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Three ways up the mountain. The right backpack for each.
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OrtovoxFree Rider 2222 l1,150 g42 to 50 cm- you ride off-piste and want the pack to stay close
- you want to insert a back protector
- your back length is between 42 and 50 cm
Freeride with protector compartment
22 lHVolume
1,150 gHWeight
42 to 50 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Clasp Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you are planning multi-day ski tours: Haute Route and Peak are built for that.
The Free Rider is Ortovox's freeride pack. Its Clasp Back System with a flat, elastic hip belt keeps it close to your back. Your shovel and probe go in a dedicated safety compartment, accessible from the front and through the back, while the rear pocket fits the separately available Clasp Spine Protector. The Free Rider 22 received the ISPO Award Gold 2021.
- Volume
- 22 lH
- Weight
- 1,150 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 42 to 50 cmH
- Back
- StandardH
- Carry system
- Clasp Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Freeride, Ski touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxVenet Tour 3030 l1,170 g42 to 50 cm- you go on day tours with skins
- you want access to the main compartment without fully opening the pack
- your back length is between 42 and 50 cm
New for ski touring
30 lHVolume
1,170 gHWeight
42 to 50 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Full Contact LightHCarry system
Not ideal if your skis are wider than 120 mm under the binding: Haute Route, Tour Rider and Cross Rider carry skis up to 150 mm.
The Venet Tour is new to Ortovox and built for ski touring. The Full Contact Light Back System sits close to your back, while narrow hip fins keep it stable. You can also access the main compartment from the side, with a separate compartment for your shovel and probe. The diagonal ski carry system takes skis up to 120 mm wide.
- Volume
- 30 lH
- Weight
- 1,170 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 42 to 50 cmH
- Back
- StandardH
- Carry system
- Full Contact LightH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Ski touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxTraverse 3030 l1,100 g42 to 50 cm- you go on mountain tours, via ferratas or hut-to-hut trips
- you want a rain cover included
- your back length is between 42 and 50 cm
For mountain tours and via ferratas
30 lHVolume
1,100 gHWeight
42 to 50 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Comfort-ContactHCarry system
Not ideal if you want to store your shovel and probe separately: Ortovox does not specify a safety compartment for the Traverse.
The Traverse is Ortovox's pack for mountain hiking and mountaineering. Its Comfort-Contact Back System has ventilated pads, wide shoulder straps and a wide hip belt with a pocket. A rain cover is included. The main compartment opens all the way around with a zip, and the helmet net can be removed.
- Volume
- 30 lH
- Weight
- 1,100 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 42 to 50 cmH
- Back
- StandardH
- Carry system
- Comfort-ContactH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- not stated
- Suits
- Hiking & mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxFree Rider 20 S20 l1,105 g36 to 44 cm- you ride off-piste and want the pack to stay close
- you want to insert a back protector
- your back length is between 36 and 44 cm
Freeride with protector compartment
20 lHVolume
1,105 gHWeight
36 to 44 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Clasp Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you are planning multi-day ski tours: Haute Route and Peak are built for that.
The Free Rider is Ortovox's freeride pack. Its Clasp Back System with a flat, elastic hip belt keeps it close to your back. Your shovel and probe go in a dedicated safety compartment, accessible from the front and through the back, while the rear pocket fits the separately available Clasp Spine Protector. According to Ortovox, the S version has a significantly shorter back, narrower shoulder straps and shorter hip fins.
- Volume
- 20 lH
- Weight
- 1,105 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 36 to 44 cmH
- Back
- S (short)H
- Carry system
- Clasp Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Freeride, Ski touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxVenet Tour 28 S28 l1,100 g36 to 44 cm- you go on day tours with skins
- you want access to the main compartment without fully opening the pack
- your back length is between 36 and 44 cm
New for ski touring
28 lHVolume
1,100 gHWeight
36 to 44 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Full Contact LightHCarry system
Not ideal if your skis are wider than 120 mm under the bindings: Haute Route, Tour Rider and Cross Rider carry skis up to 150 mm.
The Venet Tour is new to Ortovox and built for ski touring. The Full Contact Light Back System sits close to your back, while narrow hip fins keep it stable. You can also access the main compartment from the side, with a separate compartment for your shovel and probe. The diagonal ski carry system takes skis up to 120 mm wide. According to Ortovox, the S version has a significantly shorter back, narrower shoulder straps and shorter hip fins.
- Volume
- 28 lH
- Weight
- 1,100 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 36 to 44 cmH
- Back
- S (short)H
- Carry system
- Full Contact LightH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Ski touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxTraverse 28 S28 l1,050 g36 to 44 cm- you go on mountain tours, via ferrata routes or from hut to hut
- you want a rain cover included
- your back length is between 36 and 44 cm
For mountain tours and via ferrata
28 lHVolume
1,050 gHWeight
36 to 44 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Comfort-ContactHCarry system
Not ideal if you want to store your shovel and probe separately: Ortovox does not list a safety compartment for the Traverse.
The Traverse is Ortovox’s pack for hiking and mountaineering. The Comfort-Contact Back System has ventilated pads, wide shoulder straps and a wide hip belt with a pocket. A rain cover is included. The main compartment opens all the way around with a zip, and the helmet net can be removed. According to Ortovox, the S version has a significantly shorter back, narrower shoulder straps and shorter hip fins.
- Volume
- 28 lH
- Weight
- 1,050 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 36 to 44 cmH
- Back
- S (short)H
- Carry system
- Comfort-ContactH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- not stated
- Suits
- Hiking & mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxHaute Route 3232 l1,340 g42 to 50 cm- you take a rope, crampons and an ice axe on ski-mountaineering tours
- you travel from hut to hut on skis
- your back length is between 42 and 50 cm
Ski mountaineering and traverses
32 lHVolume
1,340 gHWeight
42 to 50 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
O-Flex-2 Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you mainly freeride: The Free Rider fits more closely and has a protector compartment.
The Haute Route is built for ski mountaineering and multi-day traverses. The O-Flex-2 Back System with an S-shaped stabiliser guides the load, while you can secure the rope under the lid without opening it. Crampons, ice axe and skis up to 150 mm wide can be carried outside; the shovel and probe go in the safety compartment.
- Volume
- 32 lH
- Weight
- 1,340 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 42 to 50 cmH
- Back
- StandardH
- Carry system
- O-Flex-2 Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Alpine touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxTour Rider 3030 l990 g42 to 50 cm- you climb with skins to ski back down away from the pistes
- you want a lightweight pack with a safety compartment
- your back length is between 42 and 50 cm
Ski touring, lightweight build
30 lHVolume
990 gHWeight
42 to 50 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Full Contact LightHCarry system
Not ideal if you want to insert a back protector: The Free Rider can do that.
The Tour Rider is built for uphill travel and descents in the backcountry. The Full-Contact-Light Back System sits close to the body, while load-control straps pull the load towards your back. The shovel and probe have their own compartment, and skis up to 150 mm wide can be carried diagonally or on the side.
- Volume
- 30 lH
- Weight
- 990 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 42 to 50 cmH
- Back
- StandardH
- Carry system
- Full Contact LightH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Freeride, Ski touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxCross Rider 2222 l850 g42 to 50 cm- you do short tours and quick laps in the backcountry
- low weight matters more to you than lots of storage space
- your back length is between 42 and 50 cm
Lightweight, with safety compartment
22 lHVolume
850 gHWeight
42 to 50 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Full Contact Light, pre-shapedHCarry system
Not ideal if you carry more than day-trip gear: At 22 litres, it is small.
The Cross Rider is the lightest pack here with a separate compartment for the shovel and probe. The back is thermoformed, with the compartment inside and further away from your back. Skis up to 150 mm wide can be carried diagonally or on the side.
- Volume
- 22 lH
- Weight
- 850 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 42 to 50 cmH
- Back
- StandardH
- Carry system
- Full Contact Light, pre-shapedH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Freeride, Ski touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxPeak 3535 l1,500 g42 to 50 cm- you go on high-alpine tours with crampons, a rope and an ice axe
- you are away for several days at a time
- your back length is between 42 and 50 cm
High-alpine touring with a wool back system
35 lHVolume
1,500 gHWeight
42 to 50 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Swisswool 3D Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you count every gram: At 1,500 g, the Peak is one of the heavier packs here.
The Peak is Ortovox’s high-alpine touring pack. The Swisswool 3D Back System sits against your back with metal stays; the back, shoulder straps and hip belts are padded with Swisswool fleece, which according to Ortovox absorbs water vapour. The crampon compartment is on the side, and the main compartment opens all the way around.
- Volume
- 35 lH
- Weight
- 1,500 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 42 to 50 cmH
- Back
- StandardH
- Carry system
- Swisswool 3D Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Hiking & mountaineering, Alpine touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxFree Rider 2828 l1,350 g42 to 50 cm- you ski away from the pistes and want the pack to fit closely
- you want to insert a back protector
- your back length is between 42 and 50 cm
Freeride with protector compartment
28 lHVolume
1,350 gHWeight
42 to 50 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Clasp Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you are planning multi-day ski tours: Haute Route and Peak are built for that.
The Free Rider is Ortovox’s freeride pack. The Clasp Back System with a flat, elastic hip belt keeps it close to your back. The shovel and probe go in a separate safety compartment, which opens from the front and through the back, while the back pocket fits the separately available Clasp Spine Protector. There is also a dry compartment and a side pocket.
- Volume
- 28 lH
- Weight
- 1,350 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 42 to 50 cmH
- Back
- StandardH
- Carry system
- Clasp Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Freeride, Ski touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxHaute Route 30 S30 l1,320 g36 to 44 cm- you take a rope, crampons and an ice axe on ski-mountaineering tours
- you travel from hut to hut on skis
- your back length is between 36 and 44 cm
Ski mountaineering and traverses
30 lHVolume
1,320 gHWeight
36 to 44 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
O-Flex-2 Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you mainly freeride: The Free Rider fits more closely and has a protector compartment.
The Haute Route is built for ski mountaineering and multi-day traverses. The O-Flex-2 Back System with an S-shaped stabiliser guides the load, while you can secure the rope under the lid without opening it. Crampons, ice axe and skis up to 150 mm wide can be carried outside; the shovel and probe go in the safety compartment. According to Ortovox, the S version has a significantly shorter back, narrower shoulder straps and shorter hip fins.
- Volume
- 30 lH
- Weight
- 1,320 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 36 to 44 cmH
- Back
- S (short)H
- Carry system
- O-Flex-2 Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Alpine touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxTour Rider 28 S28 l950 g36 to 44 cm- you climb with skins to ski back down away from the pistes
- you want a lightweight pack with a safety compartment
- your back length is between 36 and 44 cm
Ski touring, lightweight build
28 lHVolume
950 gHWeight
36 to 44 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Full Contact LightHCarry system
Not ideal if you want to insert a back protector: The Free Rider can do that.
The Tour Rider is built for uphill travel and descents in the backcountry. The Full-Contact-Light Back System sits close to the body, while load-control straps pull the load towards your back. The shovel and probe have their own compartment, and skis up to 150 mm wide can be carried diagonally or on the side. According to Ortovox, the S version has a significantly shorter back, narrower shoulder straps and shorter hip fins.
- Volume
- 28 lH
- Weight
- 950 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 36 to 44 cmH
- Back
- S (short)H
- Carry system
- Full Contact LightH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Freeride, Ski touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxCross Rider 20 S20 l810 g36 to 44 cm- you do short tours and quick laps in the backcountry
- low weight matters more to you than lots of storage space
- your back length is between 36 and 44 cm
Lightweight, with safety compartment
20 lHVolume
810 gHWeight
36 to 44 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Full Contact Light, pre-shapedHCarry system
Not ideal if you carry more than day-trip gear: At 20 litres, it is small.
The Cross Rider is the lightest pack here with a separate compartment for the shovel and probe. The back is thermoformed, with the compartment inside and further away from your back. Skis up to 150 mm wide can be carried diagonally or on the side. According to Ortovox, the S version has a significantly shorter back, narrower shoulder straps and shorter hip fins.
- Volume
- 20 lH
- Weight
- 810 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 36 to 44 cmH
- Back
- S (short)H
- Carry system
- Full Contact Light, pre-shapedH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Freeride, Ski touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxTraverse 2020 l765 g42 to 50 cm- you go on mountain tours, via ferrata routes or from hut to hut
- you want a rain cover included
- your back length is between 42 and 50 cm
For mountain tours and via ferrata
20 lHVolume
765 gHWeight
42 to 50 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Comfort-ContactHCarry system
Not ideal if you want to store your shovel and probe separately: Ortovox does not list a safety compartment for the Traverse.
The Traverse is Ortovox’s pack for hiking and mountaineering. The Comfort-Contact Back System has ventilated pads, wide shoulder straps and a wide hip belt with a pocket. A rain cover is included. The elasticated front pocket holds a helmet.
- Volume
- 20 lH
- Weight
- 765 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 42 to 50 cmH
- Back
- StandardH
- Carry system
- Comfort-ContactH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- not stated
- Suits
- Hiking & mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxTraverse 18 S18 l730 g36 to 44 cm- you go on mountain tours, via ferrata routes or from hut to hut
- you want a rain cover included
- your back length is between 36 and 44 cm
For mountain tours and via ferrata
18 lHVolume
730 gHWeight
36 to 44 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Comfort-ContactHCarry system
Not ideal if you want to store your shovel and probe separately: Ortovox does not list a safety compartment for the Traverse.
The Traverse is Ortovox’s pack for hiking and mountaineering. The Comfort-Contact Back System has ventilated pads, wide shoulder straps and a wide hip belt with a pocket. A rain cover is included. The elasticated front pocket holds a helmet. According to Ortovox, the S version has a significantly shorter back, narrower shoulder straps and shorter hip fins.
- Volume
- 18 lH
- Weight
- 730 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 36 to 44 cmH
- Back
- S (short)H
- Carry system
- Comfort-ContactH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- not stated
- Suits
- Hiking & mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxPeak 32 S32 l1,430 g36 to 44 cm- you go on high-alpine tours with crampons, a rope and an ice axe
- you are away for several days at a time
- your back length is between 36 and 44 cm
High-alpine touring with a wool back system
32 lHVolume
1,430 gHWeight
36 to 44 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Swisswool 3D Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you count every gram: At 1,430 g, the Peak is one of the heavier packs here.
The Peak is Ortovox’s high-alpine touring pack. The Swisswool 3D Back System sits against your back with metal stays; the back, shoulder straps and hip belts are padded with Swisswool fleece, which according to Ortovox absorbs water vapour. The crampon compartment is on the side, and the main compartment opens all the way around. According to Ortovox, the S version has a significantly shorter back, narrower shoulder straps and shorter hip fins.
- Volume
- 32 lH
- Weight
- 1,430 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 36 to 44 cmH
- Back
- S (short)H
- Carry system
- Swisswool 3D Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Hiking & mountaineering, Alpine touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxFree Rider 26 S26 l1,310 g36 to 44 cm- you ski away from the pistes and want the pack to fit closely
- you want to insert a back protector
- your back length is between 36 and 44 cm
Freeride with protector compartment
26 lHVolume
1,310 gHWeight
36 to 44 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Clasp Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you are planning multi-day ski tours: Haute Route and Peak are built for that.
The Free Rider is Ortovox’s freeride pack. The Clasp Back System with a flat, elastic hip belt keeps it close to your back. The shovel and probe go in a separate safety compartment, which opens from the front and through the back, while the back pocket fits the separately available Clasp Spine Protector. There is also a dry compartment and a side pocket. According to Ortovox, the S version has a significantly shorter back, narrower shoulder straps and shorter hip fins.
- Volume
- 26 lH
- Weight
- 1,310 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 36 to 44 cmH
- Back
- S (short)H
- Carry system
- Clasp Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Freeride, Ski touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxHaute Route 4040 l1,420 g42 to 50 cm- you take a rope, crampons and an ice axe on ski-mountaineering tours
- you travel from hut to hut on skis
- your back length is between 42 and 50 cm
Ski mountaineering and traverses
40 lHVolume
1,420 gHWeight
42 to 50 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
O-Flex-2 Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you mainly freeride: The Free Rider fits more closely and has a protector compartment.
The Haute Route is built for ski mountaineering and multi-day traverses. The O-Flex-2 Back System with an S-shaped stabiliser guides the load, while you can secure the rope under the lid without opening it. Crampons, ice axe and skis up to 150 mm wide can be carried outside; the shovel and probe go in the safety compartment.
- Volume
- 40 lH
- Weight
- 1,420 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 42 to 50 cmH
- Back
- StandardH
- Carry system
- O-Flex-2 Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Alpine touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxHaute Route 38 S38 l1,380 g36 to 44 cm- you take a rope, crampons and an ice axe on ski-mountaineering tours
- you travel from hut to hut on skis
- your back length is between 36 and 44 cm
Ski mountaineering and traverses
38 lHVolume
1,380 gHWeight
36 to 44 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
O-Flex-2 Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you mainly freeride: The Free Rider fits more closely and has a protector compartment.
The Haute Route is built for ski mountaineering and multi-day traverses. The O-Flex-2 Back System with an S-shaped stabiliser guides the load, while you can secure the rope under the lid without opening it. Crampons, ice axe and skis up to 150 mm wide can be carried outside; the shovel and probe go in the safety compartment. According to Ortovox, the S version has a significantly shorter back, narrower shoulder straps and shorter hip fins.
- Volume
- 38 lH
- Weight
- 1,380 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 36 to 44 cmH
- Back
- S (short)H
- Carry system
- O-Flex-2 Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Alpine touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxTraverse 4040 l1,320 g42 to 50 cm- you go on mountain tours, via ferrata routes or from hut to hut
- you want a rain cover included
- your back length is between 42 and 50 cm
For mountain tours and via ferrata
40 lHVolume
1,320 gHWeight
42 to 50 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Comfort-ContactHCarry system
Not ideal if you want to store your shovel and probe separately: Ortovox does not list a safety compartment for the Traverse.
The Traverse is Ortovox’s pack for hiking and mountaineering. The Comfort-Contact Back System has ventilated pads, wide shoulder straps and a wide hip belt with a pocket. A rain cover is included. The main compartment opens all the way around, with a separate base compartment at the bottom.
- Volume
- 40 lH
- Weight
- 1,320 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 42 to 50 cmH
- Back
- StandardH
- Carry system
- Comfort-ContactH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- not stated
- Suits
- Hiking & mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxTraverse 38 S38 l1,260 g36 to 44 cm- you go on mountain tours, via ferrata routes or from hut to hut
- you want a rain cover included
- your back length is between 36 and 44 cm
For mountain tours and via ferrata
38 lHVolume
1,260 gHWeight
36 to 44 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Comfort-ContactHCarry system
Not ideal if you want to store your shovel and probe separately: Ortovox does not list a safety compartment for the Traverse.
The Traverse is Ortovox’s pack for hiking and mountaineering. The Comfort-Contact Back System has ventilated pads, wide shoulder straps and a wide hip belt with a pocket. A rain cover is included. The main compartment opens all the way around, with a separate base compartment at the bottom. According to Ortovox, the S version has a significantly shorter back, narrower shoulder straps and shorter hip fins.
- Volume
- 38 lH
- Weight
- 1,260 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 36 to 44 cmH
- Back
- S (short)H
- Carry system
- Comfort-ContactH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- not stated
- Suits
- Hiking & mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxPeak 4545 l1,580 g42 to 50 cm- you go on high-alpine tours with crampons, a rope and an ice axe
- you are out for several days at a time
- your back length is between 42 and 50 cm
High-alpine tour with wool back system
45 lHVolume
1,580 gHWeight
42 to 50 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Swisswool 3D Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you count every gram: at 1,580 g, the Peak is one of the heavier packs here.
The Peak is Ortovox's pack for high-alpine tours. The Swisswool 3D Back System sits against your back with metal stays; the back, shoulder straps and hip belt are padded with Swisswool fleece, which according to Ortovox absorbs water vapour. The crampon compartment is on the side, while the main compartment opens all the way around.
- Volume
- 45 lH
- Weight
- 1,580 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 42 to 50 cmH
- Back
- StandardH
- Carry system
- Swisswool 3D Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Hiking & mountaineering, Alpine touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxPeak 42 S42 l1,500 g36 to 44 cm- you go on high-alpine tours with crampons, a rope and an ice axe
- you are out for several days at a time
- your back length is between 36 and 44 cm
High-alpine tour with wool back system
42 lHVolume
1,500 gHWeight
36 to 44 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Swisswool 3D Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you count every gram: at 1,500 g, the Peak is one of the heavier packs here.
The Peak is Ortovox's pack for high-alpine tours. The Swisswool 3D Back System sits against your back with metal stays; the back, shoulder straps and hip belt are padded with Swisswool fleece, which according to Ortovox absorbs water vapour. The crampon compartment is on the side, while the main compartment opens all the way around. According to Ortovox, the S version has a significantly shorter back, narrower shoulder straps and shorter hip fins.
- Volume
- 42 lH
- Weight
- 1,500 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 36 to 44 cmH
- Back
- S (short)H
- Carry system
- Swisswool 3D Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Hiking & mountaineering, Alpine touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxPeak 5555 l1,630 g42 to 50 cm- you go on high-alpine tours with crampons, a rope and an ice axe
- you are out for several days at a time
- your back length is between 42 and 50 cm
High-alpine tour with wool back system
55 lHVolume
1,630 gHWeight
42 to 50 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Swisswool 3D Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you count every gram: at 1,630 g, the Peak is one of the heavier packs here.
The Peak is Ortovox's pack for high-alpine tours. The Swisswool 3D Back System sits against your back with metal stays; the back, shoulder straps and hip belt are padded with Swisswool fleece, which according to Ortovox absorbs water vapour. The crampon compartment is on the side, while the main compartment opens all the way around.
- Volume
- 55 lH
- Weight
- 1,630 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 42 to 50 cmH
- Back
- StandardH
- Carry system
- Swisswool 3D Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Hiking & mountaineering, Alpine touring
as of 5 November 2026
OrtovoxPeak 52 S52 l1,580 g36 to 44 cm- you go on high-alpine tours with crampons, a rope and an ice axe
- you are out for several days at a time
- your back length is between 36 and 44 cm
High-alpine tour with wool back system
52 lHVolume
1,580 gHWeight
36 to 44 cmHBack length according to Ortovox
Swisswool 3D Back SystemHCarry system
Not ideal if you count every gram: at 1,580 g, the Peak is one of the heavier packs here.
The Peak is Ortovox's pack for high-alpine tours. The Swisswool 3D Back System sits against your back with metal stays; the back, shoulder straps and hip belt are padded with Swisswool fleece, which according to Ortovox absorbs water vapour. The crampon compartment is on the side, while the main compartment opens all the way around. According to Ortovox, the S version has a significantly shorter back, narrower shoulder straps and shorter hip fins.
- Volume
- 52 lH
- Weight
- 1,580 gH
- Back length according to Ortovox
- 36 to 44 cmH
- Back
- S (short)H
- Carry system
- Swisswool 3D Back SystemH
- Safety compartment for shovel and probe
- yesH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Hiking & mountaineering, Alpine touring
as of 5 November 2026
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Three routes
Which route is yours?
Freeride, ski touring, mountain tour: Ortovox makes dedicated packs for each route. Here is what the three routes look like.
Your routeThe other routesFree Rider · Tour Rider
Lift up, off-piste down
Freeride
- The pack needs to stay close to your body through fast turns; the Free Rider stays put with its flat, elastic hip belt.
- Keep your shovel and probe within easy reach in the safety compartment, not under your jacket.
Your routeThe other routesVenet Tour · Haute Route
up with skins
Ski touring
- On the ascent, a stable, close-fitting back matters. Venet Tour and Haute Route are built for this.
- Around 30 litres is enough for a day tour; for a hut trip or traverse, go for 38 to 40.
Your routeThe other routesTraverse · Peak
ascent, via ferrata, summit
Hiking & mountaineering
- The Traverse comes with a rain cover, while the Peak has a crampon compartment for high-alpine tours.
- For multi-day hut trips, choose 38 litres or more.
Schematic illustration. Use according to the Ortovox scale (ideal from 4 out of 5).
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Which route, which range
| Route | Ranges | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Freeride | Free Rider, Tour Rider, Cross Rider | 20 to 30 litres |
| Ski touring | Venet Tour, Haute Route, Tour Rider | 28 to 40 litres |
| Mountain tour and via ferrata | Traverse | 18 to 40 litres |
| High-alpine tour | Peak, Haute Route | 30 to 55 litres |
The right back length
Measure your back length from the top of your hip bones along your back to the neck vertebra that protrudes noticeably when you bend your head forwards. Ortovox recommends S for 36 to 44 cm and Standard for 42 to 50 cm.
If you are between 42 and 44 cm, both fit. In that case, check where the hip belt sits: on your hip bones, not above them.
Safety compartment and ski carry
- The safety compartment keeps your shovel and probe separate from the rest and quick to reach.
- You carry your skis diagonally (D-Skifix) on steep climbs and at the side (A-Skifix) on long routes.
- Venet Tour holds skis up to 120 mm wide; Haute Route, Tour Rider and Cross Rider up to 150 mm.
Frequently asked questions
What does S mean at Ortovox?
S means a shorter back length. According to Ortovox, it fits a back length of 36 to 44 cm, with narrower, shorter shoulder straps and shorter hip fins. It isn’t a women’s-only model, but is designed for anyone with a shorter back.
How do I measure my back length?
Tilt your head slightly forwards and feel for the neck vertebra that sticks out furthest. Place the tape measure at the top of your hip bones and measure along your back up to this vertebra. It’s easiest with someone else’s help.
Will an avalanche airbag fit in these packs?
No, these are backpacks without an airbag. Ortovox builds the airbag into its own backpacks, the Avabag Litric. You’ll find those in the avalanche transceiver finder.
Do I need a safety compartment for freeriding?
Off-piste, an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel are always essential. The safety compartment stores the probe and shovel separately, ready to grab quickly.
As of 5 November 2026. Product details from the product pages on sportfits.eu.