heavier than the competition. This toploader is very comfortable to carry, but its price is at the upper end of the scale.
250.00 € RRP