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WIN an Osprey Firn pack worth £165!

Built for ski mountaineering but versatile enough for a whole lot more - we've teamed up with Osprey to offer you the chance at winning an 18L Firn pack for your next alpine adventure. Enter below to win!

We’ve tested a huge variety of hiking backpacks from Osprey over the years, but this one is a first. This here is the Firn ski mountaineering pack, a versatile bag built for much more than meets the eye.

Made primarily as a ski-touring pack, the Firn is optimised for fast and light ‘ski-mo’ ascents. Our friends at Snow Magazine tested the Osprey Firn 18L in the Dolomites earlier this year, but over here at Outdoors Magic, we’ve been assessing it for its versatility – more specifically, its potential as an all-rounder that can be used for hillwalking and just day-to-day use. And so far, we’ve been impressed.

OM tester Will using the Firn. Photos: Dave MacFarlane.

Key Features

Vest-fit harness
Ski lasso carry system
998g (S/M) to 1.02kg (M/L)
Atilon foam backpanel with ridge EVA foam for padding, covered by snow shedding stretch woven fabric
Removable HDPE framesheet with HDPE single stay for extra support and stiffness
Padded hipwings with Ergo Pull 25mm web belt
Front panel access
Top goggles pocket
Phone/GPS pocket (if not using beacon)
Top compression strap doubles as axe stabiliser
Front panel avalanche tool pocket
On-body accessible skin/crampon pocket
Reinforced ski loop with garage
Dual axe/pole attachments
Bluesign approved product

Will is pictured here testing the ski lasso feature.

There's many features that all kinds of outdoor adventurers will appreciate.

The ice axe/ skiing pole attachment points are handy for both skiers and mountaineers.

The Firn 18 is made from tough, recycled materials with bluesign approval. The back panel has foam ridges covered in a stretch woven fabric, a combination that prevents snow climbing to the pack while also helping to create airflow and cooling.

The harness resembles the same kind of design you’d expect to see on a trail running vest. Not only is it made to fit with the contours of your body, but it’s also able to move closely with you, especially when the blood’s pumping and your lungs are really working.

Osprey of course have a whole host of packs dedicated to hiking – the Talon being one of our favourites here at Outdoors Magic – but if you’re a ski mountaineer looking for a pack that doesn’t necessarily need to be stowed away once winter’s over, this would be a great option to get your hands on. For a more in-depth review, check out our thoughts here.

The Prize

The winner of this competition will receive an Osprey 18L Firn pack in their selected colourway and size, subject to availability. For more information on the technical specifications, click here.

Open to UK residents only.

To be in with the chance of winning this amazing pack, simply fill out the form below or head over to Snow Magazine! Good luck!

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