WTF with all the back packs

[Cornhead]

Anyone else remember Joni handwarmers? Do they still make them? My bro had two of them. Used them while making collections on his paper route. Had to tear off those little paper stubs, impossible with gloves on. They worked, bulky, and smelly though


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[Glenn]

Things I don't understand:
Backpacks on the East Coast
People who ski with a bluetooth speaker so we all have to experience their musical choices
Fully rockered powder boards on the East Coast in less than 4" of fresh snow

 

[kbird]

Anyone else remember Joni handwarmers? Do they still make them? My bro had two of them. Used them while making collections on his paper route. Had to tear off those little paper stubs, impossible with gloves on. They worked, bulky, and smelly though

I used to have one when I was a kid, no idea what happen to it. I don't think they make them anymore, but zippo makes a knock-off of them.
http://www.acehardware.com/product/..._clickid=76ff238f-2856-440b-8341-debfcd5edf0c

 

[tumbler]

Saw some great old school fanny packs the past few days.

 

[Smellytele]

Things I don't understand:
Backpacks on the East Coast
People who ski with a bluetooth speaker so we all have to experience their musical choices
Fully rockered powder boards on the East Coast in less than 4" of fresh snow

Also skiing in jeans.

 

[elks]

With two younger boys, not having a backpack would mean constant trips back and forth to the car and depending which resorts you are skiing, that can be a major or minor pain. "I'm thirsty." "I'm hungry." "I'm too hot, can you carry my fleece?" "It's cold, do you have an extra layer?" "My gloves are wet." etc. Welcome to skiing with kids!

I have to say that once you get used to skiing with a backpack, not wearing one feels very odd...

 

[drjeff]

I can't get the obsession that so many of the holiday weekend only crowd has with wearing the jersey of their favorite sports team over their ski coat??? At times this weekend I wasn't sure if I was skiing in VT or in either Madison Square Garden (lots of Knicks and Rangers jerseys) or Metlife Stadium will all of the OBJ Giants jerseys!!!

 

[bootladder]

Secretly, Puckit wants one of these and didn't get it for Christmas...

 

[moresnow]

I get dehydrated easily and don't want to stop a lot so I wear a small pack with a hydration pouch. I don't care if people think I look stupid; I'm out getting more runs instead of stopping for liquids.

This.

Agreed and I think I do too, it seems to make quite a difference for me. I usually only stop once for lunch and that's about it.

And this.

 

[cdskier]

I'm amazed that so many people are concerned with other people having backpacks. I've skied with a backpack for probably 10 years or so now. It started simply because the new camera I got at the time was too big to fit in my jacket pocket. I carry a drink with me in there (non-alcoholic as I too get dehydrated while skiing and prefer to save the beer for after skiing) as well as a small snack. Depending on the weather I may also stash an extra layer in there (or use it to store a layer that I take a layer off while skiing). I sometimes have an extra pair of goggles. And of course my camera is in there (which is now a DSLR camera). I don't believe in leaving anything in the lodge and try to avoid going in the lodge as much as possible.

That said, I'll agree that I don't understand so many kids having backpacks now. I have no issues with adults having them, but I don't see much need for a kid to have one.

 

[kbird]

@Moresnow… here's a great article written about skiing dehydration, it's far more common than most people think.
http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/106...e-ski-hill--improve-performance-and-endurance
Oddly enough, there's also a reference to people skiing with backpacks…
'Ironically, a lot of people were carrying backpacks, but weren’t necessarily drinking,' Seifert notes.
['John Seifert, associate professor in the Movement Science Lab at Montana State University. The exercise physiologist has been studying hydration in skiers for two decades.']

 

[Scruffy]

Also skiing in jeans.

Unless you're rocking it.

 

[Not Sure]

Unless you're rocking it.

I skin in jeans , perfect moisture removal rate for me . Put my ski pants on when I take my skins off.

 

[Puck it]

Secretly, Puckit wants one of these and didn't get it for Christmas...
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I would so rock that shit!

 

[JimG.]

I can't get the obsession that so many of the holiday weekend only crowd has with wearing the jersey of their favorite sports team over their ski coat??? At times this weekend I wasn't sure if I was skiing in VT or in either Madison Square Garden (lots of Knicks and Rangers jerseys) or Metlife Stadium will all of the OBJ Giants jerseys!!!

Go Giants next year for skins.

 

[JimG.]

I'm amazed that so many people are concerned with other people having backpacks.

I have friends who wear hydration and small backpacks same as you.

But when you see a slope full of crouching missiles all wearing backpacks (which only happens holiday time) it does seem odd.

Not really concern I think.

 

[moresnow]

@Moresnow… here's a great article written about skiing dehydration, it's far more common than most people think.
http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/106...e-ski-hill--improve-performance-and-endurance
Oddly enough, there's also a reference to people skiing with backpacks…
'Ironically, a lot of people were carrying backpacks, but weren’t necessarily drinking,' Seifert notes.
['John Seifert, associate professor in the Movement Science Lab at Montana State University. The exercise physiologist has been studying hydration in skiers for two decades.']

I've never peed orange juice.

I usually ski with a bladder that holds up to 3L. There have been days where I've finished a full one. Trees will do that to you.

 

[sugarbushskier]

K2 backpack purchased 3 years ago. Still has tags on as I thought I needed something, but find skiing "light" makes for a better experience. Oh well....

 

[Sugart]

Who gives a shit what other people are doing/wearing. You guys sound like a bunch of Andy Rooneys

 

[gmcunni]

i wear a backpack because the strap on my fannypack broke.