Freerider equipment checklist and features of avalanche airbags


Freeride skiing, How to choose -guides, Snowkiting by Varuste.net, 27.10.2020
Freerider's checklist:
- shovel, probe, transceiver
- first aid kit, light
- map, compass, phone
- water container (isolated hose in case of bladder) and food
- insurance that covers skiing off piste

Avabag: The most common inflatable avalanche backpack system. Works with gas cartridge. The disadvantage: expensive training (refills of cartridge).

Jetforce: Inflatable avalanche backpack system with battery driven electronic activation system. Jetforce represents the latest technology with a battery-powered fan inside. The lack of gas cartridge enables training without extra costs. In addition, there is no special attention required for travelling.

Mammut / Snowpulse: Inflatable avalanche backpack system, works with a gas cartridge. It was originally a gas cartridge system developed by Snowpulse and quite similar to ABS. Mammut bought Snowpulse a few years ago, after which the airbag has been running under the name of Mammut. The cartridges of Snowpulse and those of Mammut are compatible with each other. The disadvantage: expensive training because of the refills.

Avalung: Black Diamond Avalung includes a hose, thanks to which you can breathe either through the backpack or your jacket.


The most popular avalanche airbags and equipment in our selection

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Ortovox Avabag Litric Tour 40
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»Avabag‪»
Ortovox
Avabag Litric Tour 40
Black Friday Price 1 166,84 €
Immediately available
Mammut Haldigrat 30 E2 Airbag
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»Mammut / Snowpulse‪»
Mammut
Haldigrat 30 E2 Airbag
1 069,90 €
Immediately available
Mammut Cartridge Refillable 207 bar
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»Accessories‪»
Mammut
Cartridge Refillable 207 bar
229,90 €
Immediately available
-7%
Ortovox Avabag Litric Tour 36S
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»Avabag‪»
Ortovox
Avabag Litric Tour 36S
Black Friday Price 1 108,50 €
Immediately available
Mammut Carbon Cartridge 300 bar Non-Refillable
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»Accessories‪»
Mammut
Carbon Cartridge 300 bar Non-Refillable
129,00 €
Immediately available
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Arc'teryx Micon Litric 42L
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»
Arc'teryx
Micon Litric 42L
1 499,90 €
Immediately available
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Mammut Airbag 3.0 Trigger Test Tool
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»Accessories‪»
Mammut
Airbag 3.0 Trigger Test Tool
Sale price 11,92 €
Immediately available
☆☆☆☆☆ (3)
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Ortovox Avabag Litric Tour 30 Zip
Sports‪»Trekking‪»Backpacks and bags‪»Backpacks‪»Ski backpacks‪»Avalanche backpacks‪»Avabag‪»
Ortovox
Avabag Litric Tour 30 Zip
Black Friday Price 111,78 €
Immediately available

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