"I'm going to make my debut in the backcountry this season!" "I want to buy a new backpack soon." For such skiers and snowboarders, we would like to introduce an excellent backpack that BC professional guides confidently recommend to their guests (customers).
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ARC'TERYX ｜RUSH SK32
It is a roll top type and can be expanded from 32ℓ to a maximum of 40ℓ. A backpack that achieves weight reduction while increasing durability by placing two types of high-performance materials in the right places. Optimized for portability, weather protection and organization for backcountry tours. Skis can be attached to the A-frame.
Capacity: 32ℓ
Size (Height x Width x Depth): 63 x 28 x 32cm
Weight: 920g
Color: Black (2 Fluidity colors)
¥36,300
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Daichi Terui: "It feels stable both when moving and when skating."
It's light, packs well, and doesn't affect the center of gravity. There is a sense of stability during action and gliding.
"There are various points that I can recommend using it in the mountains" Jun Nagai
This is the point that I use and like in the mountains.
As it is, it will be a point that can be recommended to guests. 1. It looks cool!
2. Backcountry bag designed for balanced and comfortable carrying
3. Simple, lightweight, weatherproof, durable and waterproof
4. Convenient removable helmet fastening system
5 With the roll top, you can create several liters of capacity with the number of turns
6. The side zipper is wide, making it easy to take out the contents
7. You can arrange the attachment of gear with silicon bands, etc. You can choose length size short/regular
Reviewer
JUNRINA mountain serviceJun
Nagai
[Main guide area] All of Hokkaido
[Qualifications]
JMGA Climbing Guide Stage Ⅲ
・JMGA Ski Guide Stage Ⅱ
・JAN Avalanche Worker Level 1
BCA｜STASH30
to load ice ax, skis, snowboard, fleece goggle pocket, dehumidification holes and most importantly freeze protection stash hydration sleeve and BC link .
Capacity: 30ℓ
Weight: 1,490g
Color: Tan (3 colors, Moss Green, Black)
¥25,300
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"BC gear is well stored and easy to take out" Yuu Takeo
A backpack that is easy to store and take out your BC gear. Since it is a manufacturer that specializes in backcountry development, there are not many drawbacks.
Reviewer
Bantei -bamboo tail-
Yu TAKEO
[Main guide area] Hakuba area
[Qualifications]
・JMGA ski/snowboard guide stage II
・Mountaineering guide stage II
"Equipment necessary for a 1-day tour can be easily stored" Iwao Saeki
You can easily store all the equipment you need. Both the back and shoulder belts are hard to get snow on the part that hits the body. The back access allows for smooth loading and unloading of equipment.
Reviewer
Roll
Saeki Iwao Saeki
[Main guide area] Mt. Tateyama / Others: Mt. Tateyama, Mt. Tsurugi, Hakuba, Myoko
[Qualifications]
JMGA mountain guide stage II
, JMGA ski guide stage II
Klatternsen｜Ull Backpack 30L
A lightweight ski touring backpack for half-day or full-day missions. Ergonomically designed. The original 210 denier ripstop fabric boasts a water pressure resistance of 10,000mm. With a simple structure that opens and closes with a drawcord, you can easily put your luggage from the top with a closure system that can be opened and closed with one hand. Compression is also possible with a one-roll top. Loop webbing on the outside allows you to attach any equipment such as poles and ice axes. An internal avalanche safety pocket also helps organize your gear.
Capacity: 30ℓ
Size (Height x Width x Depth): 58 x 29 x 16cm
Weight: 843g
Color: Raven (Burnt Russet, 2 colors)
¥49,500
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Shohei Sasaki because it is lightweight and comfortable to carry.”
It is a model with less capacity of Trud 44L. There is no rain lid, and since it is a roll top, it can be compressed according to the amount of luggage. Lightweight and comfortable to carry is recommended.
ReviewerCIRCLE
GAME guide
serviceShohei Sasaki
[Main guide area] All of Hokkaido
[Qualifications]
・JMGA Climbing Guide Stage Ⅱ
・JMGA Ski Guide Stage Ⅱ
・JAN Avalanche Operator Level 1
PLUS ONE WORKS | SHUMARI 35
Convenient roll-top gear rack, safety gear stored in dedicated compartment. Rear access, pocket for 2 goggles. The shoulder straps and frame are designed for the Japanese body shape to reduce the weight of the luggage and hinder movement during gliding. .
Capacity: 35ℓ
Weight
Size (back length): 50cm
Color: Glass Hopper (Navy, Silver, Coke Red, 4 colors)
¥25,300
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"It is very important for beginners not to shake and to have a sense of stability that does not tire the body." Tomohiro Shakawa
The rigidity of the rucksack has a good effect on slipping. A backpack that does not shake and a sense of stability that does not tire your body are very important points for backcountry beginners. A design that is easy to use even for beginners, such as a separate room for storing snow-covered gear, including climbing skins, such as shovels and probes, and a room for items that you don't want snow in, as well as back access and long back length. is finished.
Reviewer
COLOR SPORT CLUB
Tomohiro Tonegawa
guide
area] Hakuba VALLEY (Hakuba, Otari, Omachi) / Others: Tateyama, Senjojiki,
Myoko
, Mt.
"Functionality and usability, design" Satoshi Tsukahara
Functionality, usability, and design.
Satoshi Tsukahara ReviewerHokkaido
Backcountry Guys
[Main guide area] Kiroro, Niseko, around Akaigawa / Others: All of Hokkaido
[Qualifications]
JMGA Mountain Guide Stage I
・JMGA Ski Guide Stage II
MYSTERY RANCH | SADDLE PEAK
On the front, an external reinforcement panel with 840d nylon and a heavy-duty carbonite coating is made of highly water-repellent material. Quick-access avalanche gear pocket, top glove pocket, and convenient buckles that are easy to operate even with gloved fingers. With a retractable helmet holder, diagonal type ski carry, and hydration support, it is packed with functions necessary for a day in the mountains despite its compact size.
Capacity: 25ℓ
Weight
Size (Height x Width x Depth): 50x28x27cm
Color: Techno (Black in 2 colors)
¥25,850
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"Capacity, shape and comfort to carry what you need!" Akiko Nakae
For guests, we recommend a backpack that has the capacity, shape, and comfort to carry everything you need. Cool is the best!
Reviewer
Epic Japan
Akiko NAKAE
]
Togakushi
, Tateyama / Others: Hokkaido: Asahikawa, Furano area, Eastern Hokkaido, Niseko Completion
GREGORY | TARGHEE FT35
Detached top allows you to freely insert and remove the contents of the main pack, skis can be attached without removing the pack, zippers are easy to use even when wearing gloves, hipbelt webbing is completely removable, and each part is lightweight and removable. It is also possible to choose the parts you need and reduce the extra weight, which is great for a 1-day tour.
Capacity: 35ℓ (S/M) 38ℓ (M/D)
Weight: 1300g (S/M), 1430g (M/D)
Size (height x width x depth):
71.1 x 28 x 25.4cm (S/M) 76.2×28×25.4cm (M/D)
Color: Spark navy
¥36,300
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"About 35L is just the right size for versatility, including day trips" Toyokazu Nakano
The TARGHEE FT35 has the same basic performance as the TARGHEE, and is an easy-to-use pack that fits a shovel and probe very well for backcountry use. About 35L is just the right size for versatility, whether it's for a day trip or if you're staying at a mountain hut. Although it cannot be accessed from the back, it is a top-loading type and easy to use. Of course, it is comfortable to carry and has a good fit, so you won't be shaken by your luggage while skiing.
Reviewer
Infield
Toyokazu Nakano
/
Kubiki Others : Mt. Tate, Mt. Chokai, etc.
BCA｜FLOAT E2‐35
'22-23 season, new battery-powered float bag from BCA. The new E2 system uses Alpride's supercapacitor fan drive system to store energy and power the compressor during deployment. It stores and releases energy based on magnetic energy instead of chemical reactions like secondary batteries. For this reason, it is attractive that it is highly reliable even at low temperatures.
Capacity: 35ℓ
Weight: 2,792 g (S/M with E2 system), 2,842 g (M/L with E2 system)
Size: S/M, M/L
Color: Moss Green (3 colors)
¥159,500
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"It's lightweight, well-balanced, and has all the functions needed for a BC." Kazuya Igarashi
The FLOAT E2-35 is lightweight, packs well-balanced, and has the features needed for BC.
The float system is sure and highly reliable. Just because you're a beginner, it doesn't mean you don't need a float bag at all. Anyone can easily understand how to use it. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skier, it does not mean that you will not die if you have a float bag, but it will lead to an understanding of safety and the improvement and enlightenment of safety awareness for BC and powder skiing as a whole.
Reviewer
Kagura Powder Station
Kazuya Igarashi
[Main guide area] Enter from the BC gate at the top of Kagura Ski Resort No. 5 Romance Lift / Others: Tateyama, Mt.
Gassan
, Mt.
Deuter｜FREERIDER 30
By maintaining a uniform shape from the top to the bottom, the fitting function during gliding is enhanced and the weight is reduced. Convenient back access, large front pocket for safety gear, and top pocket for goggles and gear straps. The attachment of the ski can be 2way of A frame diagonal. While it has the capacity and functions for a full-fledged 1-day tour, it is attractive that it is extremely cost-effective at the 10,000 yen range.
Capacity: 30ℓ
Weight
Size (Height x Width x Depth): 54 x 34 x 18cm
Color: Marine x Ink (Cinnamon x Almond, Black 3 colors)
¥19,800
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"Simple and easy to use is perfect for a 1-day tour" Makoto Kuroda
Its simplicity and ease of use make it perfect for a 1-day tour. I am also grateful that the weight of the rucksack itself is suppressed and easy to carry. It is also good that the use of hydration is considered.
Reviewer
Makoto Kuroda
Kuroda Mountain Guide Office
guide
] Focusing on Joshinetsu, to the area of your choice
Patagonia ｜Snowdrifter Pack 30L
A versatile pack designed for all-day backcountry use. With a dedicated avalanche gear compartment, you can easily access the contents through the back panel with your gear attached. Made with 100% recycled materials.
Capacity: 30ℓ
Weight: 1,191g
Size (Height x Width x Depth): 54 x 30 x 17cm (S/M), 59 x 30 x 17cm (L/XL)
Color: Black (Red in 2 colors)
¥23,100
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Kazuya Furuse "The rear access is convenient, simple and easy to use"
The point of recommendation is that the back access is easy to use, simple and easy to use.
Reviewer
LOCUS GUIDE SERVICE
Kazuya Furuse
[Main guide area] Hakuba area
[Qualifications]
JMGA Ski Guide Stage II
JAN Avalanche Operator Level 2
GREGORY | Targhee 32
In the 2022-23 season, the material of the main body was made more durable, and the front was updated with dedicated pockets for avalanche gear and snow tools. Perimeter frame with flexibility, alumite hooks with high durability even in cold climates, all-around compression, helmet carry that can be stored and adjusted, ski carry compatible with both diagonal and A frames. A standard GREGORY model with a shoulder harness that allows a hydration tube to pass through and many other functions.
Capacity: 30ℓ (S) 45ℓ (M), 48ℓ (L)
Weight: 1370g (S), 1470g (M), 1570g (L)
Size (height x width x depth):
59.7/29.2/25.4cm (S)
64.9H/29.2/26.7cm (M) 69.9/29.2/26.7cm (L)
Color: Atlantis Blue
¥31,900
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"Good balance for both hiking and riding" Ryuta Asahi
The Gregory Targhee 32 is well balanced for both hiking and riding. Simple and easy to use. Patagonia's "Snow Drifter 20 & 30" is also recommended.
ReviewerRhythm
Works
Ryuta Asahi
[Main guide area] Shirakawa-go, Tateyama, Hakuba, Hirayu, Mt. Houki Daisen *mainly Hida
Mountains
and Ryohaku
Mountains
MILLET｜D-tour30
A new MILLET featured backpack for the 2022-2023 season, packed with features that make mountain skiing safe and comfortable.
Removable safety gear pocket and side zipper access to the main compartment. You can quickly use the gear you need, such as small pockets and attachments, and support your activities in the mountains. It is packed with features that make climbing and riding comfortable, such as a ski carrier that supports both A-frame and diagonal ski carriers, and an attached helmet holder.
Capacity: 30ℓ
Weight: 1030g
Size (Height x Width x Depth): 27 x 52 x 18cm
Color: RED/SAPHIR (2 SAPHIR colors)
¥29,920
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"Easy-to-use design with key points, fits your back" Yuuki Ito
"D-tour30" is a new mountain ski model from Millet. Easy-to-use design with key points such as pockets and straps in various places. It is shaped to fit your back so that you don't feel uncomfortable wearing a backpack when you are skating.
Reviewer
Vertical Land
Yuki Ito
[Main guide area] Around Hakuba Village, Nagano
Prefecture
,
Northern
Alps
OSPREY | Solden 32
A feeling of fitting is outstanding while getting enough capacity. She is a popular model who receives high evaluations from users who place particular importance on sliding. She's very well-balanced and the weight is evenly distributed so you don't feel the weight when you carry it on your back. Two-chamber construction with rear access and rain lid. There is also a small storage space on the waist belt, which is convenient for storing active foods and small items.
Capacity: 32ℓ
Weight: 1,150g
Size (Height x Width x Depth): 54/ 31/28cm
Color: Dust moss green/black
¥26,400
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"It's designed to reach the itchy spot, and the capacity is just right." Chikara Nakajima
There are two rooms that can be separated from wet ones, and basically anything with an opening at the back is OK. A waist harness is required. Among them, "OSPREY Solden 32" is recommended. A goggle pocket to prevent scratches on the back access that cannot be compromised, a zipper pocket and gear loop on the hip belt, a dual position helmet carry, and so on.
Reviewer
RIKI JAPOW GUIDERiki
NakajimaRiki Nakajima
[Main guide area] Around Tomamu, Around Furano, Around Asahikawa / Others: Niseko, Rusutsu, Nozawa Onsen
[Qualifications]
JMGA Climbing Guide Stage II
, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II
, JAN Avalanche Operator Level 1
