Avalanche backpacks

When you're touring or off-piste in terrain where avalanches are likely, an avalanche backpack is one of the most important safety tools you can carry. An avalanche backpack is designed to increase your chances of staying above the snowpack during an avalanche by inflating airbags that create more volume around your body – a simple principle that can be life-saving.

With us you will find a wide range of avalanche backpacks with different airbag systems, carrying capacity and functions adapted for everything from shorter day trips to long mountaineering expeditions.

Why use an avalanche backpack?

An avalanche backpack does not replace an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe – it complements them.
The advantages are clear:

✔ increases the likelihood of staying above the snow
✔ reduces the risk of burial
✔ provides better visibility in the event of an avalanche
✔ can provide extra protection against trees and terrain
✔ built-in safety without compromising comfort

Airbag technology is developed to save lives – and is used by guides, experienced mountain tourers and off-piste skiers around the world.

Different airbag systems

There are several airbag technologies to choose from, each with its own advantages. We offer, among others:

🔹 Electric airbags

– USB charging
– can be activated multiple times in one turn
– tolerates cold well
– perfect for longer trips and daily use

🔹 Gas system (cartridges)

– lighter in weight
– robust, proven technology
– reliable even in extreme cold

The choice is about preference, weight, and how many ejaculations you want to be able to have per day.

Features that make a good avalanche backpack

An avalanche backpack should be more than just an airbag system. It should also function as a practical mountaineering backpack.
Common features are:

• mounts for skis or snowboards

• separate safety compartment for shovel and probe

• helmet mount

• back panel that provides stability and comfort

• compatibility with fluid systems

• quick access to important pockets

• ergonomic fit even with a lot of packing

It's the combination of safety and smart design that makes the difference.

For different types of mountain tours and off-piste

We offer avalanche backpacks for:

✔ shorter mountain tours with light packing
✔ advanced ski mountaineering tours
✔ off-piste skiing near lifts
✔ longer mountain trips where extra equipment is needed
✔ guides, instructors and experienced skiers

Sizes from about 18 to 40+ liters allow you to choose the right volume depending on the length of the trip.

How do you choose the right avalanche backpack?

Think about:

✔ What type of airbag system you want

Electric or gas cartridge?

✔ How much volume you need

• 18–25 L → shorter trips

• 25–35 L → full-day tours

• 35+ L → longer and more advanced tours

✔ Fit and carrying system

A good backpack should be stable when both skiing and climbing.

✔ If you want to carry skis diagonally or A-frame

Different models offer different solutions.

We will be happy to help you choose!

Avalanche backpack + training = best protection

Having an avalanche backpack is a strong complement to your avalanche equipment – but knowledge is always the most important tool .

We recommend that anyone traveling in avalanche terrain:

• take avalanche courses

• practice with your equipment

• always carry transmitter, shovel and probe

• make risk assessments at every turn

An avalanche backpack is a support – not a guarantee.