Deuter Freeride Pro 30 Backpack - 1850cu in

I bought this pack on a whim, having read a little about Deuter packs on the web. I am very happy with the results. The pack is balanced and comfortable to wear for long hours on the skin track. Attaching skis is easy and intuitive with two different options for travel. The main compartment can be accessed from a couple of different zippers and the hydration bladder sleeve is well designed. Overall, a fantastic pack. I like the fleece lined top pocket, which keeps camera and phone batteries from getting killed in the cold.

i adore this pack. its the best size has the best configuration and is extremely durable. it holds 2 water bottles well and plenty of gear. i love how many pockets it has. its also very comfortable even with a lot of weight in it.

i adore this pack. its the best size has the best configuration and is extremely durable. it holds 2 water bottles well and plenty of gear. i love how many pockets it has. its also very comfortable even with a lot of weight in it.

I absolutely love this pack and all the great features it has. The vertical carry is great for a snowboard and you can still attach your helmet in between the bindings. The pack has a lot of options for adjusting the fit. The hip belt provides a lot of support for heavy loads. The internal probe sleeve helps to keep things organized as well as other zippered pockets for various items. One of the great features for long hikes is the backside entry system. Often you need to take off layers on a long hike, and there is no other way to get inside the main compartment when the board is attached. This pack is highly recommended.

I use this pack for day trips in the backcountry. The best thing about the pack is that the back breathes. The material allows for some flow of air between the pack and the wearer's back so that your back stays cool and dry. I've seen this sort of feature in mountaineering packs, but not in a ski pack that also has the separate wet/dry compartments. All of the other features are great, the pack is light and stiff and the goggles pouch is particularly handy

I absolutely love this pack. I use it for winter hiking and have probably taken it out 30 to 40 times. I find it to be the perfect size for winter day trips when you need more clothes and extras than you would in the summer. First off, the pack is very ridgid and holds its shape, and the material seems to be very tough. It is full of features including a removable hip belt, many pockets and straps, and a main compartment that is divided in two. All of this makes for easy organization. The straps on the back are very easy to use for attaching snowshoes, though I have not used them for attaching skis or a snowboard so I can't comment on that. I like the fact that the main compartment opens from the side of the pack that touches your back. This way I can drop the bag on the snow or dirt, take stuff in or out, then put the bag back on all without getting any dirt or snow on the side of the bag that goes on my back. This zipper configuration also makes it easy to get into the pack even when I have snowshoes straped on the outside. Only downside is that the pack is a bit heavy for its size at 4 pounds. Bottom line: this isn't the simplest pack out there but if you like pockets and features you'll probably like it.

I bought this pack a month ago, have used it about 20 times now and I love it. I primarily use it for backcountry skiing and hiking.
The pack is very rigid so things don't bunch up at the bottom of it. The waist straps are rigid as well and hug my hips so whether hiking around or skiing downhill the pack stays with me however I move. The shoulder straps are wide and soft, and they make the pack feel great with a heavy load. There are two compartments that make it great for dividing things like my shovel and snow saw from my skins and extra layers. I can use the showshoe carry as a vertical ski carry which I also like. The front of the pack is made of some sort of rubber so things don't get wet which is great on days with lots of short hikes. I wish the bottom were made of the same material.
My only complaint about the pack is the back access zippers tend to get stuck. But the top zippers work fine so getting little things in a hurry is never an issue.
I would strongly recommend this product to anyone.