Powder is best served in the morning.
Sometimes you wake up to a winter wonderland, but have to work have work in a few hours. You can sneak a few hours of glorious powder playing before then, and the Ortovox Powder Rider 16 Backpack is perfect for your pre-work dawn patrols. This backpack boasts a small capacity suitable for quick jaunts in the backcountry, dawn patrols, and even days on-piste, if you''re into that sort of thing. There''s a separate compartment designed specifically for avalanche safety gear, and the stowable net secures your helmet when you''re skinning. The Powder Rider features a diagonal ski carry, and its back access lets you grab or stow layers without taking the skis off.
Small daypack designed for quick ski tours in the backcountry
Main compartment can be accessed with skis on
Separate safety compartment for probe and shovel
Stowable helmet carry net
Diagonal ski carry
Hydration compatible sleeve and port
Item #ORT001D

Volume16L (976cu in)
Support/Suspensionpadded back panel
Shoulder Strapspadded
Waist Beltyes, padded
Hydration Compatibleyes
Reservoir Includedno
Accessback panel
Pockets1 avalanche gear compartment, 1 zippered hip
Ski Carryyes, diagonal
Helmet Carryyes, external
Recommended Useski touring
Manufacturer Warranty5 years