Matt Park from United States, UT Public Profile

This has become my go-to foul weather jacket. Its like and packable enough that I take it everywhere and I have never been wet wearing it. I like that it has pit-zips so I can regulate temperature on the go, and the hood works great over a helmet.
I really like the harness/pack compatibility, it has one large chest pocket and no hand pockets. I am occasionally miffed I can put my hands in my pockets, usually just when I am standing around wearing the jacket casually. But I love that there are not zippers pressing into my hips when I have a harness or a pack on (which is often).
I primarily use this thing for skiing, both resort and backcountry but it has a great fit and the stretchy material make it awesome for ice climbing when its drippy.
I usually wear a large in Ortovox jackets but the XL Ortler fits me perfectly

I am a full time, year-round mountain guide and a member of the Ortovox North American team I received this gear to test and use.

I have owned and used a lot of packs. This is by far the best multisport pack I have ever had. From backcountry skiing, to ice climbing, alpine climbing, ANYTHING! This Pack does it all. I have had this pack for 3 years and put over 500 days on it and its still killing it. I have hauled this pack up rock climbs, used is in the desert for 3 seasons, and hauled 70 pounds into the wind rivers for 5 days of climbing with it and its only got minor pin holes and sun fade.

I love the pockets this thing has, its enough to keep your stuff organized but not so much that you forget which pocket your snacks are in! I like that it can carry two ice tools and crampons on the outside and having a pocket dedicated to rescue tools (shovel and probe). makes getting to these essentials fast and easy. I use the rescue tools pocket for holding guidebooks in the summer when I am rock climbing.

The circumferential zipper allows you to open this thing up like a briefcase or just get to your warm jacket shoved at the bottom of the pack quickly. I use this feature al the time and have not had any problems with the zipper.

Bottomw line, for skiing or ice climbing, or both, you cannot beat this pack.

I am a full time, year-round mountain guide and a member of the Ortovox North American team I received this gear to test and use.

This is my go-to base layer, its warm, and I never seem to overheat in it. Its 100% merino wool so it wicks moisture well and does not stink after days of use. I have used this from skiing, and ice climbing, to mountaineering and hiking. High out-put, low-out-put this thing delivers! I am going on three seasons with this top, hundreds of days of use and its still in great shape.

I am a full time, year-round mountain guide and a member of the Ortovox North American team I received this gear to test and use.

I have had this shovel for 3 seasons of use as a backcountry ski guide, avalanche educator and its done 4 trips up Denali. This thing is burly. I have personally broken other shovels before so to have one last through three seasons of abuse is awesome. I really like the "D" handle and the snow clearing "hoe mode" capabilities of this shovel. The large blade makes digging a study pit or a shelter super fast and easy. basically if you want to buy a shovel that will last you forever this is the one

I am a full time, year-round mountain guide and a member of the Ortovox North American team I received this gear to test and use.

This has been my go to pack for all of last season and the upcoming one. The size is perfect for me to get everything I need in there for a day of guiding or teaching Avalanche courses. When I am out for a quick tour and not carrying as much the compression straps work really well to cinch it all down so the pack does not feel baggy when it isn't fully loaded. I love the internal pockets, they help with organization and I found that a couple of stuff sacks in the main compartment really help to keep things in order. Not to mention that the pack is super light for an airbag pack and carries really well. I have had my skis on here for boot packing and I've carried ice tools, crampons and a rope with the pack as well and it holds everything no problem. The airbag components come out really easily as well if you don't feel like you need to have them with you.
Bottom line: this is a highly functional ski pack that also has an airbag. If you look at other options out there it seems like the airbag part is the main focus of the pack and carrying all your stuff is an afterthought.

This was the first airbag pack I had and I really like it. Its great for quick missions and day tours. Personally it was a little small for me for days of guiding and teaching avalanche courses and I have since upgraded to the Ascent 40L and love it. The access to the main compartment is awesome, there is a zipper top and bottom so getting the puffy at the bottom of your pack is super easy. I have had skis, ice tools, crampons, and all kinds of stuff in this pack and it carries it well. It's also nice being able to dry fire and practice deploying the airbag without the canister installed.
My only reason for not giving this pack 5 stars is the lack of internal pockets (which is solved by organizing your stuff into a couple stuff sacks).

I am a full time, year-round mountain guide and a member of the Ortovox North American team I received this gear to test and use.