How to Pick a Ski Backpack for Your Child

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A backpack allows your child to tote assorted ski garb easily, which should make it harder for the child to lose those items.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Pick a backpack with at least two pockets - a large pocket for items such as boots or a coat and a smaller one for more fragile things such as goggles or a sandwich.
Step 2

Look for a backpack with either a chest strap or a hip strap. Either one will help keep the pack snug to your child's body. This feature allows your child to ski with the backpack if needed.
Step 3

Think about a pack in child-size proportions. If the pack's too big, it will be uncomfortable and your child won't want to use it.
Step 4

Decide on a pack that has adequate buckles and zippers, so that items placed in the pack stay inside.
Step 5

Use a backpack yourself. Your child will want to imitate you.
Step 6

Make sure the pack is large enough to carry all the necessary ski items: goggles, hat, gloves, sunscreen, coat, vest, scarf and so forth.

Tips & Warnings

A backpack makes preparing for and leaving the slopes a bit more hassle-free.
A school backpack can pull double duty as a ski tote.
Skiing is a physically demanding sport that can result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek the proper equipment and training before undertaking this activity.

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