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Ski Touring Backpacks Tested

182 backpacks tested · 4 test classes · 26 brands

Four categories worth 25 points each, up to 100 total points, stars for top results.

BACKLINE Backpack Airbag Award 2023 – 6 out of 6 starsMAMMUT Free 22 Removable Airbag 3.0

Airbag Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023

MAMMUT Free 22 Removable Airbag 3.0

84.28 / 100 points

22 l · 2245 g · R.A.S. 3.0 · Frauen und Männer

The Mammut Free 22 Removable Airbag 3.0 back and top loader pack is the prime example in the test of airbag packs up to 25 liters. It excels in all test categories, particularly with its outstanding price-performance ratio. A top choice as a daypack.

779.90 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpack Airbag Award 2023 – 4 out of 5 starsMAMMUT Pro 35 Removable Airbag 3.0

Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023

MAMMUT Pro 35 Removable Airbag 3.0

83.12 / 100 points

35 l · 2623 g · R.A.S. 3.0 · Frauen und Männer

The Mammut Pro 35 Removable Airbag 3.0 is superbly structured, offers intuitive access to the shovel and probe, excellent handling, and carrying comfort. Its great weight and price positively round off the overall picture. Thanks to effective side compression options, it's also a top choice as a daypack.

879.90 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpack Airbag Award 2023 – 4 out of 5 starsMAMMUT Tour 30 Removable Airbag 3.0

Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023

MAMMUT Tour 30 Removable Airbag 3.0

82.17 / 100 points

30 l · 2522 g · R.A.S. 3.0 · Frauen und Männer

The Mammut Tour 30 Removable Airbag 3.0 has a great weight, well-designed attachment options, adapts well to different body sizes, and scores with a very good price-performance ratio.

819.90 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpacks Award 2023 – 4 out of 5 starsBCA STASH PRO 22

Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023

BCA STASH PRO 22

81.91 / 100 points

22 l · 1061 g · Frauen und Männer

The Stash Pro 22 is the highest-scoring daypack in the test. The practical side compartment for skins/crampons is impressive, and the attachment options are well-conceived. It fits comfortably, and access to the shovel and probe is intuitive. A top-tier daypack.

200.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpack Airbag Award 2023 – 4 out of 5 starsMAMMUT Tour 30 Women Removable Airbag 3.0

Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023

MAMMUT Tour 30 Women Removable Airbag 3.0

81.44 / 100 points

30 l · 2480 g · R.A.S. 3.0 · Frauen

The Tour 30 Women Removable Airbag 3.0 from Mammut, designed for women, excels in all test categories. Good weight, excellent fit, simple and intuitive operation, and a very good price-performance ratio characterize this backpack. A prime choice for all women. All

819.90 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpack Airbag Award 2023 – 2 out of 5 starsDEUTER Alproof 32

Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023

DEUTER Alproof 32

80.34 / 100 points

32* l · 2852 g · Alpride E2 · Frauen und Männer

The Deuter Alproof 32 is a top-loader equipped with the Alpride E2 system, distinguished by its well-thought-out attachment options, excellent carrying comfort, and intuitive access to the shovel and probe. Cleverly, the helmet net can also serve as a storage pouch. The high price mars an otherwise entirely positive overall impression.

1300.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpack Airbag Award 2023 – 3 out of 6 starsEVOC LINE R.A.S. PROTECTOR 22

Airbag Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023

EVOC LINE R.A.S. PROTECTOR 22

77.20 / 100 points

22 l · 2440 g · R.A.S. 3.0 · Frauen und Männer

The Line R.A.S. Protector 22 from Evoc features an integrated back protector and can be remotely triggered, offering an extra layer of safety. This well-balanced backpack, equipped with intelligently designed compartments and Mammut's R.A.S. airbag system, delivers top-tier handling and carrying comfort.

915.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpacks Award 2023 – 3 out of 5 starsGREGORY Women’s Targhee 24

Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023

GREGORY Women’s Targhee 24

76.66 / 100 points

24 l · 1168 g · Frauen

The Women’s Targhee 24, designed for women, impressed with its versatile and well-thought-out attachment options, quick access to shovel and probe, and a secure fit. An excellent choice for women.

195.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpacks Award 2023 – 3 out of 5 starsORTOVOX Ravine 28

Skitouren Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023

ORTOVOX Ravine 28

75.38 / 100 points

28 l · 1000 g · Frauen und Männer

Ortovox's Ravine 28 toploader features an extra side-accessible compartment for crampons and/or skins. The daypack is lightweight and offers well-thought-out and numerous attachment options.

200.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpacks Award 2023 – 3 out of 5 starsBLACK DIAMOND Dawn Patrol 25 Pack

Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023

BLACK DIAMOND Dawn Patrol 25 Pack

75.24 / 100 points

25 l · 1140 g · Frauen und Männer

The Dawn Patrol 25 Pack is a well-designed daypack featuring quick access to the shovel and probe, and an attractive price-performance ratio. The side pockets attached to the hip belt are useful, allowing for quick storage of small items.

150.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpack Airbag Award 2023 – 2 out of 5 starsBCA FLOAT 32

Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023

BCA FLOAT 32

75.23 / 100 points

32 l · 2942 g · BCA FLOAT 2.0 · Frauen und Männer

The Float from BCA is not a lightweight, but it's great to carry, easily customizable, and can even be triggered remotely. It is well-structured and offers intuitive access to the shovel and probe. A reasonable price-performance ratio.

875.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpacks Award 2023 – 1 out of 5 starsSCOTT SPORTS Patrol E2 30

Skitouren Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023

SCOTT SPORTS Patrol E2 30

75.23 / 100 points

30 l · 2791 g · Alpride E2 · Frauen und Männer

The Patrol E2 30 toploader from Scott Sports scores points with well-engineered attachment options and good access to the shovel and probe. Unfortunately, it falls a bit short in terms of carrying comfort and handling.

1099.95 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpack Airbag Award 2023 – 1 out of 5 starsBCA FLOAT E2-35

Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023

BCA FLOAT E2-35

74.73 / 100 points

36 l · 2891 g · Alpride E2 · Frauen und Männer

The Float E2-35 from BCA is equipped with the Alpride E2 system. The backpack's attachment options and organization are well-thought-out; the skins and crampon compartment were particularly impressive. The price-performance ratio somewhat tarnishes an otherwise very positive overall impression.

1350.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpack Airbag Award 2023 – 2 out of 6 starsABS SPORTS A.LIGHT E

Airbag Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023

ABS SPORTS A.LIGHT E

74.55 / 100 points

10 l · 2327 g · Alpride E2 · Frauen und Männer

The A.Light E backpack from ABS is equipped with the Alpride E2 system and stands out positively due to its ZipOn system. The volume can be varied in just a few steps; excellent weight and good attachment options complete the positive impression. The price is at the upper end of the scale.

1199.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpacks Award 2023 – 4 out of 5 starsMAMMUT Aenergy ST 20–25

Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023

MAMMUT Aenergy ST 20–25

74.52 / 100 points

20–25 l · 687 g · Frauen und Männer

The Mammut Aenergy ST 20-25, equipped with a roll-top and a lid, is super lightweight, scores with well-thought-out and good attachment options, as well as an excellent price-performance ratio.

155.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpack Airbag Award 2023 – 1 out of 5 starsOSPREY Soelden Pro Avy 32

Airbag Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023

OSPREY Soelden Pro Avy 32

73.26 / 100 points

32 l · 2958 g · Alpride E2 · Männer

The robust top-loader Soelden Pro from Osprey, designed for men, is unfortunately neither a bargain nor a lightweight. The backpack features well-designed access to the probe and shovel and good attachment options. Prices in this category in Euro: As of June 2023

1500.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpack Airbag Award 2023 – 2 out of 6 starsBCA FLOAT 22

Airbag Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023

BCA FLOAT 22

73.19 / 100 points

22 l · 2780 g · BCA FLOAT 2.0 · Frauen und Männer

The well-organized and comfortable-to-carry top-loader Float 22 from BCA is distinguished by intuitive access to the shovel and probe, and offers excellent value for money. Alle

825.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpacks Award 2023 – 4 out of 5 starsMAMMUT Nirvana 25

Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023

MAMMUT Nirvana 25

73.02 / 100 points

25 l · 1041 g · Männer

The Mammut Nirvana 25 is a top-loading daypack designed for men, features rather minimalist attachment options, but excels with top carrying comfort, easy adjustability, intuitive access to the shovel and probe, and a great price.

150.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpacks Award 2023 – 2 out of 5 starsDEUTER Freescape Lite 26

Skitouren Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023

DEUTER Freescape Lite 26

72.94 / 100 points

26 l · 1119 g · Frauen und Männer

The compact and well-structured Freescape Lite 26 toploader daypack from Deuter stands out with excellent carrying comfort, easy handling, and balanced performance across all test categories. All

180.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpacks Award 2023 – 3 out of 5 starsBCA STASH 20

Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023

BCA STASH 20

72.65 / 100 points

20 l · 1122 g · Frauen und Männer

Top-notch carrying comfort and adjustability, as well as intuitive access to the shovel and probe, distinguish BCA's attractively priced Stash 20. Operating the hip buckle with gloves on is challenging.

135.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpack Airbag Award 2023 – 1 out of 6 starsBCA Float 12

Airbag Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023

BCA Float 12

72.21 / 100 points

12 l · 2700 g · BCA FLOAT 2.0 · Frauen und Männer

The compact and comfortable top-loader Float 12 from BCA performs respectably in all test categories, particularly scoring points with its excellent value for money.

775.00 € RRP

OSPREY Soelden 30

Skitouren Rucksäcke ab 25 Liter · Test 2023

OSPREY Soelden 30

71.89 / 100 points

32 l · 1174 g · Männer

The Soelden 30 toploader from Osprey, designed for men, performs in the midfield across all test categories; it doesn't stand out anywhere, but also doesn't fall short anywhere. A good choice for men who want to carry a fair amount on day trips.

180.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpacks Award 2023 – 4 out of 5 starsMAMMUT Nirvana 18

Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023

MAMMUT Nirvana 18

71.84 / 100 points

18 l · 999 g · Frauen und Männer

The Nirvana 18 from Mammut is among the lighter daypacks in the test, featuring rather minimalist attachment options. It carries very comfortably and offers quick access to the shovel and probe. Excellent price.

130.00 € RRP

BACKLINE Backpacks Award 2023 – 1 out of 5 starsATOMIC Backland FR 24+

Skitouren Rucksäcke bis 25 Liter · Test 2023

ATOMIC Backland FR 24+

70.84 / 100 points

24 l · 1397 g · Frauen und Männer

The Backland FR 24+ from Atomic features well-designed attachment options. Top and back panel access were positively rated, but the minimalist shoulder straps were perceived as too minimalist and noticeable when fully loaded.

239.99 € RRP