Best ski touring backpacks 2024 – BACKLINE test winners
In short
The highest overall score among the 36 ski touring backpacks tested in the BACKLINE test 2024 in Gastein goes to the BCA Stash 40 UL PRO with 83.36 points. Test winners per class – up to 25 litres: BLACK DIAMOND Cirque 25 (80.02 points); 25 litres and up: BCA Stash 40 UL PRO (83.36 points); up to 25 litres: MAMMUT Free 22 Removable Airbag 3.0 (80.28 points); 25 litres and up: MAMMUT Pro 35 Removable Airbag 3.0 (81.92 points). The order is based solely on our test scores.
Top 10: highest overall score 2024
| # | Model | Class | Points | Stars | Weight | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BCAStash 40 UL PRO | Skitouren Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter | 83.36 | 1,132 g | RRP 190.00 € | |
| 2 |  MAMMUTPro 35 Removable Airbag 3.0 | Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter | 81.92 | 2,611 g | RRP 925.00 € | |
| 3 |  ORTOVOXLiTRIC Avabag Tour 28 S | Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter | 80.73 | 2,385 g | RRP 1,150.00 € | |
| 4 |  ORTOVOXLiTRIC Avabag Freeride | Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter | 80.39 | 2,590 g | RRP 1,170.00 € | |
| 5 |  MAMMUTFree 22 Removable Airbag 3.0 | Airbag Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter | 80.28 | 2,182 g | RRP 815.00 € | |
| 6 |  BLACK DIAMONDCirque 25 | Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter | 80.02 | 820 g | RRP 170.00 € | |
| 7 |  MAMMUTAenergy ST 20-25 | Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter | 79.65 | 702 g | RRP 155.00 € | |
| 8 |  BCAStash Pro 22 | Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter | 79.61 | 1,062 g | RRP 200.00 € | |
| 9 |  ORTOVOXLiTRIC Zero 27 | Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter | 79.56 | 1,999 g | RRP 1,100.00 € | |
| 10 |  MAMMUTNirvana 28 | Skitouren Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter | 79.41 | 1,059 g | RRP 160.00 € |
The best for what you want
No. 1 of each list – click for the top 5.
- Best ski touring backpacks – up to 25 litresBLACK DIAMOND Cirque 2580.02
- Best ski touring backpacks – 25 litres and upBCA Stash 40 UL PRO83.36
- Best airbag backpacks – up to 25 litresMAMMUT Free 22 Removable Airbag 3.080.28
- Best airbag backpacks – 25 litres and upMAMMUT Pro 35 Removable Airbag 3.081.92
- Lightest ski touring backpacks – up to 25 litresMAMMUT Aenergy ST 20-25702 g
- Lightest ski touring backpacks – 25 litres and upBLUE ICE TAKA 30L844 g
- Backpacks with the best carrying comfort – up to 25 litresRAB Khroma 2222.50
- Backpacks with the best carrying comfort – 25 litres and upDEUTER Freescape Lite 2622.50
- Best-value backpacks – up to 25 litresBCA Stash 121.58 €
- Best-value backpacks – 25 litres and upDecathlon BP Robust 30L1.60 €
What suits you?
A few short questions – the BACKLINEgearFinDR sorts all test results by your preferences.
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How much volume do I need for ski touring?
We split touring and airbag backpacks into "up to 25 litres" and "25 litres and up". Test winners 2024 per class – up to 25 litres: BLACK DIAMOND Cirque 25 (80.02 points); 25 litres and up: BCA Stash 40 UL PRO (83.36 points); up to 25 litres: MAMMUT Free 22 Removable Airbag 3.0 (80.28 points); 25 litres and up: MAMMUT Pro 35 Removable Airbag 3.0 (81.92 points). The BACKLINEgearFinDR picks the class from tour length and luggage.
Is the airbag ranking a safety rating?
No. Airbag backpacks are scored on the same four criteria as other backpacks (weight, attachments, carrying comfort/handling, access to shovel and probe). The ranking is not a safety rating and does not replace avalanche education.
Which ski touring backpack is the lightest in 2024?
Without airbag, the MAMMUT Aenergy ST 20-25 is the lightest in the 2024 test at 702 g.
Which ski touring backpacks offer the best value?
The lowest cost per test point in 2024 belongs to the BCA Stash 12 (1.58 € per point, calculated from RRP and total points).
Where and how was the testing done?
36 ski touring backpacks were rated by the BACKLINE test team in Gastein in 2024 using a standardised method of measurements and field tests. All criteria and maximum points are explained under "How we test".
Are there paid placements?
No. All lists are calculated solely from our test scores and measurements.