Ortovox Powder Rider 16 Black Raven

ORTOVOX POWDER RIDER 16

The ORTOVOX POWDER RIDER 16 is a lightweight freeride backpack for powder days, off-piste laps and short ski tours. At just 660 g, it carries your essential gear without adding unnecessary bulk. There’s room for avalanche safety equipment, spare essentials and a hydration system, making it a practical choice when you want to travel light without leaving the important stuff behind.

The 16-litre main compartment has dedicated space for a shovel and probe, while a separate front pocket keeps your map and compass within easy reach. An internal pocket with a key clip and emergency card takes care of smaller valuables, and the hip belt pocket gives you quick access to items such as your phone or GPS. The hydration system compartment includes a clip to secure the reservoir, with a hose outlet routed towards the right shoulder strap.

Carrying your equipment externally is straightforward, too. The D-Skifix system allows diagonal ski attachment for skis up to 150 mm wide, and the pack also accommodates a snowboard, snowshoes, poles and helmet. A helmet net stows neatly behind a front zip when not in use.

The Full Contact Light back system uses 3D foam to distribute the load between the hip belt and lightly padded shoulder straps. A chest strap helps keep the pack stable, with an integrated emergency whistle for situations where attracting attention matters. The back system is designed for a back length of 42–50 cm, corresponding approximately to a body height of 170–195 cm.

The 600D polyester construction is abrasion-resistant and features a PU coating on the inside and a DWR water-repellent finish on the outside. The backpack is not waterproof, and its zippers are not waterproof either, so use a dry bag for anything that absolutely must stay dry. With a compact 16-litre volume and a straightforward feature set, the POWDER RIDER 16 keeps things simple: carry what you need, strap on your skis and get out there.

Tech Specs

• Volume: 16 L

• Weight: 660 g

• Dimensions: 29 × 54 × 15 cm

• Material: 600D polyester

• Water Resistance: PU coating on the inside and DWR water-repellent finish on the outside; not waterproof

• Back System: Full Contact Light, 3D foam

• Back Length: 42–50 cm

• Fit: Unisex; approximately 170–195 cm body height

• Main Compartment Access: Front

• Avalanche Equipment Storage: Space inside the main compartment for shovel and probe; no separate avalanche gear pocket

• Hydration System Compatibility: Yes; hose routing to the right shoulder strap

• Ski Attachment: D-Skifix, diagonal

• Maximum Ski Width for Attachment: 150 mm

• Other Equipment Attachment: Snowboard, snowshoes, poles and helmet

• Helmet Net: Yes

• Pockets: 5

• Hip Belt: Yes, with pocket

• Chest Strap: Yes, with emergency whistle

• Map Pocket: Yes

• Key Clip: Yes

• Waterproof Zippers: No

• Compression Straps: No

• Integrated Back Protector: No

• RECCO Rescue System: No