Why We Like The Free Rider 22L Backpack
The Free Rider liberates our pursuit of pow. Built while considering the most daring quests, this pack features a dedicated avy pocket with internal organization for quick-and-easy access to gear and a separate compartment for Ortovox's spine protector (sold separately) to give us added protection on those steep drops and tight tree lines. With a single pull, the internal compression system hugs our load in close without even having to take the pack off, while the fluid hipbelt handles the weight with ease as it follows our every move.
Details
- Versatile pack for chasing powder out of bounds and beyond
- 22L capacity fits all your needs for a daylong tour
- Padded back panel provides comfort without restricting movement
- Flexible waist belt delivers a stable, dynamic carry
- Durable material holds up against rugged pursuits
- Loops for ski/snowboard carry while bootpacking to the summit
- Integrated helmet net deploys and stuffs away as needed
- Compresses for a stable close-to-body, chairlift-friendly fit
- Item #ORTL0CG
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed
- Material
- 400D recycled nylon
- Volume
- 22L (1343cu in)
- Support/Suspension
- Clasp Back System (padded)
- Shoulder Straps
- adjustable, padded, adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle
- Waist Belt
- adjustable, Clasp Flex Belt
- Hydration Compatible
- yes
- Reservoir Included
- no
- Access
- front panel
- Pockets
- [external] 1 zippered avy (with 3 drop-in slots and 1 zippered pocket), 1 zippered top, [internal] 2 internal, Clasp Spine Protector (sold separately) compartment
- Ski Carry
- diagonal
- Snowboard Carry
- vertical
- Helmet Carry
- integrated net
- Ice Axe Carry
- yes, 2
- Claimed Weight
- 2lb 4oz
- Activity
- freeride/powder skiing, freeride/powder snowboarding, backcountry skiing, backcountry snowboarding, backcountry snowshoeing, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5 year
Reviews
Q&A
What do you think about this product?
Overall Rating
4 based on 2 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 8, 2025
Fits on a lift. Works well.
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Fits on a lift unless you've overstuffed it. Lifties let me leave it on when they told everyone else to put their packs in front. Rides comfortably. Stores the right stuff.
February 7, 2023
A few updates needed
- Height:
- 5' 5"
- Weight:
- 147
Many great ideas in this bag (dedicated avy tool pockety, bright color inside pockets for increased visibility, nice size goggle pocket for essentials) however some of the functional parts of the bag fell short. The largest pocket in the bag is accessible from the back and the top but from the top the zipper only opens as wide as the where the top buckles come across, making it pretty much useless. The hip belts also have A LOT of extra belt...I had to really wrap it around the belt to hide it/get it out of the way it was hanging down so much. These two misses in design lead me to return the bag.
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