Although it was originally built for ski patrollers, the Patrol Pack has become our most versatile large day pack. Which is handy, because it felt a bit rude keeping it just for the pros.
Somewhere in the sweet spot between comfort, capacity and common sense, the Patrol found its people. Ski patrollers, hunters, photographers, climbers, backcountry skiers, splitboarders and lightweight bushwalkers all seem to get along with it. Funny that. A good pack that carries awkward gear properly tends to be useful in more than one place.
From the Snowies to Tassie, the Vic High Country and any cold, steep bit of Australia where you need more than a sandwich and blind optimism, the Patrol is built to haul the odd shaped stuff without carrying on about it.
The padded C Lam harness and waist belt keep things comfortable for long days under load. The front shovel pocket gives fast access when you actually need your shovel, and in summer it doubles nicely for a jacket, snacks or whatever else you want close to hand.
Ice axe loops are there, obviously. Side pockets take shovel handles or water bottles, while internal pockets handle a hydration bladder or avalanche probes. Ski tail straps on the lower sides, paired with a side release buckle on the upper compression strap, make ski carry simple. It is also compatible with our DB Boardstraps, sold separately, for hauling a snowboard.
The boxy base shape is built for the weird loads ski patrollers tend to carry, which also makes it bloody useful for everyone else. Tools, camera gear, alpine kit, spare layers, lunch, first aid, or the mysterious heavy thing your mate forgot to mention until the car park.
Features
- Cushy padded C Lam harness and waist belt for all day comfort
- Front shovel pocket for fast access, or summer storage for a jacket and snacks
- Ice axe loops
- Side pockets for shovel handles or water bottles
- Internal pockets for hydration bladder or avalanche probes
- Ski tail straps on the lower sides
- Side release buckle on upper compression strap for easy ski carry
- Compatible with DB Boardstraps, sold separately, for snowboard carry
- Boxy base shape for awkward loads and proper patrol style gear
