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Comparing Avalanche Airbags

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Awards Editors' Choice Award  Top Pick Award Best Buy Award Top Pick Award 
Price $1,350 List
$1,012 at Amazon		$1,300 List
$1,450 at Amazon		Check Price at Backcountry
Compare at 2 sellers		$740 List
$669.95 at Evo		$1,300 List
$1,350 at Evo
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Pros Supportive waist belt, lightweight and innovative airbag system, smart trigger handle, big rescue gear pocketMany thoughtful features, comfortable back panel and straps, good capacityDurable exterior, easily accessible pocket for water or skins, stays put when skiing and ridingSmall carbon canister, great stability for downhill skiing and riding, highly versatileLightweight, well-designed rescue pocket, great ski and gear carry options
Cons No hip belt pocket, no A-frame ski carry, adjustment straps are excessively long for small usersRelatively heavy, long fitToo heavy-duty for every day touring, relatively small capacity for the sizeCompressed air must be refilled after each use, small rescue pocket, tiny helmet carryPoorly designed waist buckle, difficult to adjust waist strap with the pack on, minimalist design is less comfortable
Bottom Line This avalanche airbag is a cut above the rest when it comes to technology, features and utilityThis richly-featured pack has the perfect capacity and design for longer days in the backcountryThis burly, well-built backpack will see you through any mechanized skiing adventure you can dream upEssentially two packs in one, this avalanche airbag package maximizes adaptability to offer the capacity you need for any mission in the mountainsThis lightweight, advanced airbag system includes thoughtful features for technical skiing
Rating Categories Ortovox LiTRIC Free... Deuter Alproof 32L Backcountry Access... Arva Switch Ride 18... Scott Patrol E2 30L
Utility (30%) Sort Icon
7.5
8.0
7.0
7.5
6.5
Airbag System (25%)
8.5
8.0
8.0
6.0
8.0
Weight (20%)
8.5
7.0
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8.0
Comfort (15%)
8.5
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6.0
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7.5
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Specs Ortovox LiTRIC Free... Deuter Alproof 32L Backcountry Access... Arva Switch Ride 18... Scott Patrol E2 30L
Volume 28 L 32 L 25 L 18 L and 32 L 30 L
Measured Total Weight (Including Airbag System) 5.6 lbs 5.9 lbs 5.8 lbs 5.8 lbs 5.7 lbs
Can Airbag Unit or Packs be Purchased Separately? No No No No No
Airbag System Ortovox Litric Alpride E2 Alpride E2 Carbon Canister Alpride E2
Frame Sizes Available One size One size S/M, M/L One size S/M, M/L
Helmet Holder? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Snowboard-Specific Carry? Yes Yes Yes No Yes
A-Frame or Diagonal Ski Carry? Diagonal A-Frame and Diagonal Diagonal A-Frame and Diagonal A-Frame and Diagonal