Osprey Expands Technical Snow Offerings with Soelden/Sopris for Fall 2020 Including Alpride E1 Equipped Pro
The gender specific Soelden/Sopris Series is designed with lightweight features for long ascents and stable fit for dynamic movement on the descent.
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Cortez, CO – January 15, 2020 – Osprey, the leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions, expands their technical snow products with the launch of the best-in-class Soelden/Sopris Series for Fall/Winter 2020.
The gender specific Soelden/Sopris Series is designed with lightweight features for long ascents and stable fit for dynamic movement on the descent. The avalanche safety equipped Soelden/Sopris Pro features Alpride E1 electronic avalanche airbag, a reliable, lightweight easy-to-use airbag system that is fast to recharge and travel-ready.
“We worked with athletes, professionals and local backcountry rippers when developing this new line to ensure that every feature and interaction point were thoroughly vetted,” said Chris Horton, product line manager, Osprey. “High-end fabrics and materials make this pack every ounce lighter on grueling ascents while on demanding descents, a proper and stable fit enables dynamic body movement and saves energy.”
SOELDEN PRO 32 M’S | SOPRIS PRO 30 W’S | $1200
- Alpride E1 electronic avalanche airbag unit included
- Supercapacitor technology that is non-hazardous for flight
- Lightest electrical system on the market at 1.28 kg
- AA batteries charge unit in 40 minutes or keep unit charged for 3 months
- Recharge with USB in 20 minutes for multiple inflation tests at zero cost
- Auto-test LED indicators show constant monitoring of system
- Adjustable activation handle for varying torso heights
- TUV-certified (certifies strength/effectiveness of the full system)
- Large front panel J-zip access to avalanche safety kit pocket with shovel handle and probe sleeves
- Large U-zip access to main compartment
- GPS/Radio internal carry with mic harness webbing attachment points
- A-frame or diagonal ski carry
- Vertical front panel snowboard carry
- Easy-access scratch-free accessories/goggles stash pocket
- Single-zippered hipbelt pocket/single hipbelt gear loop
- Sled carry attachment loops
- Dual-position (front or top of pack) stow-away helmet carry
- Secure ice tool carry sleeve and attachment point
- Main Fabric: NanoFly® 210D Nylon x 200D UHMWPE. Osprey’s NanoFly integrates ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), creating an incredibly light PFC-free DWR fabric with remarkable abrasion resistance
SOELDEN 32 M’S | SOPRIS 30 W’S | $160
SOELDEN 22 W’S | SOPRIS 20 W’S | $140
- Large front panel J-zip access to avalanche safety kit pocket with shovel handle and probe sleeves
- Backpanel access to main compartment dry storage
- GPS/Radio internal carry with mic harness webbing attachment points
- A-frame or diagonal ski carry
- Vertical front panel and horizontal snowboard carry
- Easy-access scratch-free accessories/goggles stash pocket
- Sled carry attachment loops
- Dual-position (front or top of pack) stow-away helmet carry
- Secure ice tool carry sleeve and attachment point
- Internal main compartment side panel sleeves for small items/thermos
- Internal main compartment
- Single-zippered hipbelt pocket/single hipbelt gear loop (32/30L only)
- Main Fabric: 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadowbox; PFC-free DWR
About Osprey
Founded in 1974 and based in Cortez, Colorado, in the foothills of the San Juan Mountains, Osprey designs the highest performing and longest lasting carry solutions on the market including technical packs for outdoor, travel and everyday adventures.
In addition to creating top-quality packs, the Osprey team is focused on becoming the most progressive, transparent and sustainable hardgoods brand in the world. From raw materials and chemistry benchmarks to progressive factory code of conduct agreements and programs that extend a product’s end of life, Osprey is taking a truly holistic approach and looking at every aspect of their business to ensure they leave as little trace possible. Osprey’s dedication to create innovative, high performance, sustainable gear reflects the brand’s love of adventure, devotion to the outdoors and steadfast resolve to leave the world better than they found it.
To learn more about Osprey and its products backed by their industry leading All Mighty Guarantee, visit osprey.com. Osprey products can be found online at osprey.com and in specialty retailers in over 60 countries worldwide. Follow all brand updates on Instagram (@ospreypacks), Facebook (@ospreypacks) and Twitter (@ospreypacks).
