Dakine Helipack. 80 bucks. Yes. Much better than carrying your board if your going to backcountry/slackcountry
Snowboard backpack carriers
So Oakley has this backpack that says it can carry your snowboard/skis.
I never tried this, but does having a backpack to carry your snowboard more convenient than carrying by hand if say you parked in the back or just walking around the resort? Can a backpack really hold an entire snowboard with just straps & would it work out? Also if you had to go through parked cars or tight spaces, could you really carry a snowboard on your back without it swinging around or tripping you? If you carry by hand, at least you can pivot & rotate however you desire. Yeah, I guess your hands are free, but now you're carrying an awkward shaped item on your back.
I would be spending most of my day snowboarding than carrying a snowboard on my backpack. So is it worth the extra prep to attach a snowboard to a backpack if you're just walking to the lift? Is there a real purpose for a snowboard carrying backpack?
I never tried this, but does having a backpack to carry your snowboard more convenient than carrying by hand if say you parked in the back or just walking around the resort? Can a backpack really hold an entire snowboard with just straps & would it work out? Also if you had to go through parked cars or tight spaces, could you really carry a snowboard on your back without it swinging around or tripping you? If you carry by hand, at least you can pivot & rotate however you desire. Yeah, I guess your hands are free, but now you're carrying an awkward shaped item on your back.
I would be spending most of my day snowboarding than carrying a snowboard on my backpack. So is it worth the extra prep to attach a snowboard to a backpack if you're just walking to the lift? Is there a real purpose for a snowboard carrying backpack?
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Ohh yeah I guess I forgot about that type of snowboarding. But I only go to the resort with chairlifts.Dakine Helipack. 80 bucks. Yes. Much better than carrying your board if your going to backcountry/slackcountry
Can you navigate through tight spots (parking lots, inside lodge, bus, etc) with a board on your back? Because in back country, I don't think hitting someone or something is much of a concern.
Where do you ride? Some places just wouldn't be worth it...
Some packs have both vertical and horizontal carry. Vertical obviously better dodging cars in parking lot.Ohh yeah I guess I forgot about that type of snowboarding. But I only go to the resort with chairlifts.
Can you navigate through tight spots (parking lots, inside lodge, bus, etc) with a board on your back? Because in back country, I don't think hitting someone or something is much of a concern.
Mostly Mt High since I got a pass there. It's closer & cheaper to snowboard more often.Where do you ride? Some places just wouldn't be worth it...
But I could see myself be going to Big Bear, Mammoth, or Tahoe if I wanna do a snowboard trip.
Wouldn't use it for spots you mention. You're pretty bulky with the board mounted, guess you couldn't even enter a busCan you navigate through tight spots (parking lots, inside lodge, bus, etc) with a board on your back?
I always thought boards strapped to backpacks at the resort looked kinda goofy. But that's just me.
^ No you’re right it does look dumb.
As mentioned, you'd use it for hiking up a run. I have a backpack with snowboard carry capability. The only time I use it for that is before Seymour opens and after it closes. Carrying a board under one arm for a 40-minute uphill hike is less than fun.
take any crappy old daypack, cut a slit in the bottom, slide the tail thru and zip it all with the back binding inside...practically free and has works for skinflint boarders since day 1
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