ORTOVOX specializes in high-performance mountain sports equipment and merino wool apparel, renowned for its avalanche safety gear and transceivers.
ORTOVOX is a pioneering brand in the mountain sports industry, dedicated to protecting mountaineers and winter sports enthusiasts since 1980. Headquartered in Taufkirchen, Germany, the company develops sophisticated safety equipment and functional apparel designed for alpine adventures.
Best known for its innovation in avalanche safety, ORTOVOX produced the first double-frequency transceiver and continues to lead the market with Intuitive transceivers like the DIRACT VOICE. In addition to safety gear such as backpacks, shovels, and probes, ORTOVOX is famous for its "woolways" promise, utilizing sustainable Tasmanian merino wool to create comfortable, temperature-regulating mountainwear for skiing, climbing, and touring.
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Machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water using a mild detergent suitable for down. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Tumble dry on low heat with tennis balls to fluff up the down.
For the DIRACT/DIRACT VOICE models, charge the device when the battery falls below 40%. To improve battery performance, avoid frequent short charging and recharge fully if the device will be stored for several months.
You can extend the warranty on select products like avalanche transceivers to five years by registering the device online via the ORTOVOX App or the official website within the specified timeframe from purchase.
Move at least 5 meters away from magnetic or metallic objects. Hold the device horizontally and rotate it several times clockwise and around its other axes until the calibration message disappears.
Many ORTOVOX backpacks use water-resistant materials or include rain covers, but models like the TRAD line are specifically designed with waterproof ratings to keep gear dry in harsh alpine conditions.