Try to suck a breathe out of your duffle-bag when you perhaps get buried under 4 feet of snow. The difference is life or death. And for those that know, this backpack kicks ass! Are there even any skiers here? Telemark, Boarder, anyone?
I live in CO. We have the best mountains in the country! I don't think people who don't ski/board get it, or perhaps they live in crappy ski areas. This backpack is sweet!