Airbag Backpacks



- - 25 %newScottPatrol E1 30 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) BlackMSRP 999,95 €749,95 €Available Sizes:SL
- - 8 %newBlack DiamondJetforce Pro 35 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) BlackMSRP 1179,95 €1089,95 €Available Sizes:L
- - 8 %newBlack DiamondJetforce Pro 25 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) BlackMSRP 1159,95 €1069,95 €Available Sizes:S
- - 8 %newBlack DiamondJetforce Pro Split 25 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) BlackMSRP 1179,95 €1089,95 €Available Sizes:S
- - 5 %newMammutRemovable Airbag System 3.0 Avalanche Backpack excl. CartridgeMSRP 484,95 €459,95 €One size
- - 9 %newScottPatrol E2 30 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) BlackMSRP 1099,95 €999,95 €Available Sizes:SL
- - 15 %newScottPatrol E2 30 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Light GreyMSRP 1099,95 €939,95 €Available Sizes:SL
- - 20 %newMammutTour 30 Removable Airbag 3.0 Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartridge BlackMSRP 689,95 €549,95 €One size
- - 18 %newMammutPro 35 Removable Airbag 3.0 Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartridge BlackMSRP 759,95 €619,95 €Available Sizes:35
- - 20 %newMammutFree 22 Removable Airbag 3.0 Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartridge SafariMSRP 649,95 €519,95 €One size
- - 20 %newMammutTour 40 Removable Airbag 3.0 Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartridge BlackMSRP 709,95 €569,95 €One size
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Tour 30 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Black SteelMSRP 1149,95 €1039,95 €One size
- - 9 %newScottPatrol E2 30 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Flow BlueMSRP 1099,95 €999,95 €Available Sizes:L
- - 13 %newScottPatrol E2 38 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) BlackMSRP 1199,95 €1049,95 €Available Sizes:L
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Freeride 26 S Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Black RavenMSRP 1169,95 €1049,95 €One size
- - 19 %newMammutPro 45 Removable Airbag 3.0 Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartridge BlackMSRP 789,95 €639,95 €Available Sizes:45
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Tour 30 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Desert OrangeMSRP 1149,95 €1039,95 €One size
- - 8 %newScottPatrol Ultralight E2 25 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) WhiteMSRP 1199,95 €1099,95 €Available Sizes:L
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Freeride 18 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Black RavenMSRP 1129,95 €1019,95 €One size
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Tour 28 S Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Mountain RoseMSRP 1149,95 €1039,95 €One size
- - 13 %newScottPatrol E2 38 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Flow BlueMSRP 1199,95 €1049,95 €Available Sizes:L
- - 12 %newMammutFree 28 Removable Airbag 3.0 Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartr. BlackMSRP 679,95 €599,95 €One size
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Freeride 28 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Desert OrangeMSRP 1169,95 €1049,95 €One size
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Freeride 28 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Black RavenMSRP 1169,95 €1049,95 €One size
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Tour 36 S Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Black SteelMSRP 1189,95 €1069,95 €One size
- - 11 %newPiepsJetforce BT 25 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) BlackMSRP 1319,95 €1179,95 €Available Sizes:M/L S/M
- - 10 %newDeuterAlproof 32 Avalanche Backpack (Electonic) Khaki / BlackMSRP 1299,95 €1169,95 €One size
- - 10 %newDeuterAlproof 30 SL Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Redwood / Black WomenMSRP 1299,95 €1169,95 €One size
- - 4 %newArvaAirbag Tour 40 Switch Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartridge GreyMSRP 689,95 €659,95 €One size
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Tour 28 S Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Dirty DaisyMSRP 1149,95 €1039,95 €One size
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Freeride 16 S Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Pacific GreenMSRP 1129,95 €1019,95 €One size
- - 23 %newScottPatrol E1 22 Avalanche Backpack (Elektronic) Burnt OrangeMSRP 949,95 €729,95 €Available Sizes:S
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Tour 28 S Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Petrol BlueMSRP 1149,95 €1039,95 €One size
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Freeride 26 S Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Ice WaterfallMSRP 1169,95 €1049,95 €One size
- - 20 %newMammutTour 30 Removable Airbag 3.0 Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartridge Highway / Black WomenMSRP 689,95 €549,95 €One size
- - 12 %newEvocLine R.A.S 30 (R.A.S. ready) Avalanche Backpack (w/o System) Silver / Heather Carbon GreyMSRP 259,95 €229,95 €One size
- - 10 %newDeuterAlproof Lite 22 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Turmeric / BlackMSRP 1199,95 €1079,95 €One size
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Tour 30 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Dirty DaisyMSRP 1149,95 €1039,95 €One size
- - 8 %newABSA.Light Tour 25-30 Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartridge Dark SlateMSRP 758,95 €699,95 €Available Sizes:LXLS/M
- - 22 %newScottGuide AP 20 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Orange / GreyMSRP 639,95 €499,95 €Available Sizes:S
- - 10 %newOrtovoxAvabag Litric Tour 36 S Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Mountain RoseMSRP 1189,95 €1069,95 €One size
- - 8 %newABSA.Light E2 Set 10 L Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Dark SlateMSRP 1198,95 €1099,95 €One size
- - 12 %newEvocLine R.A.S 30 (R.A.S. ready) Avalanche Backpack (w/o System) Heather Carbon GreyMSRP 259,95 €229,95 €One size
- - 20 %newMammutTour 30 Removable Airbag 3.0 Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartridge Sapphire / BlackMSRP 689,95 €549,95 €One size
- - 7 %newEvocLine Protector 22 (R.A.S ready) Avalanche Backpack (w/o System) BlackMSRP 299,95 €279,95 €One size
- - 12 %newABSA.Light Go - Easy Tech System Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartr.MSRP 598,95 €529,95 €One size
- - 7 %newABSA.Light E2 Set 35-40 L Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Dark SlateMSRP 1288,95 €1199,95 €One size
- - 14 %newABSA.Light E2 Set 18 L Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Burned YellowMSRP 1218,95 €1049,95 €One size
- - 4 %newMammutFree Vest 15 Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartr. BlackMSRP 709,95 €679,95 €Available Sizes:XL
- - 5 %newArvaAirbag Ride 18 Switch Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartridge BurgundyMSRP 619,95 €589,95 €One size
- - 7 %newDeuterAlproof Tour 36+5 SL Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Redwood / Black WomenMSRP 1349,95 €1249,95 €One size
- - 11 %newABSA.Light Tour 35-40 Avalanche Backpack excl. Cartridge SlateMSRP 788,95 €699,95 €Available Sizes:LXLS/M
- - 22 %ScottPatrol E1 30 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Blue / Dark BlueMSRP 959,95 €749,95 €Available Sizes:S
- - 21 %ScottPatrol E1 22 SL Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Burnt Orange / BlackMSRP 949,95 €749,95 €One size
- - 11 %PiepsJetforce BT 35 Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) BlackMSRP 1239,95 €1099,95 €Available Sizes:S/M
- - 10 %DeuterAlproof Lite 20 SL Avalanche Backpack (Electronic) Jade / Black WomenMSRP 1199,95 €1079,95 €One size



The avalanche backpack has become a firm component of freeriders’ and tourers’ safety equipment. Next to its functions, this is also due to the fact that the market has been growing, new brands have entered and started producing these backpacks, which has lead to decreasing prices. However, the avalanche backpack should always just complement the touring equipment, not replace it. When out in the backcountry, you should always have your beacon on your body and avalanche probe and shovel in your backpack. Furthermore, is the alpine know-how crucial. It needs a lot of training and experience to be able to estimate a slopes, its snow conditions and risks around properly. Wind signs, gradient, exposure and subsoil are important factors that are also influenced by skills and size of the group of people.
HOW DOES THE AVALANCHE BACKPACK WORK? “THE BRAZIL NUT EFFECT
”The avalanche backpack helps you in case of being buried underneath the snowmasses in case of an avalanche. How this is done, can be explained using the brazil nut effect. Through the airbag, a large, but light mass is created and strapped to your body, which will help you rise through smaller, heavier bits in case of a snow slide. As of this, the airbag helps you reach, or stay at the surface.
THE DIFFERENT AIRBAG SYSTEMS
Thanks to lots of manufacturers, there are a wide variety of systems to choose from. Generally, the airbag acts to prevent being buried as good as possible. Additionally, there are systems to prolong your chances of survival underneath the snow masses by providing the person in need with air in diverse ways. One of these systems is the JetForce, which is being used by Black Diamond and Pieps.

You trigger the airbag manually by pulling a strap on the shoulder belt, which makes the airbag be inflated. In most systems - BCA Float, Arva Reactor, Mammut R.A.S. und P.A.S., Ortovox Avabag, Scott Alpride or ABS Vario – a cartridge is used, filling the airbag with air or gas. The JetForce uses a battery driven nozzle. All manufacturers have their own system, some provide cartridges in different materials, letting you choose between steel, aluminium and carbon. Another difference is in the balloons themselves: they are formed differently to secure your neck, head or chest area, have different volumes and come as one or dual systems.
DECIDING ON WHICH AVALANCHE BACKPACK YOU WANT IS NOT EASY
Next to the different functions and characteristics of the different systems are a couple more factors that play an important role. The backpacks (and systems) have different weights and offer various amounts of storage space. If you are only out and about for individual days, you will probably need about 10-25 liters of volume in your backpack. If you are planning on doing multiple-day tours, then you would definitely need more storage for all your equipment. Also, you could go for an backpack that lets you remove the airbag system and install it in a different compatible backpack. Another important aspect is whether the cartridge can be refilled, how this is done, if you have to send the backpack to the manufacturer, and what it costs. Another good to have is additional protection built into the backpack and good ski or snowboard carry attachment. For some, it is also relevant how easily the backpack is to travel with, meaning whether or not you can take it on an airplane.
READ MORE REGARDING AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
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