When you are hiking the ridge for fresh tracks, pushing into the sidecountry, or just carrying an extra layer and some water for a full day of resort laps, a standard school backpack won't cut it. You need a pack that stays glued to your back, balances the load, and withstands freezing temperatures. At The Drop, our Riding Backpacks collection is strictly for on-mountain use, featuring low-profile packs engineered specifically for skiers and snowboarders.
Dedicated Ski & Board Carry: Dakine & Burton
The most critical feature of a riding pack is how it hauls your setup when you run out of chairlifts. We heavily stock the legendary Dakine snow line—including the iconic Heli Pro and Mission Snow series—alongside premium packs from Burton and Herschel. These packs feature reinforced straps for vertical or horizontal snowboard carry, and diagonal or A-frame ski carry, allowing you to hike efficiently without your gear swaying or knocking into your calves.
Snow Tool & Hydration Storage
If you are venturing past the resort boundaries, organization is a matter of safety. Our riding backpacks feature dedicated, quick-access snow tool sleeves to securely hold your avalanche shovel and probe. Additionally, these packs are built with insulated hydration sleeves built right into the shoulder straps, ensuring your water tube doesn't freeze solid on a sub-zero powder day.
Low-Profile & Spine Protection
Riding with a bulky backpack throws off your center of gravity. The packs in this collection are designed with slim profiles to keep the weight tight against your spine, ensuring your balance remains perfectly centered while carving or spinning. Plus, many models feature padded back panels that double as an extra layer of spine protection against heavy park impacts.
The Drop: Canada’s Premium Snow Hub
Gear up for the slackcountry. Shop our massive collection of ski and snowboard riding backpacks online with fast shipping across Canada, or visit our 11,000-square-foot store in Grande Prairie, Alberta to test the board carry systems and feel the ergonomic fit for yourself.
