The Ortovox Haute Route 38L Short Backpack is the little companion to bring along for days spent taking laps through untouched snow in the backcountry. The 38 liter volume handles all the necessities needed for ski tours as well as handling a snacks or lunch, and a water bottle with ease. The main compartment can be opened from the top or back, and the front compartment organizes a probe and shovel to be accessed when in a hurry. The pack also boasts diagonal or A-frame ski carry and can also carry snowshoes or a snowboard as well when ascents begin to get technical when in the high mountains. If the objective for the day requires a rappel to reach the descent point, the pack can also haul a climbing rope with it's built in rope attachment.