When you are coming down the chute the last thing you need is for your backpack to get in the way. Wearing the Dakine Chute Backpack you won't have to worry. Designed with the backcountry skier in mind Dakine thought of everything when they designed the Chute; pockets for all your snow tools and shovel retractable ski carry load compression straps insulated hydration sleeve and a back access entry point so the back panel will stay snow-free when you stop for lunch.