Ortovox Free Rider 28

Unlimited freedom of movement: The Ortovox Free Rider 28 has been completely overhauled to fit snugly to the back when freeriding in any terrain.

This is due to the Flat, Elasticated Clasp Flex Belt, which provides control in every situation as well as Reliable Support.

Highlights:

Back protector compatible for maximum safety
Quick access to the safety compartment in an emergency
Integrated compression straps

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Ortovox Free Rider 28 Inside (Interior):

This pack has a 28 Litre capacity which provides plenty of room for stowing your essentials such as a cushioned goggle case, shovel, probe, first aid and hydration system.
Clearer Layout, Simple, uniform compartment structure and better use of space.
The smaller top compartment offers space for all valuables, cameras or even smaller items of clothing such as gloves or glasses.
Front and back access have been integrated into the Ortovox Free Rider 28 so you can access all your safety equipment as quick as possible. We recommend combining this high-end Free Rider 28 with the Ortovox Diract Voice Light Set which includes the Ortovox Diract Voice Beacon, Pro Light Shovel and 240 Alu Light Probe.
The standard for Ortovox, an Emergency Card has been added to the features so when an avalanche occurs it makes it easy to extract information of the victim.
Bright Inside, Light Colours inside make it easier to find your equipment.
Integrated Compression System Straps run through the inside of the backpack, allowing the backpack to be compressed with just one movement.

Ortovox Free Rider 28 Outside (Exterior):

The Ortovox Free Rider 28 contains a TÜV-tested Clasp Spine Protector offers optimum back protection at its best.
Clasp Back System: Softback pads for comfort and freedom of movement.
Clasp Flex Belt: Flat, Elasticated hip belt flexes with every movement and keeps the backpack close to the body centre of gravity.
Shovel, ice axe's or hiking poles can be attached to the front of your bag allowing more room to stow extra kit inside your bag.
Optional A-Skifix or D-skifix offers plenty of wear comfort.
Flexible carrying Fasteners allow you to Carry Snowboard or Snowshoes on the front of your bag.
Hydration System Compatible loop for the drinking tube on the shoulder strap.
2 Ice Axe Fasting on the outside of your pack
Rope Fastening for high terrain days.
A safety whistle is attached to the chest straps to draw attention in the case of an avalanche.
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Ideal For:

The Freerider 28 is ideal for rappelling into steep gullies or short walking passages, the Free Rider series has All the Necessary Attachment Options for skis, ice axe or rope, not to mention the tried-and-tested helmet net, emergency card and hydration system compatibility.

All the features are well stowed away on the outside to prevent them catching, even when in rough terrain. All models also offer enough space for climbing skins and ski crampons, ensuring extra flexibility on the go.

The Fit:

Softback pads hug the back perfectly without hindering the vertebrae in their movements. On the inside, the back of the backpack can be fitted with the separate Clasp Spine Protector, which is Certified to Motorcycle Standards. It can be slid easily into a separate inner pocket.

In order to optimally adjust the backpack while on the go, it can be quickly compressed using the integrated side straps and folded into a flat, second skin on the back.

Materials:

100% Polymude 400D (recycled)

Back System:

Clasp Back System

The Clasp Back System with the elastic Clasp Flex hip belt stands for perfect fit, comfort and flexibility in the Freerider Series.

You can find this Clasp Back System in the following:

The contact pads in the back system are Soft and Comfortable even In Cold Weather, yet allow plenty of Freedom for the vertebrae To Move between the pads.

Ortovox Backpacks - Back Systems Glossary

Clasp Spine Protector - Insert for Freeriders

Sold Separately, The Clasp Spine Protector is a separate spine protector specially designed for Freeride Series backpacks. Capable of withstanding multiple impacts, the Flexible Protector Made From SAS-TEC Foam is concealed in a separate pocket on the inside of the backpacks, ready for use when required.

With no Noticeable Weight Difference or restriction of movement, it offers Maximum Protection of the Spine. During slow force applications, the foam has a cushioning effect thanks to soft compression. In the event of a high-impact or high-speed fall, the foam’s microstructure results

in minimal compression and becomes instantly rigid, providing Optimum Protection for the spine.

Clasp Flex Belt

The Wide Elastic Clasp Flex hip belt underscores the tight fit of the back system and provides perfect Support and Control in any situation.

In addition, the backpack insert can be adjusted closer to the body’s centre of gravity as required, thanks to Lateral Compression Straps adjacent to the hip belt.

This means the backpack Securely envelops the back without restricting freedom of movement.

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)

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Ortovox Free Rider 28 Features:

Clearer Layout: Simple, uniform compartment structure and better use of space.
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 a strap and flat-front buckle.
Emergency Card: Quick access to emergency details if stuck in an avalanche situation.
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.
Clasp Spine Protector Compatible: Specially made for the risk of skiers or snowboarders who ride outside of the marked slopes and looking for maximum protection at all times. Sold Separately.
Clasp Back System: Softback pads for comfort and freedom of movement.
Clasp Flex Belt: Flat, Elasticated hip belt flexes with every movement and keeps the backpack close to the body centre of gravity.
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
Integrated Compression System: Straps run through the side of the backpack, allowing the backpack to be compressed with just one movement.