Ridge 40
Main advantages
Used materials
Nylon 6.6 (Polyamide 6.6) is used wherever very high mechanical strength, flexibility, stiffness, good heat stability and chemical resistance are required.
It is used in fibers for durable technical textiles, heavy duty carpets and molded parts (eg gears).
In the textile industry, fibers are sold under different brands, such as Nilit or Cordura for luggage, but are also used in the automotive industry (airbag), workwear or under the brand carpet fibers (eg under the Ultron brand).
The zippers of the well-known Japanese manufacturer, which is one of the best zipper manufacturer in the world. The zippers of this brand guarantee quality, long lifespan and reliability. Components of small dimensions, but of great importance, because their trouble-free functionality is often a condition of the function and usability of the whole product.
The basic raw material for the manufacture of Nifco staples is Polyoxymethylene (POM). It is also known as polyacetal or acetal. It is a thermoplastic polymer used to produce precision parts. It is characterized by high stiffness, high wear resistance, heat resistance, elasticity, is tasteless and odorless, has a very low coefficient of friction. It is dimensionally stable even in damp, easy to machine.
Detailed Description
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Two compartments - front for separate storage and easy access to avalanche equipment and main compartment for transporting clothing, food and other essential equipment for snowy terrain travel.
Camelbag hose outlet at the top of the backpack between the shoulder straps.
Inside the main chamber there is a partition separating the water bag from other equipment being carried.
Spacious upper pocket for spare gloves, cap or ski goggles with inner mesh pocket for valuables and keychain carabiner..
Technical specification
Material | Nylon 6.6 |
Volume | 40 L |
Weight | 1.29 kg |
Amount of compartments | 2 |
Outer / inner zipper pockets | 3/1 |
Adjustable shoulder straps | Yes |
Detachable hip belt | Yes |
Integrated raincover | Yes |
Camel bag - ready | Yes |
Back system | SNOFF |
Zippers | YKK |
Dimensions | 67 x 32 x 26 cm |
Volume | 31L - 50L |
Special ability | SAS-TEC Compatible |
Back system
The new, non-absorbent, molded back system SNOFF, which does not stick to snow and is water repellent.
The back of the backpack is reinforced with a removable HDPE plate with integrated duralumin reinforcement, which helps to distribute the weight of the transported cargo on the back and eliminates the pressure of transported objects in the back.
The back plate can be exchanged for the SAS-TEC SCA 500, a certified back protector.
Straps, straps everywher
Shoulder straps with reinforced padding in the shoulder section for even greater comfort when transporting heavy loads.
Balance straps at the top of the shoulder straps for a perfect fit on the back.
Height adjustable and detachable chest strap with emergency whistle.
Removable, highly padded waist belt with side balance straps and wide strap with side adjustment for easy tightening.
Zip pocket on the right side of the waist belt, carabiner loop on the left side.
Other key elements
The possibility of transporting wide skis on the sides of the backpack.
Durable metal hooks and Hypalon-based straps on the front of the backpack for diagonal ski fixation.
Flexible loops with hooks for attaching telescopic poles or ice axes.
Possibility of front fixation of snowboard or snowshoes with horizontal straps.
The connection of the side compression straps with the front into one continuous strap contributes to the possibility of perfect retraction of the backpack, pulls the load to the back system and supports mobility when walking with the loaded backpack.
A pair of vertical chains on the front of the backpack with the possibility to attach additional equipment.
Reflective blinker loop for good visibility in bad weather.
A distinctive raincoat in a separate zip pocket on the bottom of the backpack.
Materials and components
High quality zippers from japanese YKK
NIFCO branded buckles
Very durable fabric of Nylon 6.6