Gear test: Ortovox Freerider 24

A ski backpack needs to be a lot of things. In this episode, Ridebrain does the full rundown on a quite popular backpack, the Ortovox Freeride 24. A backpack designed for a lot of adventures with smart features. If you have any questions regarding the backpack, hit us up in the comments.
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[@kraxtagg]

nice! 👍

[@jeminceman4211]

Awesome video

[@ridebrain3432]

Thanks dude. Really appreciate it.

[@jeminceman4211]

@@ridebrain3432 I'm thinking about buying it, but I also will be using it for via ferrets / hiking. Do you think it is also suitable for that as it is so ski-focussed? In particular with the wide waist strap, which may be bad for hiking / little bit of climbing, and it could maybe be very hot in the summer. What's your take on it?

[@ridebrain3432]

@@jeminceman4211 It's a great pack for most activities. If I was you I would wait for the next generation freeride which has removed the big waist strap just to make it more versatile. We have just tried it for a future gearcheck. So problem solved i guess? ;)

[@jeminceman4211]

@@ridebrain3432 That sounds very promising. I just pulled the trigger on a new cross rider 22 for 80eu. I could still return it however. I think I'll just keep it or do you recommend otherwise? Maybe there have been some other major improvements on the free ride

[@ridebrain3432]

@@jeminceman4211 hehe, well actually there is another improvement that makes it way more versatile as an all year backpack. The back protector is removable, so that you don't have to carry that around come summer if you want to. But its really up to you my friend which pack you go with. The cross rider is also nice

[@viki9539]

Dude those ice axes are sliding out the first time you lean right.

[@ridebrain3432]

Jep, they did too. There is a strap in that bottom "pocket" which you can tighten them with.

[@mainik1]

please tell me is it waterproof and water repellent ?