Ortovox Cross Rider 22

The Ortovox Cross Rider 22 Backpack is efficient, has a practical design and places great emphasis on low weight (860g), avalanche essentials plus extras. For such a small bag it exceeds expectations in features and functionality and is still made with the toughest materials.

Ortovox Cross Rider 22 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 22 is perfectly paired with the lightweight Terrawest Core Light Shovel and TerraWest Core 240 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 equipped with a Hydration System Compartment.

Ortovox Cross Rider 22 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.

If you're looking for intuitive transceivers to go with this lightweight 20-litre backpack then we highly recommend the Ortovox Zoom Transceiver or Ortovox 3+ Transceiver.

Ideal For:

The Ortovox Cross Rider 20 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:

450D Polyester
600D Polyester

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)

For similar Ortovox backpacks with a larger volume, we recommend the Ortovox Freerider 24 or Freerider 26.

Ortovox Cross Rider 22 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.