Why We Like The D-Route 17L Backpack
The D-Route Backpack is designed to venture outside of the resort, but its low-profile design is still plenty comfortable and out of the way on the chairlift. This minimalist pack is built to easily store a shovel and probe, an extra layer or pair of goggles, and even a reservoir full of cool water. It accommodates even extra-wide skis and split snowboards with ease, thanks to its stow-away diagonal-carry web loops, so we can bootpack into the backcountry for the freshest lines.
Details
- Low-profile ski pack for dawn patrol laps and backcountry trips
- High-denier nylon with protective carbonite and wax coatings
- Water-resistant zippers prevent moisture from seeping in
- Main compartment access under the lid or through the side zip
- Minimalist but spacious, enough for safety gear and more
- Internal sleeve for organizing gear or stashing a hydration pack
- Diagonal carry ideal for bootpacking with skis or a splitboard
- Webbing waistbelt offers extra stability when ascending the peak
- Item #MYTD01K
- Material
- [face fabric] 840D nylon, carbonate coating, [sides] 320D NP PHantom Ripstop, wax coating
- Volume
- 17L (1050cu in)
- Support/Suspension
- high-density frame sheet
- Shoulder Straps
- adjustable
- Waist Belt
- fixed, adjustable
- Hydration Compatible
- internal sleeve
- Reservoir Included
- not included
- Access
- top, side zip
- Pockets
- 1 soft-lined zippered lid
- Gear Loops
- daisy chains
- Ski Carry
- diagonal
- Dimensions
- 19 x 9.5 x 8in
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 9.6oz
- Activity
- ski, snowboard
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
4.5 based on 40 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 5, 2024
Awesome
Used as an inbounds resort pack and it was great! Didn’t even know it was there. Worked great wearing on the lift also
Originally reviewed on mysteryranch.com
January 16, 2024
Perfect for inbounds skiing
I can fit everything I need for a day of inbounds skiing. You can barely tell it’s there while riding and the buckles are super easy to work with your gloves on. Could possibly use a side compression strap to keep things from accumulating towards the bottom but that’s just being a bit nitpicky.
Originally reviewed on mysteryranch.com
June 4, 2023
Big enough
Just finished a one day ski of Mt Baker with the D, and wingman pocket. Did a slight mod to carry the ice ax. Plenty of room for extra layers and glacier gear. With the wingman you can get a ton done with this pack!
Originally reviewed on mysteryranch.com
May 17, 2023
Hope it survives
Got this product to be my commuter back. Was looking for MR quality of build, funcionality and rain resistant. Out of the box seems like a cheaply made product that will not stand the test of time. Waist strap is tiny and narrow. Would be ok to hold your lunch and a small bottle of water, but anything with much weight, this pack would be uncomfortable and not hold up well. Sorry MR, nothing like the firepack I own...
Originally reviewed on mysteryranch.com
March 8, 2023
Ideal for the Resort Skier/Boarder
Purchased this pack just before heading west for a week of snowboarding. I've owned the larger version (Saddle Peak) for years but wanted something smaller for this trip. The D-Route proved perfect. Large enough for an extra layer, water bladder, repair kit, and a small SLR camera. Top pocket is small, but still accommodates a few essentials that you want easier access to throughout the day. The side zip access is a real bonus - makes it super easy to dig out small items that inevitably make their way to the bottom of the pack during the day. The overall low profile was great when riding the lifts - so much so that I didn't feel the need to remove it while loading. Well built, and worth the price.
Originally reviewed on mysteryranch.com
February 25, 2023
Nice, but lacking quality control
It's a nice little pack for slack-country laps, but the one I received was lacking in quality control. One of the cinch straps for the lid is significantly shorter compromising the pack's carrying capacity. Most likely someone got to the end of the webbing spool and simply did not care about the end product. Still functional and probably a rare occurrence, but disappointing.
Originally reviewed on mysteryranch.com
February 10, 2023
Perfect for minimal missions
Bought this for resort sidecountry, and morning bootpacks up Mt. Glory. Both it does extremely well. Large enough to stuff a few essentials, but small enough to keep you from overloading. This is likely not your "all-day tour" pack, nor is it really designed to be. If you have other packs, and you are in the market for a minimalist option, this is it. The only improvement I would suggest would be to make the torso a bit taller, but I'm 6'3" with large shoulders so feels a bit small, but not unusably so. Probably not an issue for the average person.
Originally reviewed on mysteryranch.com
February 3, 2023
Just the basics
This pack is perfect for quick laps in the slackcountry. Enough room for a probe, shovel, skins, water, a FAK, and a snack. Also great for in bounds skiing especially with small children when you need to carry more than fits in a jacket. The slim profile makes it easy to wear on a lift and the side zip make the contents easily accessible.
Originally reviewed on mysteryranch.com
January 9, 2023
Wish it worked with a snowboard!
When I purchased I thought it was designed for inbounds hiking, only having splitboard carry options and no snowboard carry is inconvenient.
Originally reviewed on mysteryranch.com
January 4, 2023
Tiny but Mighty
In a world full of heavily designed ski packs the D-Route bucks the trend. A lid pocket, hydration sleeve, and side entry provide the bells and whistles. Diagonal ski carrying gets the job done when booting out of bounds. The pack sits well on the lift. Carries lunch or other necessities well. Fits my average torso nicely. I honestly don’t remember it’s there most of the time. If I were to provide some constructive feedback I’d say add a key clip in the lid, or a small zippered pocket inside the pack to store stuff I don’t want in my pocket of my pants.
Originally reviewed on mysteryranch.com
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November 19, 2021
I love Mystery Ranch b/c they are legit and know how to make purpose-built goods. That said, does this pack that's advertised for the backcountry, have a dedicated avy pocket?
September 24, 2021
Does the new updated version have a dedicated hydration port? Or is it still designed to run out the side? Thanks!
September 21, 2021
Can you post a picture that shows the hip belt? I like a substantial hip belt on my ski packs and am a little concerned about the size of this one. Thanks!
March 20, 2020
Can you include in your pictures the provision for the pack to be Hydration reservoir compatible?
February 28, 2020
Is there a way to either detach or stow the waist strap when not in use?
January 4, 2020
How water resistant is this pack?
November 6, 2019
What reservoirs are compatible with this pack and won’t freeze?
November 1, 2019