BCA shaves the weight with the Backcountry Access Squall Backpack, but gives you plenty of space for a days worth of gear. Weighing several ounces less than packs that barely carry half the load, this day-plus pack has multiple organizational pockets as well as the included freezeproof hydration system. Skis can be carried diagonally and your gear accessed through the back panel (hallelujah) on this, the Squall Backpack from Backcountry Access.