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Ski Rucksack

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 21:18:38 GMT

I am bored tonight, so I thought I would get some chats going (the last 2 at my own expense!)

Do you guys/gals take rucksacks on the piste with you? What do you have in them? My starter for 10:

Yes I do, contents:

1. Fleece to go under coat if gets chilly
2. Snickers - that turns to an ice cube within an hour. Perfect for dipping into hot drinks
3. Water - It is one of those with a platypus in it so I can drink through a pipe. Just remember to drain otherwise it freezes again!
4. Camera, ready at the top for comedy moments
5. Penknife - in case I need to kill and eat a moose for tea
6. Torch and whistle - as above or if I need to find my way back or need sos
7. Goggles/Sunnies
8. Insurance details
9. Photocopy of passport (dont know why!!)
10. Phone
11. Money
12. Boiled sweets

Thats about it. Is not a big un.

Do you take it off on chair lifts?

Next please :D

Re:Ski Rucksack

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 21:27:57 GMT

Spare Specs
Sunnies
Tissues
Butties
Sigg with weak Isostar or similar
Leatherman
Money
Sticky plasters
Avalanche Probe
Shovel
Phones
Choccy Bar
Camera
Sun Cream and Lippy
Balaclava
Gloves Liners
Ski Lock
Sweets
Anti-Fog Spray for specs
Insurance Cards

Ski Rucksack

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 21:32:42 GMT

Iceman wrote:
3. Water - It is one of those with a platypus in it so I can drink through a pipe. Just remember to drain otherwise it freezes again!

Guidelines from our holiday guide:

Care should be taken to avoid a frozen tube whilst skiing. A good blow before setting off usually prevents the problem. Better still buy a neoprene sleeve to keep your tube in. Care should also be taken to avoid a dribbly tube, as a wet patch can become uncomfortable.

I have two rucksacks, an tiny Osprey one which just takes a 2 litre bladder. And a Dakine Pro II which takes my off piste kit.
Both have zip up insulated pocket in the shoulder strap for the hydration tube. Stays unfrozen down to about -25c.

Re:Ski Rucksack

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 21:35:56 GMT

Are those guidelines referring to a drink tube or something else ;)

My tube is not insulated, but it is inside the rucksack and just pops the tip out. Still have to drain though.

Re:Ski Rucksack

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 22:02:15 GMT

UVAski sunscreen -I pray for sunny skiing days!
:mrgreen:

Re:Ski Rucksack

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 23:39:09 GMT

The only time I take a rucsac is if I have planned a painting afternoon on the mountain, and I need some big board space. Maybe twice a season. Otherwise, all in pockets:

1) Lift Pass
2) Small sketch pad/pencil
3) Camera
4) Spare hanky, to clean sunnies in the gondola, (I never wear goggles)
5) Wallet, containing insurance details.
6) Mobile, with bergbahn /lift company phone number loaded.
7) Rub-on wax

Re:Ski Rucksack

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 01:04:39 GMT

About ski ruck sacks, what is it about special skiing ones that is better than a normal rucksack? Just the shape is a little flatter?

Also, can anyone recommend a decent affordable one? We're not doing a season or anything, just a week but will be taking a bag up the slopes and not sure if our jeep one is up to it?

Re:Ski Rucksack

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 07:14:22 GMT

Don't carry a racksack .... I have pockets !!!

Re:Ski Rucksack

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 08:28:28 GMT

Mine is small with a bladder. Is full with all my gear in it.

If I put all that in my pockets I look very bulky!!

Dave, you do a lot if painting? Do you have anything you can share?

Re:Ski Rucksack

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 08:46:13 GMT

Most of what bandit said...

Top tip - Add a foil survival blanket - weighs next to nothing, costs peanuts and could help keep a casualty warm/alive until help arrives. Get one (will even fit in Wicker's pockets). 8)

Re:Ski Rucksack

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 09:20:38 GMT

Iceman wrote:Mine is small with a bladder. Is full with all my gear in it.

If I put all that in my pockets I look very bulky!!

Dave, you do a lot if painting? Do you have anything you can share?

He proberly carries a tin on Dulux :wink:

Ski Rucksack

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 11:05:25 GMT

Iceman wrote:

Do you take it off on chair lifts?

I only carry a small rucksack if I'm likely to need an extra layer or goggles (too bulky for the pockets) or when I'm not sure where or when we'll get lunch so I'll pack a couple of cereal bars, chocolate and some water.
I've only been told once at a lift to take my rucksack off but you get to know whether you need to or not. Generally old 2-seater lifts are almost impossible without leaning forward dangerously but modern lifts seem able to accommodate a bit of extra bulk.

Re:Ski Rucksack

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 11:08:32 GMT

I carry a rucksack .....
But aren't the contents similar to my wifes' handbag - a total mystery as to what is in their and only ever cleared out once a year?
:roll:

Re:Ski Rucksack

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 11:23:40 GMT

Mrs H carries the rucksack, and doesnt take it off on lifts.
She puts all sorts of weird and wonderful things in it, but included are:

Tissues
Litre of water
Mars/twix bars
Wallet
Her phone
Goggles/sunnies depending on what we're wearing
Lip balm
Fruitellas
Chocolate Eclairs
Hotel room key

Nothing mind bending in there.

I prefer to keep my camera and phone in my jacket pockets.

Re:Ski Rucksack

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 11:38:05 GMT

Iceman wrote:Mine is small with a bladder.

I find this very confusing I must admit.
Why carry a spare bladder skiing?
I would have thought that nowadays most of the main lifts have toilet facilities and the problem/need would have been eradicated?
:oops:

Re:Ski Rucksack

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 11:56:28 GMT

OldAndy wrote:

Iceman wrote:Mine is small with a bladder.

I find this very confusing I must admit.
Why carry a spare bladder skiing?
I would have thought that nowadays most of the main lifts have toilet facilities and the problem/need would have been eradicated?
:oops:

Must be handy for older folk, Andy,especially in the cold weather....

Re:Ski Rucksack

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 12:51:50 GMT

Sometimes I am caught short on the side of the piste, so something to put it in is handy rather than yellow snow ;)

Re:Ski Rucksack

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 14:03:22 GMT

Iceman wrote:Sometimes I am caught short on the side of the piste, so something to put it in is handy rather than yellow snow ;)

Never ever had that problem. You're clearly not skiing hard enough then to sweat it out :wink:

Re:Ski Rucksack

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 14:22:12 GMT

Tony_H wrote:

Iceman wrote:Sometimes I am caught short on the side of the piste, so something to put it in is handy rather than yellow snow ;)

Never ever had that problem. You're clearly not skiing hard enough then to sweat it out :wink:

I dont sweat, I wear wicking layers I just steam....

Once wee wee is in the bladder it takes a hell of a lot of sweating!

Re:Ski Rucksack

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:52:07 GMT

Iceburger mitpommes, check out tkmaxx if your not looking for anything flash, I scored an 18litre one this weekend for GBP12 all the usual chest/waist straps,flip top with snow collar, security pocket inside, outside pocket,hydration compatible and a couple of straps for poles etc its got the cool back panel too, doubt it would be up to serious off piste adventures but perfectly good for the on piste stuff.

Re:Ski Rucksack

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:09:29 GMT

Sounds like a bargain that lilywhite.