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Buying a backpack for snowboarding can be a tricky business. These days, even a single brand might produce around too dozen different models. Finding just the right one isn’t always an easy task, but it’s an important one. If you’re venturing into the backcountry, having the right pack with the right gear won’t just make things easier; it’ll save your life. Of course, there’s no point splurging on a top-of-the-range option endorsed by some ice-axe wielding mountain man when you’re only going to be using it to carry your sandwiches up the hill – or your laptop onto the plane. You’ll be glad you put in the extra effort to find the right one when, like Austin Powers, you can triumphantly say “that’s my bag, baby”. We’ve tested a varied set to get you started:
