Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 Touring Boot (2026) Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Mens Atomic 24.5 Army Green
Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 Touring Boot (2026) Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Mens Atomic
Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 Touring Boot (2026) Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Mens Atomic
Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 Touring Boot (2026) Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Mens Atomic 24.5 Army Green
Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 Touring Boot (2026) Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Mens Atomic
Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 Touring Boot (2026) Ski Boots - Touring Boots - All Mountain - Mens Atomic
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Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 Touring Boot (2026)

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The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 is a 1,370 gram (size 26.5) touring boot on a 100mm last, pairing a 74-degree stride with a genuine 120 flex and an ISO 9523 sole that works with pin, Shift, and MNC bindings.
Tech Specs
Features

  • Flex: A genuine, progressive 120 for a touring boot, clearly stiffer than the Backland Carbon.
  • Weight: 1,370 g per boot (size 26.5); skimo.co lists 1,410 g at 27.5.
  • Last: 100 mm, medium and slightly roomy fit.
  • Range of Motion: 74 degrees on frictionless mirror pivots.
  • Walk Mode: Free/Lock 4.5 external ski/walk mechanism.
  • Shell: Carbon-loaded polyamide (Grilamid), hybrid overlap, heat-moldable Memory Fit.
  • Liner: 3D Platinum Tour, washable and heat-moldable.
  • Closure: Cross Lace 2.5 instep cable, two buckles, and a 50mm quick-release cam strap.
  • Sole: Atomic Skywalk touring sole (ISO 9523) with tech fittings.
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Stiff Lightweight Touring Boot

Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 Touring Boot

The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 Touring Boot is built for tourers who want a Backland stride with enough shell to ski hard on the way down. A 100mm last fits medium feet with a touch of extra forefoot room, and a carbon-loaded polyamide shell holds a genuine 120 flex. At 1,370 g per boot (size 26.5) and with 74 degrees of cuff rotation the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 suits long tours, ski mountaineering and big descents.

Expert Fit Review Fit profile and recommendations reviewed by CCBB bootfitters.

Is This the Right Boot for You?

Best For
Tourers and ski mountaineers with medium feet, including wider forefeet, who want a 1,370 g boot pairing a 74-degree stride with a genuine 120 flex and a sole that takes Shift and MNC bindings.
Consider Another Boot If
You want the lightest possible boot, have a narrow low-volume foot, or need the damp power of a heavy freeride boot like the Hawx Ultra XTD. The Backland XTD Carbon 120 skis stronger than the Backland Carbon but still gives up power to a 1.8-kilogram crossover.

CCBB Boot Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
4/5
74 degree ROM at 1,370 g
Downhill Performance
4/5
Genuine, progressive 120
Walking Comfort
5/5
Frictionless, tongue-free stride
Transition Speed
4/5
Free/Lock 4.5 lever

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

CCBB Fit Profile

Overall VolumeMedium
Toe BoxMedium
Forefoot VolumeMedium
Instep HeightMedium
Heel HoldGood
Ankle HoldGood
PunchabilityModerate
Heat MoldableYes

Why We Like It

  • At 1,370 g per boot (size 26.5), the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 skis a genuine 120 flex while staying lighter than most 130-flex freeride touring boots.
  • The carbon-loaded shell and cuff give a progressive, predictable flex that we find a real step up from the softer Backland Carbon on the descent.
  • The frictionless mirror pivots and 74-degree range of motion keep the stride long and smooth, nearly matching the lighter Backland Carbon on the uphill.
  • The hybrid overlap shell and Cross Lace 2.5 instep cable make step-in easy on cold mornings and still wrap the foot securely for committing descents.

Best Uses

  • All-day touring and ski mountaineering with a downhill focus
  • Powder touring on skis 100 to 115mm underfoot
  • Skiers who want one boot for pin-tech and Shift setups
  • Medium feet, including wider forefeet
  • Tours where descent control matters as much as the climb

Bootfitter's Advice

The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 fits medium-volume on a 100mm last, wider than the 98mm Backland Carbon and Hawx Ultra boots. We find the forefoot a touch roomy, enough that wide forefeet often fit without pain, while the toe box sits a little lower than most 100mm boots and the instep runs on the lower side of medium. The heel and ankle hold better than the forefoot volume suggests. Confirm length with a shell fit, since it runs close to true Mondo.

The Memory Fit shell, a heat-moldable construction, heat molds and punches, though like all thin touring shells it accepts less modification than a burly alpine boot, so plan modest changes at the sixth-toe and navicular. The 3D Platinum Tour liner is thin and light, so some skiers feel the shell through it and the shell mold does most of the fit work. The instep runs a touch low for very high-arched feet, which may need a punch, while a low instep can be cinched down with the Cross Lace cable.

Fit profile reviewed by CCBB bootfitters. Final sizing should be confirmed with a shell fit whenever possible.

📏 Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Fit and Construction

Weight1,370 g per boot (size 26.5). Weight scales up to 1,410 g at size 27.5.
Last100mm
Flex120. A genuine, progressive 120 for a touring boot, softer and less damp than a 1.8-kilogram freeride crossover but clearly stiffer than the Backland Carbon.
Range of Motion74 degrees
ShellCarbon-loaded polyamide (Grilamid nylon), hybrid overlap, Memory Fit customizable
CuffCarbon-loaded polyamide (Grilamid nylon)

Features and Compatibility

Walk ModeFree/Lock 4.5 external ski/walk mechanism with frictionless mirror pivots
ClosureCross Lace 2.5 instep cable, two buckles, and a 50mm quick-release cam strap
Binding CompatibilityPin-tech (low-tech) touring bindings, hybrid bindings such as the Salomon Shift, and MNC alpine bindings; ISO 9523 touring sole with tech fittings. Not compatible with GripWalk-only or standard ISO 5355 alpine bindings.
SoleAtomic Skywalk touring sole (ISO 9523) with tech fittings
Forward Lean13, 15, 17 degrees
Liner3D Platinum Tour, washable and heat-moldable

Compare the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120

Backland XTD Carbon 120 vs. Atomic Backland Carbon

The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 adds 175 g per boot over the Backland Carbon but skis a genuine 120 flex against the Carbon's soft touring flex, and its ISO 9523 sole adds Shift and MNC compatibility that the tech-only Carbon lacks. Choose the XTD for downhill power and binding range, the Carbon for the lightest, best-walking option.

Shop Atomic Backland Carbon boots

Backland XTD Carbon 120 vs. Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro

Both are stiff touring boots under 1,400 g. The Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro skis a slightly stiffer, damper flex with a four-buckle overlap, while the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 walks with less resistance thanks to its tongue-free shell and 74-degree stride. Descent-focused skiers lean Tecnica; uphill-focused skiers lean Atomic.

Shop Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro boots

Backland XTD Carbon 120 vs. Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 120 BOA

The Hawx Ultra XTD 120 BOA is a full polyurethane 50/50 boot that skis with much more damping and power but weighs 490 g more per boot and walks with a shorter 54-degree stride. The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 is the lighter, better-walking touring choice. Choose the Hawx to ski hard inbounds and out, the Backland XTD for dedicated touring.

Shop Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 120 BOA boots

Common Questions

Is the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 really a 120 flex?
Yes, with context. The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 has a genuine, progressive 120 flex for a touring boot, and we find it a clear step up from the soft Backland Carbon. Because it is tongue-free and light, it does not ski as damp or as strong as a 1.8-kilogram freeride boot like the Hawx Ultra XTD, but the number is honest for the touring category.
What bindings work with the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120?
The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 has an ISO 9523 touring sole with tech fittings, so it works with pin-tech (low-tech) touring bindings, hybrid bindings such as the Salomon Shift, and MNC (Multi-Norm Certified) alpine bindings. The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 is not compatible with GripWalk-only bindings or standard ISO 5355 alpine bindings. Confirm your binding accepts an ISO 9523 sole before mounting.
How does the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 fit?
The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 fits medium on a 100mm last, wider than the 98mm Backland Carbon, with a touch of extra forefoot room, a secure heel and ankle, and an instep on the lower side of medium. Medium feet and wider forefeet fit best; very high insteps may need a punch. Confirm length with a shell fit.
How much does the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 weigh?
The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 weighs 1,370 g per boot (size 26.5) and 1,410 g at size 27.5. That is heavier than the Backland Carbon but notably lighter than most 130-flex freeride touring boots, which start at 1,700 g.
Can the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 be heat molded?
Yes. The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 uses a Memory Fit shell that heat molds and moderately punches, so our bootfitters can open room at the sixth-toe, navicular, and instep. Like all thin carbon touring shells it accepts less modification than a heavy alpine boot, so plan modest changes.
What skis pair well with the Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120?
The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 drives touring and powder skis 100 to 115mm underfoot with confidence for a light boot, especially in soft snow. Aggressive skiers charging in variable snow may want a heavier, damper boot, but for most touring the 120 flex has plenty of power.

Our Verdict

The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 answers the common request for a Backland that walks like the Backland Carbon but skis with real power. At 1,370 g with a 74-degree stride and a genuine, progressive 120 flex, it is a versatile all-arounder for tourers and ski mountaineers who want descent control without a big weight penalty. The ISO 9523 sole adds Shift and MNC compatibility that the tech-only Backland Carbon lacks. The Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 fits medium feet best on its 100mm last, with room for a wider forefoot and a heel that stays put, and it rewards skiers who value one boot for both pin-tech and Shift setups.