Ortovox Cross Rider 18L Avabag Kit for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

Helping to keep you on the surface of the snow during an unexpected avalanche, the Ortovox Cross Rider 18L Avabag Kit is a descent-oriented addition to your backcountry safety kit. Lightweight and compact, the Avabag system features unlimited activation training, meaning you can practice deploying the bag without using the cartridge so you're better prepared in an emergency situation. The deployment handle is glove-friendly and easy to pull whether you're left or right-handed, while a safety leg strap ensures the pack doesn’t pull up over your neck when you deploy the system during a slide.

The Cross Rider pack itself has everything you need for days spent sniffing out sweet powder lines. With a close-fitting foam back and shoulder straps, you can load it up to its 18-liter capacity and still feel comfortable as you wiggle epic turns and go back for lap after lap. Within the main compartment, a designated sleeve for your avalanche safety gear ensures you can easily access your shovel and probe in an emergency, while the zippered hip pocket keeps smaller essentials like your inclinometer and snacks close at hand. For more technical tours, you can easily fix your ice axe to the outside of the pack, and the diagonal ski carry and snowboard attachment hold your preferred set of sticks on steep bootpacks and ridge walks.