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Three ways up the mountain. The right backpack for each.

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Mia explains the three routes

Route, duration, back length: in 50 seconds.

How do you get up the mountain?

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Our selection

The Backpacks we took a close look at. Every answer narrows it down.

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Ortovox packs by route

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Ortovox Free Rider 22OrtovoxFree Rider 2222 l1,150 g42 to 50 cm
Ortovox Venet Tour 30OrtovoxVenet Tour 3030 l1,170 g42 to 50 cm
Ortovox Traverse 30OrtovoxTraverse 3030 l1,100 g42 to 50 cm
Ortovox Free Rider 20 SOrtovoxFree Rider 20 S20 l1,105 g36 to 44 cm
Ortovox Venet Tour 28 SOrtovoxVenet Tour 28 S28 l1,100 g36 to 44 cm
Ortovox Traverse 28 SOrtovoxTraverse 28 S28 l1,050 g36 to 44 cm
Ortovox Haute Route 32OrtovoxHaute Route 3232 l1,340 g42 to 50 cm
Ortovox Tour Rider 30OrtovoxTour Rider 3030 l990 g42 to 50 cm
Ortovox Cross Rider 22OrtovoxCross Rider 2222 l850 g42 to 50 cm
Ortovox Peak 35OrtovoxPeak 3535 l1,500 g42 to 50 cm
Ortovox Free Rider 28OrtovoxFree Rider 2828 l1,350 g42 to 50 cm
Ortovox Haute Route 30 SOrtovoxHaute Route 30 S30 l1,320 g36 to 44 cm
Ortovox Tour Rider 28 SOrtovoxTour Rider 28 S28 l950 g36 to 44 cm
Ortovox Cross Rider 20 SOrtovoxCross Rider 20 S20 l810 g36 to 44 cm
Ortovox Traverse 20OrtovoxTraverse 2020 l765 g42 to 50 cm
Ortovox Traverse 18 SOrtovoxTraverse 18 S18 l730 g36 to 44 cm
Ortovox Peak 32 SOrtovoxPeak 32 S32 l1,430 g36 to 44 cm
Ortovox Free Rider 26 SOrtovoxFree Rider 26 S26 l1,310 g36 to 44 cm
Ortovox Haute Route 40OrtovoxHaute Route 4040 l1,420 g42 to 50 cm
Ortovox Haute Route 38 SOrtovoxHaute Route 38 S38 l1,380 g36 to 44 cm
Ortovox Traverse 40OrtovoxTraverse 4040 l1,320 g42 to 50 cm
Ortovox Traverse 38 SOrtovoxTraverse 38 S38 l1,260 g36 to 44 cm
Ortovox Peak 45OrtovoxPeak 4545 l1,580 g42 to 50 cm
Ortovox Peak 42 SOrtovoxPeak 42 S42 l1,500 g36 to 44 cm
Ortovox Peak 55OrtovoxPeak 5555 l1,630 g42 to 50 cm
Ortovox Peak 52 SOrtovoxPeak 52 S52 l1,580 g36 to 44 cm

H Values marked H come from the manufacturers.

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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.

Fits this, for example

Ortovox Free Rider 22Ortovox Tour Rider 30Ortovox Cross Rider 22

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.

Fits this, for example

Ortovox Free Rider 22Ortovox Venet Tour 30Ortovox Haute Route 32

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.

Fits this, for example

Ortovox Traverse 30Ortovox Peak 35Ortovox Traverse 20

Schematic illustration. Use according to the Ortovox scale (ideal from 4 out of 5).

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Which route, which range
RouteRangesVolume
FreerideFree Rider, Tour Rider, Cross Rider20 to 30 litres
Ski touringVenet Tour, Haute Route, Tour Rider28 to 40 litres
Mountain tour and via ferrataTraverse18 to 40 litres
High-alpine tourPeak, Haute Route30 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.

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As of 5 November 2026. Product details from the product pages on sportfits.eu.