Ortovox Ascent 32

Ski tour backpacks are getting reinforcements: The ultra-light and technical Ortovox Ascent 32 is perfect for demanding days in the mountains. That’s why we’ve focused on what’s important and thought through every detail.

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Ortovox Ascent Ski Tour Backpack

Ortovox Ascent 32 Inside (Interior):

The Ortovox Ascent 32 pack has the 3D foam back system which Distributes Load Evenly between the hip fins and the slightly padded shoulder straps.
Safety compartments allow you to store all the right essentials for ski touring. spare layers, goggles, shovel and probe can be stored in separate compartments.
The Ortovox Ascent 32 backpack goes hand in hand with the Ortovox Diract Set, this includes the Ortovox Diract Beacon, Badger Shovel & 240 Alu Probe.
Map compartment
Hydration system compatible
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.

Ortovox Ascent 32 Outside (Exterior):

The Ascent 32 pack carries skis securely in both A-Skifix and D-Skifix fashion and both fastening systems are easy to use.
Snowboard & Snowshoe Holder - Complete transport aid
It also includes a Helmet Carry System.
Ice Axe Fastening and External Rope Fastening.
Circumferential Zipper, Quick access to the main compartment via the front.
The pack's Large Zippers are easy to grab onto, even whilst wearing thick gloves.
Water-Resistant Zippers: repelling moisture for secure and dry contents.
Key Holder
Ortovox Backpack - Features Glossary

The Fit

Despite this reduction in weight we have of course still ensured high wear comfort: The foamed 3D back system distributes the weight evenly between the hip fins and the padded shoulder straps.

Ideal For

The Ascent 32 is a technical, ultra-lightweight backpack for challenging ski tours.

Materials

Nylon 420D Robic
Nylon 100D Robic Ripstop

Back-system

Full-Contact-Light-Back-System

The 3D foam back system is simultaneously Light and Stable. This back system Distributes Load Evenly between the hip fins and the slightly padded shoulder straps.

The back system is used in the following packs:

Ascent 22
Ascent 30 S
Ascent 32

Optimally adapted to the course of the spine thanks to an Ergonomic Shape.

Ortovox Backpacks - Back Systems Glossary

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)

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Ortovox Ascent 32 Features:

Safety Compartment: Access to the compartment is marked with the red zipper pullers. Probe and Shaft receiver are marked with icons. Fasten the shovel with the sharp edge up, on the front of the backpack.
Chest Strap with Signal Whistle: Quickly draw attention in emergency situations.
Hip Pocket: Hip Pocket allows you to store small accessories such as mobile phones, keys.
Helmet Net: The helmet net can be found in the foremost compartment. Hook the helmet net hooks onto the small loops near the ice axe fixation and on the slot compartment, these are also indicated by small icons.
Water-Resistant Zippers: repelling moisture for secure and dry contents.
Bright Inside: Light Colours inside make it easier to find your avalanche safety equipment.
Hydration System Compatible: Push drink bladder of any model into the slot on the carry system interior and secure with a strap and flat-front buckle.
Emergency Card: Quick access to emergency details if stuck in an avalanche situation.
Access To Main Compartment (Front): Quick access to emergency equipment / Accessories through the front.
Safety Equipment Attachment: Shovel and probes can be attached to the front of your backpack for quicker access, this will leave more room for spare layers, accessories.
A-Skifix: Classic Side Ski Fastener using the compression straps.
D-Skifix: Push the ski through the large loop hidden in the slot compartment, this is indicated with a small icon. you can then secure the skips with the straps hidden in the left shoulder strap. Snowboard and Snowshoe Attachment: Use the two separate straps (located in the middle compartment) and fix them at the male buckle parts of the lateral compression straps.
Rope Attachment: Use fixation strap (located in the middle compartment) and fit two half-moon hooks through the loops (one is hidden in the little top compartment) on the upper side of the pack. Open buckle, catch the loop above middle compartment, close the buckle again and tighten the strap.
Gear Loops: Ice axe, hiking poles and your shovel can be attached to the front to save more room in the pack.
Map Compartment: Special compartment stores your map for quick access when out in the backcountry.
Key Holder: Smallholder allows you to store keys so they don’t rattle around in your pack.