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Outside best winter packs 2023
Many winter-oriented packs sport some combination of straps, avy-tool storage, and sundry compartments. The Patrol 40 seems to have them all: Six compressions straps enable A-frame and diagonal ski carry as well as snowboard carry, and a side access panel makes it easy to grab camera, water bottles, and mittens during transitions...
Bottom Line: A ski-touring and ski-mountaineering pack for those who haul heavy loads and lots of ungainly gear, and/or those who like to stay organized.
![EVOC protection backpack worn by skier skiing cold smoke powder in high altitude mountain landscape](http://evocsports.ca/cdn/shop/files/EVOC-FW20-21_1_{width}x.jpg?v=1663955644)
![EVOC snow sports skier or snowboarder making first turn down mountain](http://evocsports.ca/cdn/shop/files/EVOC-FW20-21_8_{width}x.jpg?v=1663955546)