As the decades go past, I find myself carrying a day pack with more and more stuff in it. Some of my skiing maybe by myself, with no one around. I just went for a 4 hour ski in a big loop and saw absolutely no one on the trail.
So let us look as to what is inside it.
I use a Deuter Futura 28, for both summer and winter. Of course the pack is lighter in the summer, but there are somethings I carry all the time.
In the bottom is always a first aid kit with Advil, and a half roll of toilet paper. There are some nylon pants, and a bright colored shell with a warm toque and mitts. I throw my ski booties in if it is colder then -20C along with another pair of socks. A orange whistle is tied to a front strap that can be reached at any time.
In the outside side pockets is a small rolled up pad that I can sit or kneel on, any time. On the other side is a container of liquid, either hot chocolate or some form of water.
Inside the upper pack is food. Today it was a peanut butter and jam sandwich, some sliced oranges and another bottle of sugared water. There are always a couple of energy bars, but they are used just for emergencies. I always try to leave enough room, so that as I get too warm, there is room for the clothes to fit inside the upper pack.
I also carry wax for the day, with one warmer and one colder wax then what is called for, a scraper and a cork. When needed, I will also carry klister.
In the winter if you need fire, you will probably want it quick, so I carry a baggy of lint with waterproof matches.
In the inside of the upper pocket is a zipper pocket that carries a Swiss Army knife, large bandanna, space blanket, neoprene face mask, Buffy, 50 feet of thin strong red nylon rope and 2 23N carabiners, and some Dermatone skin protector.
Just 2 years ago, I did get caught out in a snow storm with white out conditions, and had to use some of what I carry all the time, to make it back safe and sound. Use emergency clothing that is bright.
The outside center pocket usually has wallet in baggy, and keys clipped in.
The cell phone is carried against my body but reception is, limited in some places, less then 35 minutes from the city.
Normally I carry a DSLR camera on the front of me, with a special strap, so the camera does not sway at any time. I can be taking a picture in less then 3 seconds. The time it takes to shoot some shots is fine with me, as I need to rest more, and I like taking pictures of nature.
I certainly will carry a map, if I do not know the area, but almost all areas I ski in are track set with maps at each intersection.
Have FUN , Go SKI!
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