Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S

The Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S is tailored to offer its users maximum comfort: shoulder and waist straps have been adapted to suit to the female body, and the lower weight and smaller volume are tailored to the female skier.

Highlights:

Small and very lightweight
Comfortable, anatomically shaped contact back
Multipurpose fastenings

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Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S Inside (Interior):

Immediate access to a Safety Compartment inside the backpack ensures emergency equipment is easy to both stores and reach. The compact size of the Cross Rider 20 S is perfectly paired with the lightweight Ortovox Zoom Package which includes the Ortovox Zoom Beacon, Badger Shovel & 240 Alu Probe.
Top Compartment offers space to store valuable smaller items without them getting crushed, whilst the Main Compartment Is Accessible From The Front And Back.
The 20 Litre pack offers room to store an extra layer, spare gloves, water and any small avy tools you have.
Indicated Pockets for your shovel and probe, This allows quick access in case of an emergency.
The Cross Rider 20 is Hydration System Compatible.

Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S Outside (Exterior):

Shovel and Probe can also be strapped on the outside of the pack allowing more space inside and quick access in emergency situations
You can fit a Helmet Net to the front of your pack.
Pick Loops allow you to attach ice axe or hiking pole.
The fastenings A-Skifix and D-Skifix allow you to strap your skis on either way and there is also the facility to attach a snowboard. So skinning up the slopes off-piste is always an option here.
Ortovox Backpack - Features Glossary

Ideal For:

The Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S is ideal for skiers or boarders who like to venture out on small day tours through the backcountry or sticking to days on the piste.

The Fit:

When worn correctly, the Ergonomic Cut retains the freedom of upper body movement but remains secure if you fall. Combined with the Neoprene Hip Belt you are guaranteed to feel comfortable and safe.

The Chest Belt and Stabiliser Straps make the Cross Rider 20 hug your body rather than moving around during when skiing or snowboarding.

Materials:

Polyester 600D (PFC FREE)

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:

Crossrider 20 S
Crossrider 22

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: Short (36- 44 cm)

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Ortovox Cross Rider 20 S 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 a 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.
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 strap and flat-front buckle.
Emergency Card: Quick access to emergency details if stuck in an avalanche situation.
Access to the main compartment (Front): Quick access to emergency equipment through the front panel.
Access to main compartment (Back Panel Loader): Quick access to emergency equipment / Accessories through the Back panel Loader.

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: Open the side flat-front buckles and connect each long strap to the clasp opposite.
Compression Straps: Simple backpack compression with little content. Also Serves as side ski Fastener.