Ortovox Ascent 40 AVABAG Kit

Ortovox Ascent 40 AVABAG Kit

Largest out of the avabag range, the Ortovox Ascent 40 AVABAG has everything you need for long days off-piste or tours lasting serval days and nights, transfer your equipment from base to base with maximum wear comfort with this 40-litre backpack. including 8 compartments and 40 litres of usable storage, this is the go-to pack for touring. 

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Avabag Ascent Ski Tour Backpack

Avabag Deployment

Installing the Avabag Unit 

Setting your handle correctly

What's Included:

• Ascent 40 AVABAG Backpack 
• AVABAG Airbag Unit 
• Rearming tool 
• Instructions (Multiple Languages)

Ideal For:

The Ortovox Ascent 40 avabag backpack is for Pros who venture out on long day trips or tours lasting several days. With a packed volume of up to 40 litres you can store the following without bursting at the seams:

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

The Fit:

The Ascent 40 Avabag backpack has maximum wear comfort with a 3D back foam plate which will protect you against any impact within the backcountry or off-piste.

A-frame ski carry and snowboard fastening make carrying the essentials easier when moving from base to base, Ergonomic hip belt and shoulder strap correspond with each other to distribute the weight when twisting and turning throughout the powder on your ski tour. 

Ortovox AVABAG Activation:

When wearing your Ortovox Ascent 40 avabag system you must make sure that all of your straps are securely fastened and the Activation handle is adjusted to the correct height.

1. Correctly Installing the Avabag system: Ensure that the AVABAG system has been installed correctly. The activation cable with the silver ball must be able to pass through the feed channel with no restrictions and the AVABAG balloon must be correctly folded.

2. Correctly Mounting the Activation Handle: The Silver ball on the activation cable must be easily visible in one of the two settings, so L or S. The position slider must be firmly attached to the activation handle. The Guide bar on the activation handle must be inserted into the feed channel for the appropriate setting.

Short Grip Length (S)

Long Grip Length (L)

3. Checking the Activation Mechanism: Insert the unthreaded side (smooth surface) of the AVABAG re-arming tool without force into the cartridge bushing if you can insert the re-arming tool right up to the stop. The AVABAG system is armed and ready to activate. if the re-arming tool cannot be completely inserted, you must re-arm the system.

4. Correctly Attaching the Avabag Cartridge: Screw the AVABAG cartridge into the cartridge bushing right up to the stop so that the sealing ring can no longer be seen on the AVABAG cartridge, Fasten the backpack orange cartridge clip to keep in place.

5. How To Wear The Backpack Correctly: Fasten the leg safety. to do this, thread the hip strap through the coloured loop on the leg safety strap. Fasten both buckles on the hip and chest straps one after the other and ensure that they are properly locked into place.

6. Activating The AVABAG Avalanche Unit: In the case of an avalanche, pull abruptly and as firmly as possible on the activation handle to activate the avabag avalanche airbag and inflate the avabag balloon!

Ortovox AVABAG Unit:

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.

The Ortovox Avabag Unit is removable so that you can insert it into any Ortovox Avabag Branded Backpack. The Alpride E1 Airbags also offer this removable airbag function.

The Ortovox Avabag unit will allow you to run multiple tests and practices without using your canister, this is due to the Ortovox Rearming Testing Tool. 

Canister Compatibility:

You can only use the Ortovox Avabag Carbon Cartridge within the Ortovox AVABAG backpacks, no other branded canisters can be used.

Ortovox Ascent 40 Avabag Backpack Inside (Interior):

• This pack has a 40 Litre capacity and has 8 storage compartments which provide 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 3+ Package which includes the initiative Ortovox 3+ Transceiver, Ortovox Badger Shovel, Ortovox Alu 240 Probe. 
• Front compartment allows you to stow away smaller valuables and accessories
• The Ortovox Ascent 40L offers a Large upper compartment to 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.
• Access to the main compartment via the Front 2 - way zipper.
• a Key Holder allows you to store your keys without them roaming freely in your pack.

Ortovox Ascent 40 Avabag Backpack Outside (Exterior):

• D-Skifix allows you to carry your skis diagonal, 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.
• External Hip Belt pocket for quick access to small accessories
• Ortovox Backpack - Features Glossary 

Back System

Full-Contact-Light-Back-System

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 40 Avabag 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 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 40 Avabag Tech Spec:

• Usable volume with integrated AVABAG unit: 40 litres
• Weight Backpack: 1290 g 
• Weight Backpack (inc AVABAG unit + Cartridge : 2290 g
• Weight AVABAG Unit: 690 g 
• Weight Activation Unit Carbon: 310 g
• Back Length: Regular (42 - 50 cm)
• W x L x H (Width x Length x Height): 31 x 60 x 22 cm 
• Abdomen Curcumference: 75-145
• Warranty: 2 Year Warranty from the original date of purchase.