How to load skis into The North Face Off Chute 22 ski backpack?

Question

i bought an off chute 22 a few days ago and tried loading my skis on them. i really dont think that im doing it the right way; with all of the harnesses on the backpack, it is very confusing.

anyone know exactly how to load skis? or a website that has diagrams and/or instructions? the backpack did have a small tag with a diagram but it doesnt help at all...

thank you!

Answer 1

A-Frame the skis along the side of the pack. One ski on the right, one on the left and tie the tips together.

I looked at the picture for the pack. Best I can see, there is a shovel or ice axe holder on one side and some sort of other leash near the top that detaches.

In my opinion, based on the pix of the pack, I'd say this pack is much better for snowboarding than it is for skiing. I think the Patrol 35 is a little better for loading skis...the harness point is obvious.

On your pack you'll see a lower side strap and an upper side strap. My guess is that's what they intend you to strap the skis to...base of the ski against the pack.

TNF has never been good with directions on how to use their packs and what everything is for. We used to sit around at our gear shop and try to figure most of it out...then when the TNF reps would visit we'd have to ask them....half of them didn't know either.