Atomic Backland Carbon Alpine Touring Boots Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Ski Mountaineering - Mens Atomic
Atomic Backland Carbon Alpine Touring Boots Ski Boots - Touring Boots - Ski Mountaineering - Mens Atomic
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Atomic Backland Carbon Alpine Touring Boots

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The Atomic Backland Carbon is a 1,195 gram (size 27.5) lightweight touring boot on a 98mm last, with a 74-degree stride, heat-moldable Memory Fit shell, and washable liner, built for all-day tours and ski mountaineering.
Tech Specs
Features

  • Weight: 1,195 g per boot (size 27.5), verified.
  • Flex: Soft to medium and progressive. Atomic does not headline a numeric flex; it skis soft for touring.
  • Last: 98 mm, narrow forefoot with a medium instep.
  • Range of Motion: 74 degrees on frictionless pivots for a smooth, long stride.
  • Walk Mode: Free/Lock 4.0 external ski/walk mechanism.
  • Shell: Carbon-infused polyamide with heat-moldable Memory Fit.
  • Liner: 3D Platinum Tour, breathable, washable, heat-moldable.
  • Closure: Cross Lace 2.0 instep cable, one buckle, and a 40mm cam power strap.
  • Sole: Atomic Skywalk rubber sole (meets no ISO norm) with tech fittings.
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Lightweight Ski Touring Boot

Atomic Backland Carbon Alpine Touring Boots

The Atomic Backland Carbon Alpine Touring Boots are a 1,195 gram (size 27.5) lightweight touring boot with a 98mm last, a soft-to-medium touring flex, and a Skywalk rubber sole that meets no ISO norm, built for skiers who want one of the best-walking boots in the class for all-day tours and ski mountaineering.

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

Is This the Right Boot for You?

Best For
Uphill-oriented tourers and ski mountaineers who want a 1,195 gram boot with a 74-degree stride, a washable liner for spring missions, and an easy, heat-moldable fit, and who ski light touring skis where efficiency matters more than downhill power.
Consider Another Boot If
You want to drive a wide freeride ski hard, ski frequent resort laps, have a wide or high-volume foot, or need frame, GripWalk, or alpine binding compatibility. The Backland Carbon is tech-only and skis softer than a stiffer touring boot like the Backland XTD Carbon 120.

CCBB Boot Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
5/5
74 degree ROM at 1,195 g
Downhill Performance
3/5
Soft, progressive for weight
Walking Comfort
5/5
Frictionless pivot, no tongue
Transition Speed
4/5
Free/Lock 4.0 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 BoxNarrow
Forefoot VolumeNarrow
Instep HeightMedium
Heel HoldGood
Ankle HoldGood
PunchabilityModerate
Heat MoldableYes

Why We Like It

  • At 1,195 grams per boot in size 27.5, the Atomic Backland Carbon is a genuinely light touring boot that still skis well for its weight.
  • The frictionless pivots and 74-degree range of motion give a long, smooth stride, and we find it one of the best-walking boots in its class.
  • The Cross Lace 2.0 instep cable closes tighter and more reliably than the older BOA forefoot on earlier Backlands, improving foothold on the descent.
  • The carbon-infused Memory Fit shell can be heat molded, so the 98mm last can be widened for problem feet.
  • The 3D Platinum Tour liner has breathable zones and is fully washable, which keeps odor down after long spring tours.
  • The Skywalk sole and tech fittings pair with light pin-tech touring bindings for efficient uphill setups.

Best Uses

  • All-day ski touring and ski mountaineering
  • Long, high-vertical spring missions
  • Light touring skis 85 to 100mm underfoot
  • Skiers with narrow to average, medium-volume feet
  • Uphill-focused days where stride and weight matter most

Bootfitter's Advice

The Atomic Backland Carbon fits as a medium-volume boot on a 98mm last, narrow through the forefoot but with more room over the instep than the tighter Backland Ultimate. After fitting hundreds of skiers we find it suits narrow to average feet, and the heat-moldable shell lets us open it for wider forefeet. Confirm length with a shell fit rather than converting from street-shoe size.

The carbon-infused Memory Fit shell punches and molds reasonably well for a light touring boot, so we can create room at the sixth-toe, navicular, and ankle. Skiers with high insteps or very wide feet may prefer the roomier Backland XTD Carbon 120. The stock 3D Platinum Tour liner packs out over 80 to 100 days, so plan on an aftermarket liner once it loses its shape.

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

Weight
1,195 g per boot (size 27.5), verified by skimo.co.
Last
98 mm
Flex
Soft to medium and progressive. Atomic does not headline a numeric flex for the current Backland Carbon; we find it skis soft for touring, around a 4 out of 10 on downhill power against stiffer touring boots.
Range of Motion
74 degrees
Shell
Carbon-infused polyamide, Memory Fit customizable
Cuff
Carbon

Features and Compatibility

Walk Mode
Free/Lock 4.0 external ski/walk mechanism with frictionless pivots
Closure
Cross Lace 2.0 instep cable, one buckle, and a 40mm cam power strap
Binding Compatibility
Pin-tech (low-tech) bindings only. The Skywalk sole meets no ISO norm, so the Backland Carbon is not compatible with frame, GripWalk, MNC, or ISO 5355 alpine bindings.
Sole
Atomic Skywalk rubber sole (meets no ISO norm) with tech fittings
Forward Lean
13, 15, 17 degrees
Liner
3D Platinum Tour, breathable and washable, heat-moldable

Compare the Atomic Backland Carbon

Backland Carbon vs. Scarpa F1

Both are light touring boots that walk very well. The Atomic Backland Carbon has a slightly roomier instep and a smoother, tongue-free stride, while the Scarpa F1 uses a BOA forefoot and skis a bit stiffer and more powerful. We steer higher-instep, downhill-focused skiers toward the Scarpa and roomier-instep, uphill-focused skiers toward the Atomic.

Shop Scarpa F1 boots

Backland Carbon vs. Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120

The Backland XTD Carbon 120 adds 175 grams per boot, a stiffer 120 flex, and an ISO 9523 touring sole that also works with Shift and MNC bindings, while the Atomic Backland Carbon stays lighter, softer, and tech-only. Choose the XTD for downhill power and binding range, and the Backland Carbon for the lightest, best-walking option.

Shop Atomic Backland XTD Carbon 120 boots

Backland Carbon vs. Tecnica Zero G Peak

Both are 1-kilogram-class touring boots. The Tecnica Zero G Peak skis a stiffer, more progressive flex and drives a bigger ski, while the Atomic Backland Carbon walks with less resistance and fits a slightly roomier instep. Skiers who want more descent control lean Tecnica; those who prioritize the stride lean Atomic.

Shop Tecnica Zero G Peak boots

Common Questions

Who should buy the Atomic Backland Carbon?
The Atomic Backland Carbon suits uphill-oriented tourers and ski mountaineers with narrow to average feet who want a 1,195 gram boot with a smooth 74-degree stride and an easy, heat-moldable fit. It pairs best with light touring skis 85 to 100mm underfoot.
Is the Atomic Backland Carbon a stiff downhill boot?
No. We are direct about this: the Atomic Backland Carbon is a soft, touring-focused boot that skis progressively but gives up power to stiffer boots. It handles light touring skis in good snow well, but skiers who want to charge wide skis or ski hard in variable snow should look at the Backland XTD Carbon 120 or a heavier boot.
What bindings work with the Atomic Backland Carbon?
The Atomic Backland Carbon works only with pin-tech (low-tech) bindings that grip its tech fittings. Its Skywalk sole meets no ISO norm and is not ISO 9523 certified, so it is not compatible with frame bindings, the Salomon Shift, GripWalk bindings, MNC alpine bindings, or ISO 5355 alpine bindings. Step up to the Backland XTD for MNC and Shift compatibility.
How does the Atomic Backland Carbon fit?
The Atomic Backland Carbon fits medium-volume on a 98mm last, narrow through the forefoot with more room over the instep than the Backland Ultimate. Narrow to average feet fit best, and the heat-moldable shell lets a bootfitter widen the forefoot. Confirm length with a shell fit.
Can the Atomic Backland Carbon be heat molded?
Yes. The Atomic Backland Carbon uses a carbon-infused Memory Fit shell that can be heat molded and moderately punched, so our bootfitters can open room at the sixth-toe, navicular, and ankle. The 3D Platinum Tour liner is also heat-moldable.
How much does the Atomic Backland Carbon weigh?
The Atomic Backland Carbon weighs 1,195 grams per boot in size 27.5 by skimo.co measurement, 1,094 grams in a smaller 25.5. That is a genuinely light all-day touring weight, heavier than a race boot like the Backland Ultimate but lighter than the stiffer Backland XTD Carbon 120.
How well does the Atomic Backland Carbon walk?
Very well. The frictionless pivots and 74-degree range of motion, combined with a tongue-free shell, give one of the smoothest, longest strides in the class. Loosen the power strap and buckle fully to get the complete range in walk mode.
Is the liner durable and warm enough?
The 3D Platinum Tour liner is breathable and washable, which suits sweaty spring touring, but like most light touring liners it packs out after 80 to 100 days and prioritizes weight over warmth. Cold-footed skiers or those wanting a longer-lasting fit often move to an Intuition or Palau aftermarket liner.
Backland Carbon or Backland XTD Carbon 120?
Choose the Atomic Backland Carbon for the lightest weight and best walking on uphill-focused days. Choose the Backland XTD Carbon 120 if you want more downhill power, a stiffer 120 flex, and an ISO 9523 sole that adds Shift and MNC binding compatibility, accepting 175 extra grams per boot.

Our Verdict

The Atomic Backland Carbon is a well-rounded lightweight touring boot that does its main job, walking, better than almost anything in its class. At 1,195 grams with a 74-degree stride, frictionless pivots, and a washable liner, it is a strong pick for all-day tours and ski mountaineering on light skis. The soft flex and tech-only, no-ISO-norm sole are the trade-offs: it is not a boot for charging wide skis or for anyone needing frame or alpine binding compatibility. For efficient, uphill-focused touring on narrow to average feet, the Atomic Backland Carbon remains one of our favorites.