Touted as “the ultimate packs made for all snow-play activities,” Osprey’s Kode series of backpacks offer versatile features like ski and snowboard carrying straps, an insulated hydration-reservoir sleeve, and wet and dry organizational pockets.
The Kode 30, the middle size pack in the line, has 1,800 cubic inches (30 liters) of capacity — good for daylong adventures in the snow. $139, www.ospreypacks.com
—Stephen Regenold
This product is a part of a series from a “Winter Gear Roundup” article highlighted on Gear Junkie and an accompanying column on Outside magazine this week. See all the featured products below.
2009/2010 ‘WINTER GEAR ROUNDUP’ PRODUCTS:
- Avalanche Airbag Backpack
- Helly Hansen Uber Down Coat
- Kahtoola TS snowshoes
- Columbia Heated Boots
- POC Receptor BUG Helmet
- Mountain Hardwear Heated Jackets
- ColdAvenger Balaclava
- Black Diamond Agent AvaLung Pack
- Osprey Kode 30 Backpack
- Julbo Revolution Goggle
- Kelty Gunnison Pro Tent
- Sierra Designs Drizone Down Bootie
- La Sportiva Baruntse Boots