Best ski touring backpacks 2025 – BACKLINE test winners
In short
The highest overall score among the 41 ski touring backpacks tested in the BACKLINE test 2025 in Lenzerheide goes to the ORTOVOX LiTRIC Avabag Tour 28 S with 79.59 points. Test winners per class – up to 25 litres: MAMMUT Nirvana 22 (77.09 points); 25 litres and up: EVOC SUMMIT 30 (73.63 points); up to 25 litres: SCOTT SPORTS SCOTT Patrol E2 22 Kit Pack (65.40 points); 25 litres and up: ORTOVOX LiTRIC Avabag Tour 28 S (79.59 points). The order is based solely on our test scores.
Top 10: highest overall score 2025
| # | Model | Class | Points | Stars | Weight | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ORTOVOXLiTRIC Avabag Tour 28 S | Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter | 79.59 | 2,480 g | RRP 1,150.00 € | |
| 2 |  DEUTERAlproof 32 | Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter | 77.79 | 2,832 g | RRP 1,300.00 € | |
| 3 |  MAMMUTNirvana 22 | Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter | 77.09 | 1,028 g | RRP 150.00 € | |
| 4 |  MAMMUTPro 35 Removable Airbag 3.0 | Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter | 77.07 | 2,655 g | RRP 925.00 € | |
| 5 |  ORTOVOXLiTRIC Avabag Freeride | Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter | 75.74 | 2,345 g | RRP 1,170.00 € | |
| 6 |  MAMMUTTour 30 Women Removable Airbag 3.0 | Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter | 73.73 | 2,432 g | RRP 855.00 € | |
| 7 |  SALEWASella Free 20 L | Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter | 73.67 | 684 g | RRP 160.00 € | |
| 8 |  EVOCSUMMIT 30 | Skitouren Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter | 73.63 | 820 g | RRP 190.00 € | |
| 9 |  BLACK DIAMONDCIRQUE ULTRA 25 | Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter | 73.40 | 872 g | RRP 160.00 € | |
| 10 |  MAMMUTFree 28 Removable Airbag 3.0 | Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter | 72.97 | 2,158 g | RRP 815.00 € |
The best for what you want
No. 1 of each list – click for the top 5.
- Best ski touring backpacks – up to 25 litresMAMMUT Nirvana 2277.09
- Best ski touring backpacks – 25 litres and upEVOC SUMMIT 3073.63
- Best airbag backpacks – up to 25 litresSCOTT SPORTS SCOTT Patrol E2 22 Kit Pack65.40
- Best airbag backpacks – 25 litres and upORTOVOX LiTRIC Avabag Tour 28 S79.59
- Lightest ski touring backpacks – up to 25 litresBLUE ICE TAKA UL385 g
- Lightest ski touring backpacks – 25 litres and upEVOC SUMMIT 30820 g
- Backpacks with the best carrying comfort – up to 25 litresMAMMUT Nirvana 1821.75
- Backpacks with the best carrying comfort – 25 litres and upORTOVOX Free Rider 2823.43
- Best-value backpacks – up to 25 litresBLUE ICE TAKA UL1.70 €
- Best-value backpacks – 25 litres and upHEAD CX 30+2.05 €
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 2025 per class – up to 25 litres: MAMMUT Nirvana 22 (77.09 points); 25 litres and up: EVOC SUMMIT 30 (73.63 points); up to 25 litres: SCOTT SPORTS SCOTT Patrol E2 22 Kit Pack (65.40 points); 25 litres and up: ORTOVOX LiTRIC Avabag Tour 28 S (79.59 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 2025?
Without airbag, the BLUE ICE TAKA UL is the lightest in the 2025 test at 385 g.
Which ski touring backpacks offer the best value?
The lowest cost per test point in 2025 belongs to the BLUE ICE TAKA UL (1.70 € per point, calculated from RRP and total points).
Where and how was the testing done?
41 ski touring backpacks were rated by the BACKLINE test team in Lenzerheide in 2025 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.