Patagonia SnowDrifter 20L (Fall 2022)

Built for quick descents into the backcountry, the ambassador-driven SnowDrifter 20L has a close-fitting, freeride-oriented design that stays steady (and comfortable) on the wildest descents. It opens via a long clamshell zipper that provides fast access to the main compartment, which includes individual sleeves for your snow safety tools. Sized to carry extra layers, extra calories and other short-tour essentials, it also provides multiple ski and board carry options (as well as helmet carry) with front compression straps for boards and skis, and side compression straps for skis—all with locking cam buckles.

A separate microfleece-lined pocket keeps your goggles handy and protected from sharp edges. The clean suspension system incorporates heat-venting, snow-sloughing mesh on the shoulder straps, back panel and padded waistbelt for all-day carrying comfort; zippered stash pockets on the waistbelt hold all the items you want to keep close at hand. The top-mounted haul handle is reinforced and sized for gloves, and the hydration-system compatible design has an insulated hydration sleeve to keep liquids from freezing.

Made from 100% recycled fabrics including burly 420-denier CORDURA® 100% recycled nylon plain weave for puncture and abrasion resistance and a lining of 200-denier 100% recycled polyester plain weave. Both fabrics have a polyurethane coating and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish.