Ortovox Powder Rider 16

Product Description

When you wake up to a blanket of fresh powder, just grab your skis, throw the ORTOVOX POWDER RIDER 16 backpack on your back, and the slope is yours! This model combines minimalism with full freeride functionality. Thanks to its low weight (660 g), thoughtful technical features, and back system, you’ll hardly notice it on descents – while still having all your essential gear within easy reach.

Reliability and elegance in one!

The ORTOVOX POWDER RIDER 16 backpack is perfect for short ski touring trips or any other fun in the powder. It easily fits avalanche safety gear along with all the small necessities you need off-piste, all while keeping the weight impressively low.

With its sporty and minimalist design, the pack blends seamlessly with your movements and won’t get in the way even on the boldest lines. Key features include storage for avalanche equipment, hydration system compatibility, and the option for diagonal ski attachment (up to 150 mm wide). The ORTOVOX POWDER RIDER 16 simply offers everything you need for a full day in the backcountry.

Smart pocket system

Every pocket has a purpose, allowing you to access items quickly and easily:

• Space inside the main compartment for securing avalanche equipment – shovel and probe.

• Main compartment includes a pocket for a water bottle or hydration reservoir with a clip for securing it, plus the option to route the tube to the right shoulder strap.

• Front zip pocket designed for map and compass.

• Inner pocket with emergency card and key clip for essentials like ID, cash, and valuables.

• Hip belt pocket, perfect for phone, camera, or GPS.

• Helmet net stored at the front of the backpack with a practical zip.

Equipment attachment system

The ORTOVOX POWDER RIDER 16 allows you to attach all the gear you need for a day in powder. Each item has its place, held securely, with quick and easy attachment/removal:

• skis (D-Skifix) / snowboard / snowshoes

• poles

• helmet

Durable construction

Made from extremely lightweight, durable, and abrasion-resistant Polyester 600D (PFC FREE). The PU coating on the inside provides water resistance, further enhanced by a DWR water-repellent finish on the outside.

Full-Contact-Light back system

This 3D foam back system is lightweight yet comfortable. One of its main advantages is the ability to distribute weight evenly between the hip belt and lightly padded shoulder straps. The wide hip belt with a practical pocket and the chest strap (equipped with an emergency whistle) provide a secure fit on your back.

“Regular” back length

The backpack is designed for medium back lengths of 42–50 cm, suitable for body heights of approx. 170–195 cm. The length is measured from the 7th cervical vertebra to the top of the pelvis. Adjustments are not limited to back length – the shoulder strap shape and hip belt design have also been optimized for a perfect fit and stable carry.

Specifications

Material

• Waterproof zippers: No

• Waterproof: No

• Material: Polyester 600D

Features

• Whistle on chest strap: Yes

• Separate avalanche gear pocket: No

• Hip belt pocket: Yes

• Compression straps: No

• Hydration system compatible: Yes

• Main compartment access: Front

• Removable avalanche system: No

• Perimeter zipper: No

• Crampon pocket: No

• Map pocket: Yes

• Number of pockets: 5

• Key clip: Yes

• Recco rescue system: No

Attachment options

• Equipment attachment: D-Skifix, helmet, snowboard, snowshoes, poles, gear

• Helmet net: Yes

• Max ski width for attachment: 150 mm

Ergonomics

• Removable back reinforcement: No

• Chest strap: Yes

• Hip belt: Yes

• Back system type: FULL CONTACT LIGHT

• Removable hip belt: No

• Integrated back protector: No

Dimensions & Weight

• Back length: Standard

• Dimensions: 29 × 54 × 15 cm

• Volume: 16 L

• Weight: 0.66 kg 

Other

• Gender: Unisex