Day-long alpine tours in the backcountry call for a reliable pack to keep your kit close by and protected - enter Patagonia's SnowDrifter 20L Ski Backpack. With a hardy, weather- and abrasion-resistant exterior to stand up to rugged descents, the SnowDrifter's thoughtful design caters to comfort and functionality on long days out. 

Find storage space in a variety of places with the roomy main compartment, pocket sleeves on the outside for snow-safety tools you'll want to keep on hand, hip belt pockets for smaller necessities and even large shoulder strap pockets that will fit water flasks up to 500ml, so you've always got easy access to hydration. Carry your skis or a splitboard with the side loops and shoulder-mounted catch. Emphasising comfort and efficiency during long days out in the mountains when you're off the beaten track, the SnowDrifter is a reliable piece of kit to have on hand.

Features: 

• Rugged, weather- and abrasion-resistant exterior holds up to rowdy descents but is lightweight on the descent
• Keep snow-safety tools at the ready with pocket sleeves built for a probe, a shovel handle and a shovel blade
• Top-lined pocket fit larger items like goggles and gloves
• Hip belt pockets allow for storage of smaller items
• Side-accessible lumbar pocket holds water, skins or extra gloves so you can reach your items without taking off the pack
• Large shoulder-strap pockets fit water flasks up to 500ml but can be strapped down for storm days
• Side-loops and shoulder-mounted catch allow you to diagonally carry skis or a splitboard without taking off your pack

Materials:

• Body: 2-layer 7.9oz 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU coating
• Lining: 3oz 200D 100% recycled polyester with a PU coating
• Hip belt, back panel and shoulder straps: 6.5oz 92% recycled nylon / 8% elastane double weave with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish made without intentionally added PFAS
• Fabrics are certified as bluesign® approved
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory in Vietnam

Specifications:

• Weight: 886g / 31.3oz
• Brand colourway: Black / Autumn Orange
• Intended use: skiing / ski touring