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Ortovox Haute Route 32 Backpack - Unisex
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About this product
The Ortovox Haute Route 32 is a unisex alpine touring backpack built for backcountry travel, offering a 32-liter capacity at a packed weight of 1,340 grams. The shell is constructed from 420-denier Cordura nylon with a polyurethane coating, providing solid weather resistance and durability on long mountain days. A dedicated avalanche gear compartment keeps safety equipment organized and quickly accessible, while the large main compartment opens via a top zipper or a back panel for flexible access. Padded and shaped foam shoulder straps, hip fins, and the O-Flex-2 backpanel work together to distribute the load comfortably over extended tours. A small top pocket with a zip and key clip, a hipbelt pocket, and a gear loop handle everyday essentials. External carry options are extensive, including attachments for a rope, crampons, ice axe or trekking poles, plus webbing for a snowboard or snowshoes. Available in Petrol Blue in a single universal size.
- Category
- Avalanche Safety
- Material
- burly 420-denier Cordura® nylon with a polyurethane coating
- Color
- Petrol Blue
- Size
- One Size
- Weight
- 1.34kg
- Ideal For
- Alpine touring
- Main Fabric
- 420-denier nylon
What people are saying
Reviewers consistently praise the Ortovox Haute Route 32 for its exceptional carry comfort, crediting the ergonomic O-Flex-2 back system and S-shaped stabilizer with distributing weight evenly between hips and shoulders across long backcountry days. The back-panel access zipper, which opens hip-to-hip for full entry to the main compartment even with skis attached, is a standout feature. The dedicated avalanche safety compartment, marked with distinct red zipper pulls and labeled slots for probe, shovel handle, and blade, draws consistent praise for emergency readiness. The most common criticism is weight: the generous padding that drives comfort also makes this pack heavier than ultralight alternatives, and reviewers note it is not the right choice for those counting grams. A secondary concern is that poor packing can shift the center of gravity away from the back.
Specifications
- Durability
- 4/5
- Packed weight
- 1.34 kg
- Pack capacity
- 32 L
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