"Every transition on the skin track costs time, and the Ortovox Switchback 30L S Backpack is built to keep that time short. A dedicated avy pocket separates probe, shovel, and beacon from the rest of the load, so a real emergency doesn't turn into a search through a jumbled main compartment. The short back panel is sized for a woman's frame, keeping the pack out of the way through repeated kick turns, while three ski carry options, diagonal, A-frame, and Fast Skifix parallel, adapt to whatever the descent calls for. What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I've run enough companion rescue drills with this pack that I don't have to think about which pocket holds what anymore. My hand goes straight to the probe without checking, which is the whole point when the clock is actually running."""
Price: $240.00 from Backcountry
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| $240.00 | Visit Store |
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