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  • BCA’s FLOAT E2 25: The Alpride E2 Side of the Equation

    by Jason Albert April 29, 2022
    by Jason Albert April 29, 2022

    BCA’s FLOAT E2 25 brings to market Alpride’s new E2 electronic airbag system and an understated pack ready for most backcountry efforts.

  • BCA’s FLOAT E2 25: The Pack Side of the Equation

    by Jason Albert April 27, 2022
    by Jason Albert April 27, 2022

    BCA has designed a rugged up-to-the-task airbag backpack in the FLOAT E2 25. The FLOAT E2 packs integrate Alpride’s new E2 electronic airbag system. The packs will be available next fall.

  • Big Volume: Mammut’s Pro Removable Airbag 3.0

    by Jason Albert April 13, 2022
    by Jason Albert April 13, 2022

    The Mammut Pro Removable Airbag 3.0 is a full-featured 45L airbag pack ready to journey with you on the big hauls during your backcountry adventure.

  • An Avalanche Airbag data set: all about weight

    by Jason Albert March 24, 2022
    by Jason Albert March 24, 2022

    The marketplace for avalanche bags expands. A few weeks back, we received some spreadsheets from Ortovox providing a useful overview of comparative weights.

  • Arc’teryx and Ortovox: An Avy Bag Collaboration to keep our eyes on

    by Jason Albert February 10, 2022
    by Jason Albert February 10, 2022

    Ortovox and Arc’teryx, two get-it-done brands, have collaborated on a new avy airbag system called LiTRIC™. The supercapacitor technology will be housed in a series of new airbag packs from each respective brand.

  • Should we be adding airbags to the shovel, beacon, probe safety arsenal?

    by Jason Albert January 10, 2022
    by Jason Albert January 10, 2022

    The aggressive push for shovel, beacon, probe as mandatory safety gear is clear. Chris Van Tilburg asks if it is time for airbags to be added to that list.

  • Black Diamond Jetforce UL 26 Review

    by Roger Romani September 15, 2021
    by Roger Romani September 15, 2021

    The Black Diamond Jetforce UL 26 trends towards the lighter side of avalanche airbag offerings. Looking for a gas canister avalanche pack to complement your more minimalist style? This pack might fit the bill.

  • News Roundup February 2020 — Avalanches, Sheep, Skimo

    by Lou Dawson February 15, 2020
    by Lou Dawson February 15, 2020

    February ski touring news and opinion, airbag packs making air pocket, skimo race victories, avalanche safety, bighorn sheep and more.

  • Airbag or Beacon — Which Would You Choose?

    by Lou Dawson November 4, 2019
    by Lou Dawson November 4, 2019

    Imagine you are stuck at a hut. You usually sport both an avalanche beacon transceiver and an airbag backpack. But this time you only get one or the other. Which would you choose?

  • Black Diamond JetForce Tour 26 — Review and Mods!

    by Gary Smith March 18, 2019
    by Gary Smith March 18, 2019

    Review of Black Diamond Jetforce Tour 26 airbag backpack for ski touring avalanche safety in the backcountry.

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