Ski touring backpacks usually have a volume of 20L-35L. In terms of capacity, they are very similar to classic day packs. However, backpacks designed for ski touring, offer very practical features that make the tour more enjoyable. Comfortable and ergonomic straps, a nicely padded back and a wide hip belt ensure comfort, while a slim shape provides the necessary freedom of movement on the ski tour. Ski touring backpacks have a separate compartment to store the shovel blade, shovel handle and avalanche probe individually. Objects such as rain jackets or cameras are thus protected from the sharp edges of the shovel, while on the other hand the safety equipment remains very quickly and easily accessible. Loops or straps are attached to both sides of the backpack to fasten the touring skis. The skis are placed with the base facing the backpack in the lower fixation of the binding, the back of the touring binding prevents slipping through. Alternatively, both skis can be put together, fixed with a clip and stretched across the back of the backpack with a loop at the bottom and an extended strap with clip at the top. This solution works very fast and is especially popular in ski tour racing. With both options, the sharp ski edges lie directly on the outer material of the rucksack, so please make sure you use robust outer materials or reinforcements in this area. Modern ski touring backpacks also have a compartment for glasses that is accessible from the outside, which makes it easy to switch from ski goggles to sunglasses and at the same time protecting the expensive glasses and lenses.