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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Black Diamond Jetforce Pro Avalanche Airbag Backpack, Review

    by Louie Dawson February 12, 2019
    by Louie Dawson February 12, 2019

    Black Diamond Jetforce Pro 2019-2020 is a good airbag backpack for ski touring and mountaineering, this is a review.

  • Voltair and Jetforce Airbag Backpack Comparo Review

    by Lou Dawson December 14, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 14, 2016

    Comparison review, Arcteryx Voltair and Black Diamond Jetforce avalanche airbag backpacks are quite different, but a decision is not easy.

  • RECALL — Black Diamond (& Pieps, POC) JetForce Avalanche Airbag Backpacks

    by Lou Dawson July 9, 2015
    by Lou Dawson July 9, 2015

    Recall announced for JetForce avalanche airbag backpacks developed and sold by Black Diamond for ski touring and backcountry snow safety, also Pieps and POC JetForce products.

  • Three Days Of Jetforce, Halo 28 Backpack

    by Lou Dawson March 14, 2014
    by Lou Dawson March 14, 2014

    Real world use review of Black Diamond Jetforce Halo 28 avalanche airbag backpack, a rucksack for backcountry skiing and snowboarding splitboarding.

  • Jetforce Black Diamond Avalanche Airbag – In Person Look

    by Lou Dawson October 10, 2013
    by Lou Dawson October 10, 2013

    Battery operated fan based avalanche airbag backpacks could be the future. Check out Black Diamond Halo Jetforce.

  • Black Diamond Jetforce Avalanche Airbag Preview

    by Lou Dawson October 4, 2013
    by Lou Dawson October 4, 2013

    Preview of Black Diamond Jetforce avalanche airbag backpack at CSAW conference, Colorado.

  • The Ortovox Tour 40 Pack: A Lightweight, High-Volume E-Airbag for Big Days

    by Drew Zieff January 17, 2025
    by Drew Zieff January 17, 2025

    For backcountry skiers and splitboarders looking for a higher-volume, low-weight electronic airbag, Ortovox’s AVABAG Litric Tour 40 is one of only a few options. The pack utilizes the LiTRIC system, a lightweight electronic airbag system co-developed by Ortovox and Arc’teryx…

  • First Impressions: Arc’teryx’s New Micon Litric 42 Electronic Airbag Pack

    by Bergen Tjossem December 11, 2024
    by Bergen Tjossem December 11, 2024

    When I first picked up the new Arc’teryx Micon Litric 42 airbag pack at a trade show over the summer, I thought to myself, that’s kind of heavy for a ski touring backpack. Then I saw the “LiTRIC” label and…

  • BCA Float E2 35 Long-Term Review: Durable E-Airbag for Travel, Daily Driver

    by Drew Zieff November 25, 2024
    by Drew Zieff November 25, 2024

    BCA Float E2 35 Review: A Durable, Reliable, And Fully Featured Sender Electronic airbag packs are expensive, but they’re much easier to travel with than compressed air systems, plus they allow for test firing and multiple deployments off a single…

  • 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.

  • Exploring Japan’s Backcountry — Trip Report & Tips

    by Julia Dubinina February 21, 2020
    by Julia Dubinina February 21, 2020

    Tips on traveling cheap and finding the fluffiest powder in Japan’s backcountry near Hakuba.

  • Effectively Simple — TNF Forecaster 35 Pack Review

    by Gary Smith February 20, 2020
    by Gary Smith February 20, 2020

    The North Face Forecaster 35 ski pack is a simple and effective tool designed with the help of avalanche pros.

  • 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.

  • Black Diamond 2019-2020 Airbag Backpack Comparo

    by Louie Dawson February 8, 2019
    by Louie Dawson February 8, 2019

    Three Black Diamond airbag packs featuring three different airbag systems paired with different pack designs.

  • 2018 Christmas Gift Guide — Shop Now, Ski Later

    by Lisa Dawson November 23, 2018
    by Lisa Dawson November 23, 2018

    Gift ideas for backcountry skier, 2018 holiday ski touring season.

  • Avalanche Airbag Backpacks – Things to Know re Use and Shopping

    by Lou Dawson June 25, 2018
    by Lou Dawson June 25, 2018

    Things to know about avalanche airbag backpacks, including the balloon inflation zipper and gas vs electric for ski touring backcountry.

  • Scott E1 Supercap Electric Airbag Backpack — Technical Review

    by Lou Dawson February 8, 2018
    by Lou Dawson February 8, 2018

    Scott Alpride E1 Supercap airbag backpack review and first look, capacitor driven lightest weight electric rucksack.

  • Alpride E1 Capacitor Avalanche Airbag Backpack

    by Lou Dawson January 27, 2018
    by Lou Dawson January 27, 2018

    First look Alpride E1 avalanche airbag backpack is used by Scott but will probably be in other brands within a year or so.

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