The main difference between the Ortovox Free Rider 16 Backpack and the Ortovox Haute Route 40 Backpack is that the Free Rider 16 Backpack has Zippers (Water-resistant zipper) while the Haute Route 40 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Ortovox | Ortovox |
Name | Free Rider 16 Backpack | Haute Route 40 Backpack | |
Category | Sports | Sports | |
Sub Category | Snowboard | Snowboard | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 40L | |
Dimensions (in) | 23 x 19 x 5 | 23 x 15 x 5 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.7 | 3.3 | |
Fabric | Polyamide 420D Ballshadow / Oxford | Polyamide 420D Oxford PFC Free | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | 2 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Ortovox 2 Year Warranty | Ortovox 2 Year Warranty | |
Release Date | March 20, 2018 | ||
Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable shoulder strap | Adjustable shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Chest strap with signal whistle | Chest strap with signal whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Big hip belt | Hip belt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Scuff and water-resistant material | ||
Zippers | Water-resistant zipper | ||
Main Compartment Access | Front and back zipped access | Top and back zipped access | |
External Pockets | Front and hip zipped pocket | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 hip belt pockets | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Diagonal ski fastening, helmet net, ice axe and hiking pole fastening, snowboard and snowshoe attachment | Integrated helmet net, gear loops, ski fastening and attachment points for snowboard, snowshoe, rope and crampon | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | SPS Flex back protector | O-Flex frame back system |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Ortovox's Free Rider 16 Backpack is a Sports backpack with Snowboard features while Ortovox 's Haute Route 40 Backpack is a Sports backpack with Snowboard features.
The Ortovox Free Rider 16 Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 23 x 19 x 5. It's made of Polyamide 420D Ballshadow / Oxford and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Ortovox Haute Route 40 Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 23 x 15 x 5 inches. Constructed from Polyamide 420D Oxford PFC Free it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.
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