Free Rider 26 S Ski/Snowboard Backpack

About the Ortovox Free Rider 26 S

The Ortovox Free Rider 26 men's snowboard/ski backpack is ideal for freeride and backcountry adventures. With space for storing essentials and the facility to carry skis or a snowboard, snowshoes, ice axe, helmet and poles on the exterior, as well as an integrated back protector.

The Free Rider has rapid access to the main compartment and shovel and probe storage from both the back and from the circumferential zipper on the front. The inside has a bright colour in order to make visibility as clear as possible for ease of use and gaining vital seconds in the case of emergency. It also has a wide hip belt for optimal fit and chest strap with alarm whistle.

The Free Rider has both A and D (diagonal) ski fix giving you options when carrying skis or split splitboard, as well as the facility to carry a snowboard or snowshoes. There are loops for ice axe and pole fastening and a removable helmet net, as well as hydration system compatibility.

The Free rider features an SPS Flex back protector combining the back system and back protector into one flexible unit of eight SAS-TEC protective foam pads that adapts to the body and absorbs impact. The back protector is TÜV-certified.

The Free Rider 26 is the perfect mid volume, ergonomically designed pack for freeriding and venturing into the backcountry for shorter periods. It has all of the necessary features, back protection and Ortovox's legendary quality that you can rely on in an emergency.

Ortovox have assigned each Free Rider backpack to the following body size specifications to ensure for optimum fit and maximum protection against injury. The Ortovox Free Rider 26L backpack has a Long length back panel.

Long 18L & 26L Packs
Back Length: 47-55cm
Body Size: 180-200cm

Regular 16L & 24L Packs
Back Length: 42-50cm
Body Size: 170-195cm

Short/Women's Free Rider packs
Back Length: 36-44cm
Body Size: 150-175cm