The Soelden backpack is designed for freeride skiing and splitboarding use. Its moderate weight helps when you're skinning uphill. A front pocket that opens all the way to the bottom gives quick access to your avalanche safety gearshovel, probe, and other items you've packed in that compartment. The main compartment zipper is located on the back panel side, a design that effectively protects the main compartment from snow. The outer fabrics are made from ocean-recovered polyamide waste and are bluesign-certified. Osprey now provides load recommendations for their products. For this backpack, it's 712 kg. - Best suited for back lengths between 46 and 56 cm - Ski attachments allow for carrying skis in an A-frame or horizontally; snowboards can also be attached either horizontally or vertically - LightWire frame stay and HDPE frame sheet - The surface of the padded back panel is designed to repel snow instead of collecting it - Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle - Hip belt