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Ortovox - Switchback 32 - Ski touring backpack
At a glance
Material information & features
- Suitable for:
- Men, Women
- Recommended use:
- ski touring
- Main material:
- 100% polyamide
- Material thickness:
- 100 denier
- Fabric properties:
- water-repellent
- Carry system:
- chest strap, padded shoulder straps, padded hip belt
- Main compartment access:
- back access
- Additional features:
- daisy chain, ice axe/pole holder, helmet carrier, hip belt pocket, avalanche tool organizer, outer zipped pocket, rope holder, ski/snowboard carry system
- Hydration system:
- compatible
- Dimensions (outer):
- 30 x 55 x 22 (W x H x D)
- Volume:
- 32 l
- Weight:
- 1,050 g
- Reference size:
- per piece
- Extras:
- compression straps, logo print
- Item No.:
- 502-9167
Product description
High-quality and durable ski touring backpack
The Switchback 32 ski touring backpack from Ortovox is ready for alpine adventures and leaves nothing to be desired as a reliable companion. From long ascents to steep couloirs, ski tours in alpine terrain require optimum weight and functionality. The Switchback fulfils your most diverse requirements with sophisticated technology, low weight and many well thought-out features. Its back compartment gives you quick and direct access to all your equipment. So if you need to get to the summit quickly because the wind is whistling around your ears, you can get straight to your skins, etc. in an instant.
Variety of compartments and pockets
Tidiness is extremely important, especially on ski tours. If you know directly where your equipment is located, you save valuable time. As a result, this backpack features plenty of pockets and compartments to help you organise your equipment. If you're going on a lengthy tour, the Switchback 32 ski touring backpack from Ortovox is sure to score extra points with its extremely comfortable carrying system. Padded shoulder straps in combination with a durable sternum strap offer outstanding carrying comfort, skilfully distributing the load over your entire back. Plus, if the backpack is not entirely filled, the volume can be effectively reduced using the 3-point compression straps. Meanwhile, there is also a separate compartment for your ice axe and poles.
The advantages at a glance:
- Hard-wearing and versatile ski touring backpack
- Water-repellent materials
- Comfortable carrying system thanks to ergonomic design
- Ski and snowboard holder
- Separate security compartment
- Hip belt pocket and separate security compartment
Ask our experts
Alpinetrek expert Hannes