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VAKT

5 Reasons to Pack Your Ski Layers Flat in One Carry-On Backpack

Puffer, fleece, base layers, the hoodie for après: the bulky stuff eats a whole duffel. The VAKT Ski Pack pumps the air out so your layers pack flat. Pack Friday night, ride Saturday.

October sale, 30% off, ends Oct 31
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The VAKT Pack open on a lodge floor, ski layers and a puffer sealed flat, helmet, goggles and gloves beside it

The Ski Pack vs. extra duffel

VAKTExtra duffel
LayersPuffers and fleece pack flatAir in every layer fills the bag
SizeWithin common US carry-on sizeOne more bag to check or haul
AirportOn your back, hands free for the ski bagAnother strap on the same shoulder
CarrySlides over a suitcase handle tooCarried, every step

The short version: Your layers pack flat in one carry-on backpack, so the ski bag holds the gear and you skip the extra duffel.

Reason 1 of 5

Pump the air out. Your puffer packs flat.

A puffer is mostly air. Your clothes go in the main compartment, which seals. Zip it, run the small pump that comes in the box, and the air comes out. The puffer, the fleece and three base layers lie flat instead of filling a duffel.

Left: a tall loose pile of sweaters and a puffy jacket on a bed. Right: the same clothes sealed flat in the open VAKT PackAir inAir out

Reason 2 of 5

One carry-on, not another duffel.

46 × 32 × 16 cm, and it expands to 22 cm deep when you need the room. That's within the common US carry-on size (22 × 14 × 9 in). Airlines differ, so check yours. Ski bag on one shoulder, the Pack on your back, both hands free for coffee and the boarding pass.

46 × 32 × 16 cmExpands to 22 cmPump in the boxLaptop compartmentSuitcase-handle sleeveShoulder strap
A skier walking through an airport with the VAKT Pack on their back and a ski bag on one shoulder

Reason 3 of 5

Puffers and layers, flat and sealed.

Bulky layers are the reason ski trips need two bags. Seal them flat in the main compartment and they stop fighting your boots and helmet for room. Heading home? Let the wet stuff dry first, then seal it and go.

A lofted black puffer next to the same puffer sealed flat, a hand pressing the pump on the linerLoftedSealed flat

Reason 4 of 5

Take it on the first trip of the season.

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Reason 5 of 5

$154 until Oct 31.

The VAKT Ski Pack is $220. For the October sale it's 30% off with code OCTOBER30: $154, with free shipping. The sale ends Oct 31 at 11:59 pm ET, before the season gets going.

The black VAKT Pack standing on a light grey backdrop, its small cube pump beside it
October sale, 30% off, ends Oct 31
The VAKT Pack open on an oak floor, folded clothes sealed flat in the clear liner, the pump beside it

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The VAKT Ski Pack

$220$154

With code OCTOBER30, applied when you check out from this page. Ends Oct 31, 11:59 pm ET. From Nov 1 it's $220.

  • Puffers and layers pack flat
  • Within common US carry-on size
  • Pump in the box, free shipping
Get the VAKT Ski Pack: $154

30-day money-back guarantee. Not happy? Send us a photo of the product within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund the product price.

Questions

Does it replace my ski bag?

No. Skis, boards and poles still go in a ski or board bag. The Pack is for your clothes and layers, so they don't have to ride in there with the gear.

Can I seal damp layers?

Dry them first. A sealed compartment keeps the damp in as well as the air out.

What if the pump dies?

It still zips closed like a normal backpack; you just lose the compression.

Does packing flat make my bag lighter?

No. It saves space, not weight. Your clothes weigh the same flat, so check your airline's weight limit before you fly.

Will it fit as a carry-on?

It's 46 × 32 × 16 cm, and it expands to 22 cm deep when you need the room. That's within the common US carry-on size (22 × 14 × 9 in). Airlines differ, so check yours.

Is it waterproof?

We don't call it waterproof. The fabric is water-resistant, so treat it like any fabric bag in heavy rain.

What's in the box?

The VAKT Ski Pack (black) and its pump. The bag has a laptop compartment, a sleeve that slides over a suitcase handle, and a shoulder strap.

How much is it?

$220. Until Oct 31 at 11:59 pm ET, code OCTOBER30 takes 30% off: $154. It's applied when you check out from this page. Shipping is free.

What if it's not for me?

30-day money-back guarantee. Not happy? Send us a photo of the product within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund the product price.

Pack Friday. Ride Saturday.

Get the Ski Pack: $154