I am late to the party but, I am finally in the market for an avalanche bag/pack. I weigh 170-175 and I am 5' 10". I'm not sure if I want a combination Tekvest/pack or a bag alone? I think maybe I want a pack alone because I like to wear my Tek vest under my jacket. I have no idea what brands are the best, what size pack to get or much of anything else about avalanche packs. Can someone please enlighten me and maybe point me in the right direction on what size and/or brand of Pack I should be considering? Heck, I would even be interested in a used pack. I am in the US so, shipping from Canada would be an issue. Feel free to send me a PM if you have one for sale. I read the Product review section but, most reviews are from 2010. I'm sure there are technological advances that have been made since then?
I need a lesson in Avalanche Bags?
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look in the classifieds for great deals on used packs, I went from a vest/bag combo to just a backpack with my tek vest under my jacket like you mentioned, was way to hot and sweaty with the vest/bag.
a good read on all systems
https://www.wildsnow.com/5014/avalanche-airbag-backpack-overview/
a good read on all systems
https://www.wildsnow.com/5014/avalanche-airbag-backpack-overview/
I see you are from Eastern WA I am Remko from I-90 Motorsports in Issaquah We carry BCA, ABS, Snowpulse and even others in stock and refill all of them here.. We can show them to you let you try them on and even let you deploy them to see how they work! We have a staff that rides and uses our equipment so we can share our experiences with you on what we like and dislike about packs! let me know if I can help you stop by or give me a call! We are out playing this week so hit me up here if you want or email me remko@i-90motorsports.com
or stop by on the 2nd or after!
thanks
Remko
425-391-4490
I don't know if they still have the deal, but Remko @I90 had bca float 22L backpacks for $275 and the cylinder for $150ish, plus free refills. 22L is a good day size, especially if you have any storage on your sled. I run the Wary Avivest, with a bag on my tunnel, but I run hot and using a vest makes me run even hotter.
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