Ortovox Ascent 30 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

Ortovox Ascent 30 AVABAG Backpack w/o AVABAG Unit

The go-to lightweight backpack for ski touring, the Ortovox Ascent 30 AVABAG Backpack offers up to four storage compartments to store your touring essentials as well as outside fixation of your ski, the 3D foam backplate will allow maximum comfort when transporting your equipment from base to base. 

Please Note: This backpack does not include the Ortovox AVABAG Unit, Looking for the full kit? Please follow the link to the Ortovox Ascent 30 AVABAG Kit. 

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Ortovox Ascent 30L Inside (Interior):

• This pack has a 30-litre capacity which provides plenty of room for stowing your essentials such as a cushioned google case, shovel, probe and hydration system. If you're looking for a Full Avalanche kit we recommend the Ortovox Diract Voice Light Set which includes the initiative Ortovox Diract Voice Beacon, Pro Light Shovel, Alu 240 Light Probe. 
• Front compartment allows you to stow away smaller valuables and accessories
• The Ortovox Ascent 30L offers a Large upper compartmentto stow away lightweight clothing whilst the other safety compartment stores your shovel, probe and avy tools.
• Hydration System Compatible means you can stay hydrated whilst out in the mountains.
• The standard for Ortovox, an Emergency Card has been added to the features so when an avalanche occurs it makes it easy to extract information of the victim.
• a Key Holder allows you to store your keys without them roaming freely in your pack.

Ortovox Ascent 30L Outside (Exterior):

• D-Skifix allows you to carry your skis Diagnonal, this is a very versatile method when in use.
• Rope Fastening allows you to attach your mountaineering ropes to the top of your backpack.
• Safety Leg Strap offers the highest possible safety the event of an avalanche
• Ice Axe, Hiking Pole, Snowboards and helmet net can all be fixated to the front of the pack.
• Access to the main compartment with 2-way frontal zippers allows quick access to emergency avalanche equipment such as your shovel and probe.
• The 3D Foam Back system maximises the protection on your back at all times.
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Ortovox AVABAG Unit Compatability

Thanks to the innovative processing system which requires no sewing or additional sealing, and a drastically reduced venturi unit, the Ortovox Avabag is one of the lightest airbag systems in the world. Weighing only 690g, the system combines an incredible lightweight stripped-down design with the highest levels of reliability.

Sold Separately, The Avabag unit is compatible with all Ortovox Avabag Backpacks, including this Ascent 30 Avabag Backpack.

The Avabag unit is compatible with the Ortovox Carbon Cartridge & Rearming tool which allows you to run multiple tests and practices without using your canister.

Everything you need to know about Ortovox AVABAG

Ideal For:

The ideal backpack for full off-piste days or hut to hut touring, the Ortovox ascent 30 Avabag backpack offers many high functional touring features and allows you to store all of your essentials without squashing them in.

The Fit:

Comfortable and robust avalanche backpack, the Ortovox Ascent 30 has a 3D back protection system that offers maximum protection against your back if you fall, the ergonomic shoulder straps and hip belts correspond with each other to distribute the weight when you're twisting and turning, this will allow maximum wear comfort when off-piste. 

Back System

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Size Guide:

To determine your back length, use a tape measure to measure yourself from the top of your hip bone to the very top of your back just before the neck. Use the size guide image in the image gallery to calculate your size.

Back Length : Regular (42 - 50 cm)

Ortovox Ascent 30 Avabag Backpack Features:

• Safety compartment: Access to the compartment is marked with the red zipper pullers. Probe and shaft receiver are marked with icons. Place the shovel blade with the sharp edge up.
• D-Skifix: A fast and safe diagonal ski fastener that offers plenty of wear comfort.
• Snowboard and Snowshoe attachment: Connect the lower straps with the metal nose and the small lop above the icon compartment. The upper part can be found in the compartment above the left shoulder strap. Disconnect the metal half-moon hook and feed it through the loop by the right shoulder strap. Fit the board / Snowshoes and close the buckle.
• Chest strap with a signal whistle: Quickly draw attention in emergency situations.
• Emergency Card: Quick access to emergency details if stuck in an avalanche situation.
• Helmet net: Fixed in a zipped compartment, optimized fastening.
• Water-resistant zipper: Repelling moisture for secure and dry contents.
• Hydration system compatible: Push drink bladder into the slot on the carry system interior and secure with a strap and flat-front buckle. Lead the tube through the outlet by the right shoulder strap and fix it with the rubber band.
• Bright inside: Light Colours inside make it easier to find your avalanche safety equipment.
• Inflated avabag access to the main compartment: frontal 2-way zipper
• Snowboard and snowshoe attachment: optimized, complete transport aid.
• Rope Fixation: Use fixation strap (located in the foremost compartment) and fit two half-moon hooks through the loops on the upper side of the pack. Open the buckle, catch the plastic loop above the middle compartment, close the buckle again and tighten the strap.
• Illustration of alpine emergency signals: Print (inside) shows you signals for emergencies.
• Ice Axe and Hiking pole loops: Place the pick of the Axe or Hiking pole into the icon compartment and fix it by closing the straps. Then attach the shaft by using the elastic cords, hidden in the two small compartments near the foremost zipper.
• Safety Leg Strap: for the highest possible safety in the event of an avalanche.
• Key Holder

Ortovox Ascent 30 Avabag Tech Spec:

• Usable volume with integrated AVABAG unit: 30 litres
• Weight Backpack: 1170 g 
• Back Length: Regular (42 - 50 cm)
• W x L x H (Width x Length x Height): 27 x 57 x 20 cm 
• Abdomen Curcumference: 75-145