5 Best Snow Safety Gear In 2020

The Backcountry Access Avalanche Beacon is an important tool to have thanks to its life-sparing features. This ski safety equipment works as avalanche bacon by using a multi-dimensional antenna system to locate buried transmitters and eliminating user-signal-interpretation errors. As such two units are required to enable the rescuer and the victim to connect to enable a successful avalanche accident rescue. Sort of like a two-way radio communication.

The beacon comes with a highly efficient detecting function whilst the light feature indicated the direction of your victim’s signal. Simply rotate the transceiver as a compass, and follow the arrow lights to track the victim. Additionally, the numeric distance accurately provides the approximate distance from the victim’s transmitter whilst the pin-point search loudspeaker offers directions for visual clues.

At 457 KHz, this avalanche beacon is sure to work accurately to recover your search victim. So whether you are outside your resort skiing or snowboarding, it’s a good idea to sport this ski safety equipment with your buddy or ski resort partner to ensure safety even at the worst of avalanche accidents.

Featuring an easy assembly process with no loose cables, the Backcountry Access Stealth 270 Avalanche Probe is equipped with an accurate laser-etched depth marker that guides the rescuer on the actual depth of the avalanche victim thus, making this probe one of the top-rated backcountry gear.

The snow safety equipment by Backcountry Access works by using its depth markings to measure snowpack as well as the victim’s depth to determine the dimensions of the excavation area before shoveling to dig out the victim. These probes with a collapsible length of up to 16 inches incorporate a quick probing speed that helps save every second in the rescue process.

The no-hang ups design of the probe wires features a nesting of the top segments inside the next probe section thus, reducing the number of segments and size of the probe bundle when dissemble – also making it easy to carry around. This avalanche probe is definitely a tool you or your emergency safety guys should have on your next backcountry ski trip.

The 4-pack Swiss Safe Emergency Thermal Blankets is perfect for emergency warming whether hiking, skiing or engaged in any cold outdoor activity – thanks to their insulating aluminum Mylar construction. Designed to even cater to NASA, these snow safety tools incorporate a light-weight yet durable military-grade 12 microns aluminized polyethylene Mylar which weighs 2 oz, and when covering your body, the blanket retains up to 90% of body heat whilst blocking out rain, snow or moisture.

The 4-pack thermal blankets come with a bonus Signature Gold Foil Space Mini-Fold blanket and work perfectly as an emergency shelter. Their compact, pocket-sized fit allows you to stuff as much on your backpack so you are covered wherever you are. Plus, these outdoor essential first-aid tools work perfectly despite the weather conditions.

Constructed of highly durable 606 aluminum and weighing less than a kilo, the Backcountry Access B-1 Shovel is one of the best gear to have with at all-times. The avalanche shovel features a heat-treated oval-shaped shaft with weatherproof properties and a 10” blunt-blade to provide extra prying strength whilst its ergonomic handle offers a secure grip.

With a collapsible length ranging from 22” to 29” makes this avalanche shovel quite versatile on different terrains whilst its compact design allows it to easily fit in any ski backpack for easy carrying. To further diversify its safety functions; the B-1 avalanche shovel has holes in the blades that help one to rig a rescue sled. And thanks to its grip handle and effective blade, this gear helps accelerate the digging process of the rescue.

Want to increase your chances of surviving an avalanche? Your solution is to invest in the Backcountry Access Float 32 Avalanche Airbag. This 50-liter airbag works by creating buoyancy and decreasing snow burial depth during an avalanche while protecting your head or neck from trauma and avoiding impact with any materials around.

The ripstop nylon and Polyurethane coated can be attached to your bag in a separate zippered compartment thus, leaving enough space for your other gear in the main compartment. The smaller and light-weight airbag system makes your gear even lighter to carry for extended periods of time.

All you have to do now is invest in this efficient airbag system and a separately sold Float 2.0 air cylinder plus life is made easier with the availability of BCA refill locations so your system will always be filled for your next adventure.