The Ortovox Peak 42 S Backpack is meticulously designed to handle the gear demands and physical challenges of alpine and high-altitude excursions, ensuring that you stay prepared, organized, and comfortable through every phase of your journey. Tailored for individuals with a shorter torso, this 42-liter backpack is both spacious and strategically organized, making it an indispensable asset for tackling high-altitude routes and challenging ski terrain.

Construction & Comfort

Crafted from robust 420D ripstop polyamide, this backpack offers outstanding durability and is highly resistant to abrasions and weather-related wear. The fabric is eco-conscious, featuring a blend of 50%-100% recycled polyamide that combines sustainability with resilience. Further enhancing its all-weather capability, the Peak 42 S is treated with a PFC-free coating that sheds water while remaining free from harmful chemicals, supporting both environmental health and lasting pack integrity.

For wearer comfort, Ortovox incorporates its innovative Swisswool 3D Back System. This system combines a close-contact design with load-distributing metal struts, ensuring the pack hugs the body snugly, stabilizing weight and reducing strain on the back. The back panel, shoulder straps, and hip belt are lined with Swisswool fleece, known for its excellent moisture control and thermal regulation. This wool fleece effectively absorbs sweat vapor to keep the back area dry while also drying quickly, allowing users to maintain an ideal temperature across various activity levels and weather conditions.

Organization & Accessibility

One of the pack’s standout features is its dual access to the main compartment. Both top-loading and front-panel access allow you to organize and retrieve gear without disrupting your entire load, a crucial benefit when dealing with multiple layers, ropes, and tools on technical terrain. Within this compartment, a dedicated safety pocket is positioned to house emergency gear such as a shovel and probe, enabling quick access in urgent situations.

The side crampon compartment offers easy access to these essential tools, while the separate map pocket and various internal and external gear loops make it simple to stay organized on long treks. Additionally, there is an integrated key holder, hip pocket for on-the-go essentials, and a special bottle holder on the inside to keep hydration readily accessible.

Gear Attachment & Versatility

The Peak 42 S is equipped with a vast array of attachment points tailored to alpine needs. The dual ski carry system supports both diagonal (D-Skifix) and A-frame (A-Skifix) ski configurations, providing versatility for different terrain or personal preferences. For snowboarders and snowshoers, dedicated straps allow secure attachment, keeping hands free during approaches. Dual ice axe loops and trekking pole fastenings ensure that mountaineering tools are firmly anchored, while a removable helmet net offers secure helmet storage when not in use.

A rope attachment system on the pack lid enables you to attach or remove a coiled rope without accessing the main compartment, maintaining efficient packing even in rapidly changing conditions. Gear loops along the hip belt add further storage options for carabiners and other accessories, while a crampon compartment keeps sharp-edged tools safely stored yet easily reachable.

Safety Features & Hydration Compatibility

In addition to its exceptional capacity and organizational features, the Peak 42 S incorporates several safety components. A signal whistle on the chest strap provides an easy-to-reach emergency alert, while Ortovox’s Emergency Card inside the backpack offers a place to store critical medical and contact information for use in case of an accident. The pack is also hydration-compatible, with a dedicated sleeve for a reservoir and a hose port to keep water on hand during strenuous climbs and long traverses.

The Ortovox Peak 42 S shines in demanding alpine environments, offering a range of uses from intense ski tours to high-altitude trekking. Its capacity and features are ideal for multi-day ski tours, where comprehensive storage, fast access to safety gear, and secure equipment attachment are essential.

Key Features Recap

• Swisswool 3D Back System with metal struts for stable load distribution
• Front and top access to main compartment for easy organization
• Dedicated safety compartment, map compartment, and internal key holder
• Padded hip belt with gear loops and integrated hip pocket
• Dual ski attachment (A-frame and diagonal), snowboard/snowshoe attachment
• Rope, crampon, helmet, ice axe, and pole attachment points
• Hydration-compatible with interior water reservoir sleeve and hose port
• Constructed from 50%-100% recycled, PFC-free 420D polyamide for eco-friendly durability