Avalanche Air Bags 101
Next to Probe, Transceiver, Shovel, the Avalanche Air Bag is fast becoming the 4th piece of safety gear that many backcountry skiers are choosing to take along into the backcountry. With good reason too, Avalanche Air Bags have a proven track record at saving peoples lives and minimizing trauma in avalanche situation. Sure they are expensive but how much is your life worth?
Have a watch of the following overview video produced by Backcountry.com with Mark Homden of Snowbird Ski Patrol. If you want to learn more read our reviews of the Backcountry Access Float 36 Airbag Pack, the Mammut Ride 30 Removable Airbag System and the Osprey Kode ABS Compatible 42L Pack.