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  • Backcountry Ski Touring News Roundup — Airbags, Black Vipec, and Australia

    by Lou Dawson August 20, 2015
    by Lou Dawson August 20, 2015

    Ski touring news, Australia backcountry along with airbag backpacks and Fritschi Vipec Black model binding causing controversy.

  • Mammut Pro Short Airbag Pack Review

    by Guest Blogger July 21, 2015
    by Guest Blogger July 21, 2015

    Mammut Removable Airbag System (RAS) Pro Short 33L, an avalanche airbag backpack for backcountry skiing.

  • 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.

  • I Heard the Arcteryx Avalanche Airbag…

    by Lou Dawson February 12, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 12, 2015

    ISPO 2015 overview for backcountry skiing and ski touring gear, including seeing new Arcteryx avalanche airbag.

  • Scott Alpride Airbag Backpacks Looking Good for 2015-16

    by Lou Dawson January 17, 2015
    by Lou Dawson January 17, 2015

    Scott Alpride airbag backpacks, AP 20, 22, 30 and more are all recommended for backcountry skiing and touring, for avalanche safety.

  • Scott Alpride Airbag Rucksack — Experiments in Mass Reduction

    by Lou Dawson December 19, 2014
    by Lou Dawson December 19, 2014

    Hacking and weight trimming the Scott Alpride avalanche airbag backpack can be done in various ways, check out this review and how-to for backcountry skiers.

  • Avalanche Airbag Backpack Overview

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 4, 2014
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 4, 2014

    Avalanche airbag backpacks and rucksacks for backcountry skiing, Black Diamond Jetforce, ABS, Snowpulse, also BCA and Mystery Ranch, WARY.

  • Scott Alpride Airbag Backpack — Unboxed!

    by Lou Dawson November 18, 2014
    by Lou Dawson November 18, 2014

    Unboxing and review of Scott Alpride avalanche airbag backpack, this rucksack is ok for air travel and is quite light in weight for avalanche safety.

  • UBAK Airbag System Adds to the Mix

    by Lou Dawson January 29, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 29, 2014

    UBAK avalanche airbag system works without a backpack, integrates with your alpine mountaineering harness for skiing and more.

  • Lightweight Winner 30 liter Avalanche Airbag Backpack from Scott

    by Lou Dawson January 15, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 15, 2014

    Alpride avalanche airbag backpack saves weight, standardizes with life preserver cartridge you can air travel with.

  • 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.

  • Clues on the Arcteryx Airbag Fan Trail

    by Lou Dawson September 27, 2013
    by Lou Dawson September 27, 2013

    Press release from software company Arcteryx used to design the blower fan turbine for their avalanche airbag backpack.

  • PopSci Spills the BD Airbag Backpack Secret

    by Lou Dawson September 12, 2013
    by Lou Dawson September 12, 2013

    Popular Science publishes article about the new Black Diamond Jetforce battery fan operated avalanche airbag backpack.

  • ABS Vario 40 — Airbag Pack Review

    by Anton Sponar March 14, 2013
    by Anton Sponar March 14, 2013

    Review of ABS Vario 40 airbag backpack for backcountry skiing avalanche safety.

  • Avalanche Airbag Packs at Outdoor Retailer Trade Show 2013

    by Nick Thompson February 4, 2013
    by Nick Thompson February 4, 2013

    Avalanche airbag backpacks, new offerings shown at OR show for 2013 2014, backcountry skiing equipment.

  • Airbag Night at Cripple Creek Backcountry

    by Nick Thompson January 23, 2013
    by Nick Thompson January 23, 2013

    Avalanche airbag demonstration night at a ski shop, watch a bunch of bags get blown up, fun and serious safety stuff.

  • Vaporbag or Electric Avy Airbag? The Arcteryx Patent

    by Lou Dawson January 4, 2013
    by Lou Dawson January 4, 2013

    Avalanche airbag for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineers works with electric blower.

  • Snowpulse 2013 Airbag Packs including Lite 35 – Review

    by Nick Thompson December 27, 2012
    by Nick Thompson December 27, 2012

    Snowpulse Lite 35 and Heli 22 review for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering avalanche safety airbags.

  • Mammut Ride RAS 30 Airbag Pack Review

    by Guest Blogger November 21, 2012
    by Guest Blogger November 21, 2012

    Mammut Ride RAS airbag backpack is reviewed by backcountry skier and guide, Anton Sponar.

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