Raide LF 40L

Volume

Fully loaded or lean? Your choice.

The Raide LF 40L provides a 40-liter volume in its standard setup, typically ample for a safe and comfortable snow outing. However, thanks to its clever design, including an expandable roll-top, this pack can be used for weekend getaways. Moreover, when stripped down and cinched, it transforms into a lightweight 30-liter featherlight pack.

volume
40 litres
expandable to 50 litres

Accessibility

Prefer back panel access or top access? You are covered.

Creators of this packs firmly believe in the necessity of back panel access. This method is the only one that provides complete access to the main compartment. The swift access it offers saves valuable time during a ski tour and remains easily accessible, irrespective of how you are carrying your skis or snowboard.

Materials

Constructed from the most robust man-made material. It is called Dyneema.

The Raide LF 40L utilizes Ultra400x from Challenge Outdoor as its primary fabric. This state-of-the-art material boasts a high Dyneema fiber content. Dyneema, widely recognized as the strongest synthetic material, is utilized in various applications such as boat sails and ropes. However, it has increasingly made its mark in the outdoor industry in recent years. Ultra400x outperforms traditional fabrics on the market, combining exceptional strength with remarkable lightness to the extent that Dyneema fibers can float on water. Incorporating this fabric into the Raide LF 40L is a clever design choice that aligns perfectly with the demands of challenging snowy conditions. Additionally, unlike other fabrics, Dyneema fibers are present on the surface of the Ultra400x fabric.

No zip access

Storing skins or grabbing a quick bite to eat? Stash pockets await you.

Eliminate fiddly zippers during bitterly cold missions. Conveniently accessible external pockets enable easy stowing or retrieval of items from the front and top stash pockets, all achievable while wearing gloves.

Flexible internal roll top

Rain or blue sky? Flexible design for any conditions.

Roll up the rolltop for a weatherproof seal and gain an additional compartment. Or when there is no snow or rain and want to avoid dealing with the rolltop, utilize the rolltop stow clips to neatly tuck it away.

Ice tool carry

Carry ice tools confidently. With no snags.

The ice tool carry ensures the picks of the tools are completely enclosed and secure, preventing them from snagging or accidentally falling out. Move with freedom and confidence.

Secure helmet carry

Integrated and reliable helmet carry. That stays out of the way.

At Raide, we became frustrated with unreliable strap-on helmet carry systems, observing numerous instances of people losing their helmets. Additionally, these systems lack the security needed for storing items like crampons inside the helmet. Consequently, we opted to integrate the helmet carry directly into the pack.

Avalanche tools access

Quick access to avy tools. When seconds count.

In the development of the LF 40L, primary focus was on ensuring swift accessibility to avalanche tools, with a specific focus on enabling quick retrieval of your snow probe for snow depth checks. The access to avalanche tools serves a dual purpose by also providing a convenient passageway to the main compartment, and a waterproof divider effectively safeguards the main compartment from snow infiltration. The design of the opening is tailored to accommodate shovels with widths of up to 28cm.

Frame and back panel

Removable frame. For many carrying options.

The aluminum frame encircles the pack's perimeter, extends behind your head, and descends to the hip pads, evenly distributing the pack's weight and ensuring stability for ski/snowboard transport. Weighing 80g, it is also detachable.

The detachable back panel insert, weighing 110g, consists of a combination of a plastic layer and sewn-together closed-cell foam. This insert enhances rigidity for the back panel and serves versatile purposes such as providing a comfortable surface for kneeling or sitting, as well as being suitable for first aid applications like splinting or assisting a patient off the snow while awaiting rescue.