[leadin]Known for its jackets and climbing gear, Arc’teryx took a leap further into the backcountry category with an avalanche backpack and a ski boot.[/leadin]
Touted as a superior option for backcountry skiers, Arc’teryx now sells an avalanche airbag backpack, a first for the company. A spokesman noted the pack is a part of “the biggest product launch Arc’teryx has ever seen.”
Made in Canada, the Voltair avalanche airbag uses a lithium-ion battery to deploy a 150-liter balloon with a high-speed fan. Once inflated in an emergency, it can protect a skier in an avalanche and allow him or her to better float at the top of a slide.