Comfort and general
The 30-liter Ride backpack makes a solid and stable impression overall. The Ride models are characterized by the usual good workmanship, comfortable carrying and useful details, such as a soft padded glasses compartment. The carrying comfort is surprisingly good for an airbag backpack, similar to the top models from Deuter, Evoc or Ortovox and only imperceptibly different from the "normal" Ride backpacks from Mammut without the R.A.S. system. Once the waist buckle is fastened and stays where you want it, the Ride 30 Liter is in no way inferior to comparable backpacks.
The back section adapts well to the shape of the spine and stays where it should, even on jumps and rough rides. Unfortunately, the waist belt unintentionally opens from time to time, even while riding. This is a great pity, as the direct competitor ABS now seems to have this problem under control and their current waist buckles no longer loosen automatically. With a loose waist buckle, the Ride 30 Liter unfortunately no longer sits quite so perfectly and wobbles around on the back when the going gets rough. The additional and removable leg straps, on the other hand, fit well and make a stable impression. The ski and snowboard holders ensure that the backpack can be lashed down when the contents are small.
Another advantage of the R.A.S. or Snowpulse system is the stowable and non-detachable release handle. When not in use, the handle can be quickly stowed away in the shoulder strap with a zipper. As it cannot be removed individually, it cannot be lost or forgotten. A plus point on hectic powder days in the early morning compared to the ABS competition. There is also no risk of the release mechanism icing up.
