Backpack Essentials for a Day on the Slopes

The Boreas Monterey backpack is waterproof and with multiple chest straps will stay close to your body

An Australian day of winter riding on the slopes is different to the USA’s Rocky Mountains or Europe’s resorts so you need to pack certain Aussie items to make your day pack complete (vegemite included).

Essentials

1. Klean Kanteen Water Bottle: Like all action sports, the importance of staying hydrated will keep you out on the slopes for longer so you can make the most of your day. Klean Kanteen create reusable bottles that keep your liquids cold for up to 24 hours and you're staying environmentally friendly (buy here)

2. Snack: Finding a spot on the mountain to stop and enjoy the fantastic scenery is important and will be much more affordable if you bring your own delicious trail mix or vegemite sandwiches to share.

3. Flask/Hot Chocolate: Take the edge of an icy day with a sip from a winter warmer.

4. Spare Shirt, Sweater and Thermal: As the day wears on and you get tired your body temperature drops so it's important to add these extra layers so you can stay out for longer. Also if an accident occurs and you're stuck in a position off the beaten track then having another layer to stay warm is critical.

5. Led Lenser SEO 7R Headlamp: You never know what you might find in the backcountry, from ice caves to getting lost. So a the SEO 7R (buy here) could mean the difference between making a safe return - it’s best to be prepared.

6. Sunscreen and Lip Balm: It’s Australia and sunscreen like that from Summit Balm is always necessary especially when we have so many perfect blue sky days!

7. Leatherman Signal: Being prepared for anything should be your motto and with the Leatherman Signal (buy here) you will be. Start a fire, whistle for help or cut yourself out of a binding and come home safe.

8. Camera: it’s going to be a bluebird day and you know capturing a few memories of you and your friends is an important part of the day.