While most of us in the Northern Hemisphere are experiencing the heat and humidity of the summer months, it’s sometimes nice to dream about the cool days of winter. If you’re dreaming of a snowy, mountainous adventure, then it’s time to start planning.
For the avid mountain climber, cross country skier, or snowboarder, avalanches are always a serious risk. But The North Face offers a useful tool with an innovative twist that can keep you safer on your next backcountry trip.
Meet the 24 ABS Avalanche Airbag Pack, an airbag backpack that can offer an enhanced protection system for winter sports. A handle on the left shoulder strap allows the wearer to deploy two built-in 85-liter airbags in the event of an avalanche. The airbags quickly fill with compressed nitrogen gas.
The pack will help you stay on the surface of an avalanche and can increase your survival chances by as much as 95%. Even better, the pack is lightweight and offers great durability as well as lots of space for your other equipment.
This incredible invention is currently on sale on REI’s website for just over $1,000 and is perfect for any winter backcountry enthusiast!