No—a pack without a dedicated avalanche gear compartment is not suitable for backcountry use. These packs are designed for in-bounds resort skiing only, where avalanche rescue equipment isn't carried. If you're heading out-of-bounds, you need a pack that stores your shovel and probe in a dedicated, quick-access pocket so you can grab them in seconds during an emergency.
Without a dedicated compartment, your safety gear ends up loose in the main compartment, buried under layers and other items. In a real avalanche scenario, every second counts, and digging through your pack to find your probe wastes precious time.
If you only ride at resorts with ski patrol and groomed runs, a pack without this compartment is perfectly fine—just don't try to repurpose it for side-country or backcountry tours. Always match your pack to where you actually ride.