and other top brands...Save up to 50% on Clothing, Gear, & Accessories Detail ImagesCurrent ColorFree Rider 24 Backpack - 1465cu in Select a Size:Select optionsSelect optionsSelect a Color:Select optionsQuantityAdd To CartAdd To Wish ListSafety first.When it comes to backcountry touring, safety is king, and the Ortovox Free Rider 24 Backpack puts safety first so you can ski or snowboard safely in the backcountry. Unique to the Free Rider is the Spine Protection System Pro² back panel that can be removed and slid under your ski shell, which might bring more peace of mind if you start sliding down an icy couloir. The pack also boasts a separate compartment specifically designed for avalanche gear like probes and shovels.The Free Rider carries ice axes, ski poles, helmets, snowboards vertically, and skis diagonally, at a criss-cross, or an A-frame. Rear and front access points grant access to the pack's main compartment so you can get gear with skis or a snowboard attached to the pack.

Ortovox made the Free Rider hydration compatible with a sleeve for the reservoir and a port for the reservoir's tube. A hip pocket stashes small accessories, and the top pocket has a removable case to protect goggles.A backcountry pack with extra safety features for skiersRemovable Spine Protection System Pro² back panelSeparate compartment stores avalanche safety gearSki, snowboard, snowshoe, ice axe, ski pole, and helmet carryRear and front access points to main compartmentHip pocket and removable goggle caseHydration compatible sleeve and portItem #ORT001MLearn moreLearn moreReviewsQ & AWhat do you think about this product?best backpack for inca trailWrite a ReviewHave questions about this product?best backpack for canon 600dBy Hope GatelyBoulder Local Expert November 26, 2014atheist backpack

Boulderites love the great outdoors like Midwesterners love their NASCAR. But, once you set eyes on the Flatirons, foothills and canyons of this town preceding the Rocky Mountains, you'll scarcely question why the outdoors is a way of life here.backpack wandern But playing amongst the rocks and trees of Boulder requires recreational gear fit for mountain newbies and experts alike. cs go backpack calculatorLuckily, a new store on the popular 29th Street Mall – Moosejaw Mountaineering – has our bases covered.embark backpack review Love the madness at Moosejaw — Photo courtesy of Moosejaw / Hanna O'Neill Why Moosejaw is Your Jam Okay, maybe they aren't exactly doling out French kisses at the cash registers. However, when you immerse yourself in the hiking, climbing, skiing and utter outdoor awesomeness that is Boulder culture, you're certain to attract the affections of the ladies or gentlemen (whichever your preference).

But, to do so, you must first get the gear. Luckily, Moosejaw has an extensive selection of, well, just about everything mountain-related. Whether you're merely visiting or setting up shop/prepping for some major and majestic mountain domination (Say that five times fast while drinking a local beer. According to Moosejaw, bringing one to their shop staff in Boulder is strongly encouraged.), you're sure to find any and everything you could need to get you up, down or around the mountains and canyons of Coloradoland.— Photo courtesy of Moosejaw / Hanna O'Neill Their Mission Statement Says it All "At Moosejaw, we sell the best outdoor gear and apparel in the world and have the most fun possible while doing it. Our goal is to engage customers with our unique brand voice and a little youthful enthusiasm. We call it 'Moosejaw madness.' Moosejaw offers products from The North Face, Arc'teryx, Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear and Black Diamond, as well as its own Moosejaw brand and many others.

The company serves a diverse customer base, including serious outdoor enthusiasts, active individuals pursuing an outdoor lifestyle and high school and college students who are passionate about the Moosejaw brand." For All You Shameless Self-Promoters Out There . . . Moosejaw also offers free swag such as t-shirts (But we're doubting French-kisses.) when you take one of their Moosejaw banners on an epic adventure. Note: Your picture has to actually be selected. You can't just hike some lame "trail" with no elevation gain and expect a free t-shirt. Spirit Hound Distillers: Hand-Crafted Drinks in the Foothills of Colorado Hope is an avid outdoors woman and shops with the likes of Moosejaw, REI and Neptune Mountaineering. Read more about Hope Gately here. Connect with Hope via: Facebook | Founded in 1992, Moosejaw is a top source for outdoors gear. We polled the company’s gear experts and buying team to distill a list of ready-to-gift gear items this holiday season.

The product picks — 15 items in all — include a range of prices and activity focuses, from stocking stuffers to “dream gifts,” as well as a look at the new Moosejaw apparel and outerwear line for women and men. This do-all winter jacket is insulated with 133g of Primaloft Silver for extra warmth. It is waterproof and breathable with sealed seams, and it comes with touches like a fleece-lined collar and cuffs with thumbholes to keep out the chill. $279, more info / buy now GearJunkie awarded the X-Pot line as a “best in show” upon debut, and after testing we have given the innovative, collapsible pots our permanent thumbs-up. $59.95, more info / buy now A classic knife, the Helle has a curly birch handle and a three-inch stainless steel blade. It weighs just 3.1 ounces and comes with a leather sheath. $99, more info / buy now A mid-weight insulator perfect for active types who get outside all winter. It has 80g of Primaloft Silver insulation (most competitors have 60g) to keep the core warm, while stretch panels on the sides vent excess heat when you sweat.

$139, more info / buy now Insulated, waterproof, seam sealed, and pockets for days. GearJunkie tested this do-all PrimaLoft insulated jacket and can confirm it is water tight and will keep you warm in winter’s worst. Find a lake or river and grab a drink — this popular filter-straw removes a touted 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria (and 99.9% of protozoan parasites), filtering down to 0.2 microns for potable water almost anywhere. $19.95, more info / buy now Notes Moosejaw, “Just about everyone in the Secret Headquarters has one of these babies.” The Nalgene bottle is requisite hydration gear for anyone involved in the outdoors. $12, more info / buy now Use it as a flashlight or a diffused camping lantern, the Luci is an easy gift for any camper. It recharges with sunlight during the day and lights up a tent at night. $11.96, more info / buy now A favorite GearJunkie beverage container, the Lowball keeps drinks cold and ice solid, for hours. Bonus: Its double stainless steel walls don’t “sweat,” no coasters required even on a varnished wood surface.

$24.99, more info / buy now An exclusive color motif for Moosejaw, this primo Canada Goose design couples duck-down warmth with a “military inspired” aesthetic and slimmer fit to make this a wear-anywhere parka and a high-end dream gift. $724.95, more info / buy now Casual and cozy, this hoodie is fleece-lined and made with merino wool. Wintertime lollygagging, Moosejaw cites. $153.86, more info / buy now A GearJunkie favorite, this do-all adventurer’s watch has the requisite GPS, compass, and altimeter features, plus push notifications for syncing with a phone. $450, more info / buy now As an American Alpine Institute “guides choice” award winner, this three-season shelter is top quality in the world of tents. GearJunkie-tested, Hilleberg tents are built for many years of outdoors use and abuse. $630, more info / buy now A GearJunkie tester dubbed this a “Next Generation Pint Glass,” including a double-wall design, a grippy powder-coat exterior, and a lip made to “feel like you’re drinking from glass.” $21.95, more info / buy now