ORTOVOX Free Rider 26 S

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$187.96
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XS 42 - 44 69 - 74 87 - 91
S 44 - 46 74 - 80 91 - 96
M 38 76 92
L 40 80 96
XL 42 84 100
XXL 44 88 104

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Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules. 

GOOD TO KNOW

  • You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
  • Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
  • After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back. 
  • Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
  • Returns are at your own risk and expense.
  • If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
  • If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.

 

 

 

STEP BY STEP GUIDE:

1. Check your items

√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired

√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?

√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?

 

2. Submit your return online  

Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail). 

You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.

 

3. Pack your return


√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product. 

Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged

√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel

√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel

√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.

 

If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:

Skistore Swing

De Opslach 3

8448 GV Heerenveen

The Netherlands

 

4. Shipping

Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice. 

Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.

Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.

 

5. Refund

You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed. 

This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice. 

Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.

 

 

 

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Return within 14 days

Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules. 

GOOD TO KNOW

  • You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
  • Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
  • After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back. 
  • Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
  • Returns are at your own risk and expense.
  • If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
  • If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.

 

 

 

STEP BY STEP GUIDE:

1. Check your items

√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired

√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?

√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?

 

2. Submit your return online  

Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail). 

You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.

 

3. Pack your return


√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product. 

Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged

√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel

√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel

√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.

 

If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:

Skistore Swing

De Opslach 3

8448 GV Heerenveen

The Netherlands

 

4. Shipping

Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice. 

Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.

Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.

 

5. Refund

You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed. 

This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice. 

Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.

 

 

 

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Product information
  • Separate safety compartment, probe and shovel
  • Inner pocket for CLASP SPINE PROTECTOR
  • A-Skifix, D-Skifix and 2 ice axe fixations
  • No airbag: carries gear, does not inflate
  • 1310 g is substantial for 26 litres
  • Spine protector is a separate purchase

The ORTOVOX Free Rider 26 S is a 26 litre freeride backpack for women, built to sit flat and close against the back on off-piste and freeride days. Its separate safety compartment keeps probe and shovel away from the rest of your kit, and an inner pocket takes the CLASP SPINE PROTECTOR, which is bought separately. Net weight is 1310 g in the single 26 litre size.

Who is the ORTOVOX Free Rider 26 S for?

This pack suits a freerider who wants a close-carrying day pack with immediate access to avalanche equipment, and who skins up on occasion: there is room for climbing skins and ski crampons. It is not a technical climbing or high-alpine pack, and it is not an airbag backpack. If you need volume for hut-to-hut or multi-day tours, 26 litres will be too little.

How does the Free Rider 26 S carry skis, boards and safety gear?

The main compartment opens from the back and from the front, so you can reach gear with the pack lying in the snow. A dedicated safety compartment with holders for probe and shovel sits separate from it. Skis go on diagonally (D-Skifix) or on the side (A-Skifix), a snowboard or snowshoes mount on the side, and there are two ice axe fixations plus a rope attachment. The external attachment points stow flat so they do not snag in tight terrain.

Which size should you choose?

The ORTOVOX Free Rider 26 S comes in one size, 26 litres. Fit on the body comes from the elasticated CLASP FLEX BELT hip belt, the integrated side compression straps and the chest strap with signal whistle. The padded back pads follow the line of the spine, which is what keeps the load tight to your back during fast turns.



How is the ORTOVOX Free Rider 26 S constructed?

The ORTOVOX Free Rider 26 S is made from 100% recycled polyamide 400D, a heavyweight yarn chosen for abrasion from ski edges, rock and hard snow. Behind that sits the structure that defines the pack: padded back pads shaped to follow the spine, and an inner pocket sized for the CLASP SPINE PROTECTOR, a back protector certified to motorcycle standards and sold separately. The CLASP FLEX BELT is a flat, elasticated hip belt rather than a padded touring belt, so the pack stays slim against the body. At 1310 g the Free Rider 26 S is substantial for 26 litres, and that weight is where the protector-ready back and the ski-carry hardware go.

Is the Free Rider 26 S suitable for ski touring?

For freeride days with lift access and short skinning ascents, yes. The ORTOVOX Free Rider 26 S has room for climbing skins and ski crampons, a ski or trekking pole attachment, two ice axe fixations and a rope attachment, which covers short walking and rappelling sections in steep terrain. Where it stops is technical ground: ORTOVOX places this pack at the bottom of its own range for climbing and high-alpine use, and the 26 litre volume is a day volume. For long alpine routes or anything requiring overnight kit, choose a larger, more technical pack. It also carries avalanche equipment rather than replacing it — there is no airbag system in the Free Rider 26 S.

What is the Free Rider 26 S made of and how durable is it?

The main fabric is 100% recycled polyamide 400D throughout. Polyamide at that denier resists tearing and scuffing better than lighter pack cloths, which matters when skis are strapped to the side and the pack goes down in rocky terrain. The Free Rider 26 S is not built as a waterproof pack, so treat heavy wet snow and rain as something the contents should be protected against on their own — the valuables compartment with key clip and the separate safety compartment keep items organised, not sealed. The pack is compatible with a hydration system and comes with an Emergency Card holder.

What makes this ORTOVOX pack more sustainable?

The main fabric of the ORTOVOX Free Rider 26 S is recycled polyamide, the pack is PFC-free, and it is produced under ORTOVOX's Fair Wear Foundation membership. It is made in Vietnam.

Characteristics
  • Volume 26 litres
  • CLASP FLEX BELT: flat, elasticated hip belt
  • Padded back pads shaped along the spine
  • CLASP protector pocket for the CLASP SPINE PROTECTOR (sold separately)
  • Separate safety compartment for emergency equipment
  • Holders for probe and shovel
  • Main compartment access from the back and from the front
  • Integrated side compression straps
  • Valuables compartment with key clip
  • Chest strap with signal whistle
  • Emergency Card
  • Hydration system compatible
  • Helmet net and rope attachment
  • A-Skifix side ski carry, D-Skifix diagonal ski carry, side snowboard / snowshoe carry, 2 ice axe fixations, ski / trekking pole attachment
Materials
  • Main fabric: 100% polyamide 400D (recycled)
Ortovox
Ortovox, founded in Germany in 1980, is a pioneer in mountain sports safety and sustainable outdoor clothing. The brand combines Swiss precision with German innovation to protect skiers and mountaineers from the harshest conditions. With a strong focus on ethics and environmental friendliness, Ortovox is committed to both athletes and nature. From avalanche beacons to Swisswool-insulated jackets, Ortovox is synonymous with trust and functionality in the mountains.
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