Sure beats a water bottle
I bought this pack specifically for skiing. So far i can't find anything wrong with it. It holds a decent amount of water and its small enough to wear on the lift with pocket room for a few small things like a candy bar, hat, cell phone, etc. It has great insulation that actually does keep the water from freezing but i have yet to test it below 15 degrees F. One last thing, if you use this when its cold make sure you put a hand warmer in the hose strap pocket to keep the water in the hose from freezing.Over all a great investment.

Great product.
Perfect sized pockets for everything you need while skiing. Just remember to fill with warm water before you go, even with the hose insulation it can freeze if you fill up with cold.

Great Purchase!
I used it for skiing and it worked great. Just the right capacity for water and room for other essentials like snacks, my glucometer and lunch. I am looking forward to using it for hiking in the summer.I recommend it.

Great Hydration Pack
Used for skiing. Low Profile works well on lift or short hikes, though it doesn't have ski carry straps so you have to shoulder it. Very minimal. I would recommend this pack for day trips skiing or hiking... even when very cold, it didn't freeze up, was always comfortable. Straps all stow nicely and has just enough extra space for additional stuff (snacks, etc...) you might want with you. I took one pretty good spill landing on an icy mogul right on the pack and no burst bladder, too.