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Ski Backpacks

Here at Snowsafe, we stock the full range of Ski Backpacks:

We provide the full range of Ski Backpacks, whether your Ski Touring, Freeriding, High Alpine Touring or All-Mountain Riding, we have a backpack for you. 


Ski Touring Backpack:

Haute Route 30 S | Haute Route 32 | Haute Route 38 S | Haute Route 40 | Ascent 22 | Ascent 30 S | Ascent 32 | Soelden 32 | Sopris 30 | Kamber 30 | Kresta 30 and much more. 


Freeriding Backpacks: 

NEW Free Rider 20 S | Free Rider 22 | Free Rider 26 S | Free Rider 28  | Soelden 22 | Sopris 20 | Kamber 20 | Kresta 20  | Core 22 (Recco Installed & Back Protector) and much more.


High Alpine Touring Backpacks:

 Peak 35  | Peak 32 S | Peak 42 S | Peak 45 | Peak DRY 38 S | Peak DRY 40  | Backcountry Patrol E1 40 | Alpride SuperCap 40 | Ascent 40 AVABAG and much more.

Please scroll to the bottom of the page to find out more about the different backpack styles and what there used for.


Please see all of the following brands, sizes and models we stock below: 


Osprey Soelden 42 - Dustmoss Green
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Osprey Soelden 42

£139.00

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Deuter Freescape Lite 26 - Corn Teal
Deuter Freescape Lite 26

£99.00

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Sale! Ortovox Ascent 22 - Dark Navy
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Ortovox Ascent 22

£79.00

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Sale! Ortovox Ascent 30 S - Dark Navy
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Ortovox Ascent 30 S

£79.00

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Terrawest Core 22 Backpack
Terrawest Core 22 Backpack with Recco & Back Protector

£79.00

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Sale! Dakine Goggle Stash - Black
Dakine Goggle Stash

£10.00

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Ortovox Haute Route 30 S - Dark Navy
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Ortovox Haute Route 30 S

£129.00

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Ortovox Haute Route 32 - Just Blue
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Ortovox Haute Route 32

£129.00

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Ortovox Haute Route 38 S - Black Steel
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Ortovox Haute Route 38 S

£129.00

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Ortovox Haute Route 40 - Just Blue
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Ortovox Haute Route 40

£149.00

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Ortovox Ascent 32 - Dark Navy
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Ortovox Ascent 32

£99.00

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Ortovox Powder Rider 16 - Dark Navy
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Ortovox Powder Rider 16

£69.00

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Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S - Blush
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Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S

£89.00

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Ortovox Cross Rider 22 - Just Blue
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Ortovox Cross Rider 22

£79.00

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Ortovox Tour Rider 28 S - Dark Blood
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Ortovox Tour Rider 28 S

£79.00

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Ortovox Tour Rider 30 - Black Raven
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Ortovox Tour Rider 30

£99.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 20 S - Dirty Daisy
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£129.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 22 - Black Raven
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NEW – Ortovox Free Rider 22

£129.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 26 S - Pacific Green
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NEW – Ortovox Free Rider 26 S

£139.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 28 - Petrol Blue
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NEW – Ortovox Free Rider 28

£139.00

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Clasp Spine Protector
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Ortovox Clasp Spine Protector

£18.00

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Sale! Ortovox Cross Rider 18 Avabag - Night Blue
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Ortovox Cross Rider 18 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£99.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 20 S Avabag - Dark Blood
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Ortovox Free Rider 20 S AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£199.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 22 - Yellow Stone
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Ortovox Free Rider 22 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£209.00

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Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Kit
Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Backpack

£229.00

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Alpride E1 SuperCap 33 Backpack
Alpride E1 SuperCap 33 Backpack

£239.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 22 Backpack - Front View
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 22 Backpack

£239.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 30 Backpack - 2020 Edition
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 30 Backpack

£199.00

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Osprey Soelden 32 - Black
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Osprey Soelden 32

£119.00

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Sale! Dakine Poacher RAS 36L - Black
Dakine Poacher RAS 36L Backpack

£149.00

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Sale! Front View - Dakine Heli Pack 12L - Black
Dakine Heli Pack 12L

£49.00

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Front View - Dakine Heli Pro 20L - Black
Dakine Heli Pro 20L

£89.00

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Front View - Dakine Heli Pro 24L - Black
Dakine Heli Pro 24L

£109.00

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Sale! Dakine Poacher 22 - Black
Dakine Poacher 22

£99.00

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Sale! Dakine Poacher RAS 18L - Black
Dakine Poacher RAS 18L Backpack

£119.00

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Recco Backpack Rescue Reflector - Black
Recco Rescue System
Recco Backpack Rescue Reflector

£19.00

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Ortovox Peak 32 S - Night Blue
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Ortovox Peak 32 S

£139.00

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Ortovox Peak 35 - Black Raven
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Ortovox Peak 35

£159.00

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Sale! Ortovox Peak 45 - Safety Blue
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Ortovox Peak 45

£129.00

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Ortovox Peak 38 S DRY - Blue Lake
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Ortovox Peak 38 S DRY

£169.00

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Ortovox Ascent 40 Avabag Backpack
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Ortovox Ascent 40 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£219.00

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Ortovox Rain Cover
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Ortovox Rain Cover

£7.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Backpack
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Backpack

£239.00

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Alpride E1 SuperCap 40 Kit
Alpride E1 SuperCap 40 Backpack

£149.00

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Osprey Soelden 42 - Dustmoss Green
Osprey Soelden 42

£139.00

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Deuter Freescape Lite 26 - Corn Teal
Deuter Freescape Lite 26

£99.00

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Sale! Ortovox Ascent 22 - Dark Navy
Ortovox Ascent 22

£79.00

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Sale! Ortovox Ascent 30 S - Dark Navy
Ortovox Ascent 30 S

£79.00

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Terrawest Core 22 Backpack
Terrawest Core 22 Backpack with Recco & Back Protector

£79.00

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Sale! Dakine Goggle Stash - Black
Dakine Goggle Stash

£10.00

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Ortovox Haute Route 30 S - Dark Navy
Ortovox Haute Route 30 S

£129.00

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Ortovox Haute Route 32 - Just Blue
Ortovox Haute Route 32

£129.00

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Ortovox Haute Route 38 S - Black Steel
Ortovox Haute Route 38 S

£129.00

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Ortovox Haute Route 40 - Just Blue
Ortovox Haute Route 40

£149.00

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Ortovox Ascent 32 - Dark Navy
Ortovox Ascent 32

£99.00

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Ortovox Powder Rider 16 - Dark Navy
Ortovox Powder Rider 16

£69.00

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Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S - Blush
Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S

£89.00

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Ortovox Cross Rider 22 - Just Blue
Ortovox Cross Rider 22

£79.00

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Ortovox Tour Rider 28 S - Dark Blood
Ortovox Tour Rider 28 S

£79.00

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Ortovox Tour Rider 30 - Black Raven
Ortovox Tour Rider 30

£99.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 20 S - Dirty Daisy
NEW – Ortovox Free Rider 20 S

£129.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 22 - Black Raven
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£129.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 26 S - Pacific Green
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£139.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 28 - Petrol Blue
NEW – Ortovox Free Rider 28

£139.00

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Clasp Spine Protector
Ortovox Clasp Spine Protector

£18.00

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Sale! Ortovox Cross Rider 18 Avabag - Night Blue
Ortovox Cross Rider 18 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£99.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 20 S Avabag - Dark Blood
Ortovox Free Rider 20 S AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£199.00

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Ortovox Free Rider 22 - Yellow Stone
Ortovox Free Rider 22 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£209.00

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Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Kit
Alpride E1 SuperLight 24 Backpack

£229.00

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Alpride E1 SuperCap 33 Backpack
Alpride E1 SuperCap 33 Backpack

£239.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 22 Backpack - Front View
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 22 Backpack

£239.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 30 Backpack - 2020 Edition
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 30 Backpack

£199.00

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Osprey Soelden 32 - Black
Osprey Soelden 32

£119.00

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Sale! Dakine Poacher RAS 36L - Black
Dakine Poacher RAS 36L Backpack

£149.00

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Sale! Front View - Dakine Heli Pack 12L - Black
Dakine Heli Pack 12L

£49.00

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Front View - Dakine Heli Pro 20L - Black
Dakine Heli Pro 20L

£89.00

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Front View - Dakine Heli Pro 24L - Black
Dakine Heli Pro 24L

£109.00

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Sale! Dakine Poacher 22 - Black
Dakine Poacher 22

£99.00

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Sale! Dakine Poacher RAS 18L - Black
Dakine Poacher RAS 18L Backpack

£119.00

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Recco Backpack Rescue Reflector - Black
Recco Backpack Rescue Reflector

£19.00

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Ortovox Peak 32 S - Night Blue
Ortovox Peak 32 S

£139.00

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Ortovox Peak 35 - Black Raven
Ortovox Peak 35

£159.00

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Sale! Ortovox Peak 45 - Safety Blue
Ortovox Peak 45

£129.00

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Ortovox Peak 38 S DRY - Blue Lake
Ortovox Peak 38 S DRY

£169.00

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Ortovox Ascent 40 Avabag Backpack
Ortovox Ascent 40 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

£219.00

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Ortovox Rain Cover
Ortovox Rain Cover

£7.00

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Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Backpack
Scott Backcountry Patrol E1 40 Backpack

£239.00

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Alpride E1 SuperCap 40 Kit
Alpride E1 SuperCap 40 Backpack

£149.00

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Different Ski Backpack types 


Ski Touring Backpacks:

What is Ski Touring?

Ski Touring or Skinning is a challenging winter sport, in which you first ascend the slope before skiing down. Before the first-ever ski lift was invented in 1908 by German, Robert Winterhalder, the only way to get up a mountain was by hiking or climbing.

As years have gone by, most of us now choose to use a ski lift, however, you may have seen those people walking up or people heading off into the backcountry, not on the piste, they are ski touring.

Ski touring is more about uphill than it is downhill, It's about the physical challenge of skinning up and hiking to the top of the mountain before descending down. The rewards of ski touring are massive, not only will ski touring allow you to see parts of the mountain many will never see, but it will also get you really fit at the same time.

The rewards of the downhill ski are a lot more rewarding knowing you have earned it.

With ski touring being such a demanding winter sport, a comfortable and well thought out touring pack is a necessity.

Ortovox Ascent Avabag Series Ortovox Ascent Series

What makes a good Ski Touring Backpack?

A high-end technical touring backpack shouldn't be a chore to wear on your back. Over the years they have evolved from being heavy and clunky to now very streamline and comfortable ready for any demanding ski tour. Here's what to look out for in a good ski touring pack: 

Volume:

Every good touring pack should come with enough volume to pack for multi-day trips, ranging from 30 to 45 litres of usable volume, this should allow you to pack all of the ski touring necessities such as:

  • Skins
  • Crampons
  • Base Layers 1 / 2
  • Ski jacket
  • Ski Shell
  • Spare Gloves & Hat
  • Compass
  • Shovel
  • Probe
  • First Aid Kit
  • Thermals
  • Goggles
  • Water Bottle
  • Head Lamp
  • Sunglasses
  • Tool Kit (VersaTool, Binding Screws, Steel Wool, Lighter, Voile Straps)
  • Ski Scraper

You can also find the occasional 20 litre ski touring packs which is enough for small day tours when just packing a spare layer, camera and lunch.

Back Shape:

When ascending and descending the mountain the last thing you need is a pack that slides around when you move.

The Ski touring packs we supply from Ortovox, Osprey and more adapt to the natural S-shape of the spine through a Predetermined Curvature of the back systems and ensures that the backpack closely Surrounds The Back.

With optimal body-hugging fit, the padded back systems and stable hip belts make the packs secure with any movement.

Brands like Ortovox & Osprey offer ski touring packs specially made for those with shorter back lengths.

Materials used:

All brands believe in their own choice of fabrics but they all hold the same features, they're strong, resistant to abrasion and weatherproof which is exactly what you need in a good ski touring pack.

Here's what brands use in their packs:

Ortovox 

  • Haute Route - Nylon 420D Oxford (PFC FREE)
  • Ascent - Nylon 420D Robic  - Nylon 100D Robic Ripstop 

Osprey

  • Soelden - 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox
  • Sopris - 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox
  • Kamber - 420D High Tenacity Nylon Recycled BASAPP CO
  • Kresta - 420D High Tenacity Nylon Recycled BASAPP CO

Scott

  • Backcountry Patrol -  Composition: Shell Fabric - 100% polyamide, Lining: 100% Polyester, H/T 420D Nylon Plain, W/R, 1,500MM, H/T 210D Nylon Double R/S W/R, 1,000MM

Alpride

  • SuperCap/Light - N210D HD R/S SD PU, DYNEEMA HAS W1403-001, N210 D HD R/S SD deep blue

Dakine

  • Poacher RAS -  840D two-tone nylon ripstop with water repellent finish / 500D high tenacity nylon heather plain weave with water repellent finish

Standard Features of a Ski Touring Backpack:

All good ski touring packs come with a set of standard features, you can find these in almost every pack we supply:

 

Safety Compartment for Shovel & Probe

Avalanche Safety Compartment

Immediate access to your emergency equipment such as your Shovel& Probe, First Aid Kit


D-Skifix

Diagonal Ski Fix (D-Skifix)

All good touring packs come with a Diagonal ski fastener, versatile in use


Compression Straps

Compression Straps

Simple backpack compression with little content. Also serves as a side ski fastener.

Not found on any of the Airbag compatible Backpacks.


Snowboard & Snowshoe Fastener

Snowboard and Snowshoe Fastner

Flexible carrying fastener for snowboards, snowshoes, and others.


Rope Attachment

Rope Attachment 

Simple attachment of a rope on the main compartment.


Ice Axe & Hiking Pole Attachment

Ice Axe and Hiking Pole Attachment

Simple, rigid fastener allows rapid access to ice axe and poles.


 

Helmet Net

Helmet Net

Net for convenient and secure fastening of a helmet. 


Hydration System Compatible 

Secure holder for all common drink bladders.

A must for ski touring backpacks, Its important to stay hydrated on the mountain.


  • Hip Pockets
  • Key Holders
  • Map Compartment 
  • Crampon Fastening And More

Shop Ski Touring Backpacks


Ortovox:

Haute Route 30 S | Haute Route 32 | Haute Route 38 S | Haute Route 40 | Ascent 22 | Ascent 30 S | Ascent 32 


Osprey: 

Soelden 32 | Sopris 30 | Kamber 30 | Kresta 30 


Airbag Compatible Backpacks: 

Backcountry Patrol E1 30 | Backcountry Patrol E1 40 | SuperCap 33 | SuperCap 40 | Ascent 22 AVABAG | Ascent 28 S AVABAG | Ascent 30 AVABAG | Ascent 38 S AVABAG | Ascent 40 AVABAG | Poacher RAS 36 


Freeriding Backpacks:

What is Freeriding?

Freeriding is a form of skiing or snowboarding on open terrain, away from the busy groomed black slopes. The very first skiers were known as freeride skiers.

Freeriding Powder snow only became recognised in the early 70's,  Like ski touring you used to ascend the mountain and ski down through the powdered snow, nowadays it's changed, numerous off-piste routes are accessed via ski lifts, this is one of the reasons why freeride enthusiasts are growing at a rapid rate. 

Ortovox Avabag Free Ride Series Ortovox Avabag Free Ride Series Ortovox Avabag Free Ride Series

What makes a good Freeride Backpack?

Freeriding the backcountry consists of steep twist and turns and heart beating couloirs, this means protection is in mind, almost all freeride backpacks consist of a softback protection system that offers reliable support against your back. Here's what to look out for in a good Freeriding pack:


Volume:

Every good freeriding backpack should come with enough volume for a full day of powder skiing, ranging from 20 to 28 litres of usable volume, this should allow you to pack all of the necessities such as:

  • Ski jacket
  • Goggles
  • Shovel
  • Probe
  • First Aid Kit
  • Thermals
  • Goggles
  • Water Bottle
  • Head Lamp
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera 
  • Lunch

Back Shape:

When freeriding deep powder you need Unlimited Freedom of Movement whilst your back is completely protected, The backpacks snowsafe supply all maximum back protection which is soft and comfortable in cold weather.

Optimal body-hugging fit, padded back systems and stable hip belts make the packs secure with any movement.

Brands like Ortovox & Osprey offer ski touring packs specially made for those with shorter back lengths.


Materials used:

Strong, Lightweight, Resistant to abrasion is the main three material characteristics you need in a good freeriding backpack.

Here's what brands use in their packs:

Ortovox

  • New Freeride Range - 100% Polymide 400D (recycled)
  • Freerider AVABAG - Nylon 420D Ballshadow 

TerraWest

  • Core 22 Recco Backpack - Nylon 420D PU (Main Body) | Polyester 600 (Stress Points)

Osprey

  • Soelden - 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox
  • Sopris - 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox
  • Kamber - 420D High Tenacity Nylon Recycled BASAPP CO
  • Kresta - 420D High Tenacity Nylon Recycled BASAPP CO

Scott

  • Backcountry Patrol 22 -  Composition: Shell Fabric - 100% polyamide, Lining: 100% Polyester, H/T 420D Nylon Plain, W/R, 1,500MM, H/T 210D Nylon Double R/S W/R, 1,000MM

Alpride

  • SuperLight 24 - N210D HD R/S SD PU, DYNEEMA HAS W1403-001, N210 D HD R/S SD deep blue

Dakine

  • Poacher RAS 26 -  840D two-tone nylon ripstop with water repellent finish / 500D high tenacity nylon heather plain weave with water repellent finish

Standard Features of a Freeride Backpack:

All good freeriding packs come with a set of standard features, you can find these in almost every pack we supply:

Safety Compartment for Shovel & Probe

Avalanche Safety Compartment

Immediate access to your emergency equipment such as your Shovel& Probe, First Aid Kit


D-Skifix

Diagonal Ski Fix (D-Skifix)

All good touring packs come with a Diagonal ski fastener, versatile in use


Compression Straps

Compression Straps

Simple backpack compression with little content. Also serves as a side ski fastener.

Not found on any of the Airbag compatible Backpacks.


Snowboard & Snowshoe Fastener

Snowboard and Snowshoe Fastner

Flexible carrying fastener for snowboards, snowshoes, and others.


Rope Attachment

Rope Attachment 

Simple attachment of a rope on the main compartment.


Ice Axe & Hiking Pole Attachment

Ice Axe and Hiking Pole Attachment

Simple, rigid fastener allows rapid access to ice axe and poles.


 

Helmet Net

Helmet Net

Net for convenient and secure fastening of a helmet. 


Hydration System Compatible 

Secure holder for all common drink bladders.

A must for ski touring backpacks, Its important to stay hydrated on the mountain.


  • Hip Pockets
  • Key Holders
  • Map Compartment & More

Shop Freeride Backpacks:


Ortovox:

NEW Free Rider 20 S | Free Rider 22 | Free Rider 26 S | Free Rider 28 


Osprey:

Soelden 22 | Sopris 20 | Kamber 20 | Kresta 20 


Dakine:

Heli Pro 20 | Heli Pro 24 | Poacher 22


Airbag compatible Backpacks:

Freerider 20 S AVABAG | Freerider 22 AVABAG | Alpride SuperLight 24 | Backcountry Patrol E1 22 | Poacher RAS 26L


High Alpine Backpacks:

What is High Alpine Touring?

High alpine touring is the pinnacle of mountaineering. It is where rock meets ice. It will challenge you to be a complete mountaineer.

It tests your body, spirit, fitness, strength and ability. High alpine tours are physically demanding, requiring knowledge of the terrain, its potential dangers and the technical equipment involved.

High alpine tours are as fascinating as they are challenging. They offer the promise of hugely memorable experiences in unforgettable landscapes.

To eliminate risks it's important you take the following steps before ascending any mountain, Plan your tour, make sure you are up to date with crevasse rescue, study meteorology and geographical orientation.

Ortovox High Alpine Series Ortovox High Alpine Series

Ortovox High Alpine Series


What makes a good High Alpine Backpack?

A good high alpine touring backpack should be weatherproof in all conditions. When summiting at a high altitude the air starts to become thin, weather conditions get more demanding so a robust and comfortable backpack becomes a major player in your fleet of equipment.  Here's what to look out for in a good High Alpine Touring pack: 


Volume:

Every good High Alpine backpack comes with enough room for multi-day tours and high alpine summits,  ranging from 35 - 45 Litres of usable volume, this should allow you to pack all of the high Alpine touring necessities such as:

  • Helmet 
  • Harness 
  • Crampons 
  • Rope 
  • Ice Axe
  • Carabiners 
  • Slings
  • Accessory Cords
  • Ice Screws
  • Micro Traxion & Tibllock rope Clamps
  • Shovel 
  • Probe
  • First Aid Kit

Pack list for high alpine tours: Equipment with crampons, ice axe.

Back Shape:

Like ski touring backpacks, Comfort is key when summiting high altitude peaks, in order to gain this a good back system needs to be in place. 

The high alpine touring backpacks we supply adapt to the natural S-shape of the spine through a Predetermined Curvature of the back systems and ensures that the backpack closely Surrounds The Back.

With optimal body-hugging fit, the padded back systems and stable hip belts make the packs secure with any movement.

For those who want to reduce the weight, the hipbelt, ice axe holder and lid compartment can be removed on the Peak 40 & 38 S DRY.

Brands like Ortovox & Osprey offer ski touring packs specially made for those with shorter back lengths.


Materials used:

A must-have for any high-end alpine backpack is good quality materials that are 100% weatherproof, resistant to abrasion and offer a long life span.

Here's what brands use in their packs:

Ortovox

  • Peak DRY - Nylon 360D TPU Coated (PFC FREE)
  • Peak Range (Non DRY)-  Nylon 420D HD Ripstop | Nylon 420 D Monster
  • Ascent - Nylon 420D Robic  - Nylon 100D Robic Ripstop

Scott

  • Backcountry Patrol 40 -  Composition: Shell Fabric - 100% polyamide, Lining: 100% Polyester, H/T 420D Nylon Plain, W/R, 1,500MM, H/T 210D Nylon Double R/S W/R, 1,000MM

Alpride

  • SuperCap 40 - N210D HD R/S SD PU, DYNEEMA HAS W1403-001, N210 D HD R/S SD deep blue

Standard Features of a High Alpine Touring Backpack:

All good High Alpine packs come with a set of standard features, you can find these in almost every pack we supply:

Safety Compartment for Shovel & Probe

Avalanche Safety Compartment

Immediate access to your emergency equipment such as your Shovel& Probe, First Aid Kit


D-Skifix

Diagonal Ski Fix (D-Skifix)

All good touring packs come with a Diagonal ski fastener, versatile in use.

Not found on the Ortovox Peak DRY 40 & 38 S.


Compression Straps

Compression Straps

Simple backpack compression with little content. Also serves as a side ski fastener.

Not found on any of the Airbag compatible Backpacks.


Snowboard & Snowshoe Fastener

Snowboard and Snowshoe Fastener

Flexible carrying fastener for snowboards, snowshoes, and others.

Not found on the Ortovox Peak DRY 40 & 38 S.


Rope Attachment

Rope Attachment 

Simple attachment of a rope on the main compartment.


Ice Axe & Hiking Pole Attachment

Ice Axe and Hiking Pole Attachment

Simple, rigid fastener allows rapid access to ice axe and poles.


 

Helmet Net

Helmet Net

Net for convenient and secure fastening of a helmet. 


Hydration System Compatible 

Secure holder for all common drink bladders.

A must for all alplinists, Its important to stay hydrated on the mountain.


  • Hip Pockets
  • Key Holders
  • Map Compartment 
  • Crampon Fastening And More

Shop High Alpine Touring Backpacks:


Ortovox 

 Peak 35  | Peak 32 S | Peak 42 S | Peak 45 | Peak DRY 38 S | Peak DRY 40 


Airbag Compatible Backpacks:

Backcountry Patrol E1 40 | Alpride SuperCap 40 | Ascent 40 AVABAG

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