The Ortovox Venet Tour 28L S Pack is a lightweight, versatile ski touring backpack designed around efficient organisation, a secure fit and quick access to essential equipment. With a 28-litre capacity, short back length and 1,100g weight, it offers enough space for demanding day tours while maintaining a streamlined profile for efficient movement in the mountains.
Built specifically for ski touring, the Venet Tour 28 S combines Ortovox’s Full Contact Light back system with narrow hip fins and load-control cords to keep the pack close to the body. The result is a stable, comfortable carry that moves naturally with you while climbing and skiing.
Key Features
- 28-litre capacity for demanding day tours and ski-touring objectives
- Short back length for a more compact, close-fitting carry
- Full Contact Light back system
- Narrow hip fins for a secure fit
- Load-control cords for stabilising the pack
- Front and side access to the main compartment
- Detachable side compression straps
- Separate safety compartment for emergency equipment
- Dedicated emergency equipment holder
- A-Skifix and D-Skifix ski carrying systems
- D-Skifix accommodates skis up to 120mm wide
- Diagonal and side ski attachment options
- Snowboard and snowshoe attachment
- Ice axe and hiking pole attachment
- Integrated helmet net
- Hip pockets and shoulder-strap pocket
- Hydration-system compatible
- Radio microphone holder
- Chest strap with integrated signal whistle
- Valuables compartment with key holder
- Emergency Card
- Constructed from 100% recycled polyamide
Full Contact Light Back System
The Venet Tour 28 S is designed to sit securely against the body without unnecessarily restricting movement. Its Full Contact Light back system works with the narrow hip fins and load-control cords to keep the load stable while touring.
This close-to-the-body construction is particularly useful when moving through technical terrain, where excessive pack movement can affect balance and efficiency. The adjustable compression system also allows the pack to be tightened around different loads, keeping equipment secure when the bag is not completely full.
Quick and Intuitive Access
Ortovox has designed the Venet Tour 28 S around straightforward access to equipment. The spacious main compartment can be reached from both the front and side, making it easier to organise and retrieve equipment while out on tour.
The detachable side compression straps allow the circumferential zip opening to be opened fully, providing improved access to the contents. A separate safety compartment keeps emergency equipment readily accessible, while the top storage area is suited to smaller essentials such as gloves and goggles.
Ski Touring Carry Options
The Venet Tour 28 S provides a comprehensive selection of external attachment points for ski touring. Skis can be carried using either the diagonal or side attachment, while the D-Skifix system supports skis up to 120mm wide.
There are also dedicated attachment points for an ice axe and hiking poles, along with a helmet net and fittings for snowshoes or a snowboard. These options allow the pack to be configured around the requirements of different tours without filling the main compartment with bulky equipment.
Durable Recycled Construction
The main material is made from 100% recycled polyamide, providing a durable construction suited to repeated use in demanding mountain environments. Ortovox also identifies the Venet Tour 28 S as a bluesign Criteria consumer product, meaning its materials and production meet defined criteria covering resource efficiency, environmental protection and social responsibility.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Ortovox Venet Tour 28 S |
| Category | Ski Touring Backpack |
| Capacity | 28 litres |
| Weight | 1,100g |
| Back Length | Short |
| Back System | Full Contact Light |
| Main Material | 100% recycled polyamide |
| Main Compartment Access | Front and side |
| Ski Carry | A-Skifix, D-Skifix, side and diagonal |
| Maximum Ski Width | 120mm |
| Snowboard/Snowshoe Carry | Yes |
| Safety Compartment | Yes |
| Ice Axe/Pole Attachment | Yes |
| Helmet Net | Yes |
| Hydration Compatible | Yes |
| Chest Strap | Signal whistle integrated |
Who Is It For?
The Ortovox Venet Tour 28 S is aimed at skiers who want a lightweight, compact and highly functional pack for ski touring. The short back construction makes it particularly suitable for smaller-framed users, while the 28-litre capacity provides enough room for equipment and additional layers on demanding day tours.
Its combination of stable carrying characteristics, dedicated safety storage and extensive ski and equipment attachment options makes it a versatile choice for regular touring, with Ortovox rating it most highly for ski touring while also making it suitable for freeride use.
Summary
The Ortovox Venet Tour 28 S combines a 28-litre capacity, 1,100g weight, short-back fit and comprehensive touring-specific features in a streamlined package. The Full Contact Light carrying system keeps the load secure, while front and side access, dedicated safety storage and multiple ski and equipment attachment options make it practical for demanding days in the mountains.
With a high proportion of recycled construction and a feature set designed specifically around ski touring, the Venet Tour 28 S is a capable everyday touring pack for riders who value low weight, efficient organisation and a close, stable fit.
