100D Codura Nylon

25" x 12" x 3"

Airbag Functionality – The effectiveness of the airbag is based on the "Principle of Inverse Segregation." In an avalanche, smaller moving particles gravitate toward the bottom of the slide while larger ones rise to the surface. The inflated airbag allows the wearer to become one of the larger particles. When the release handle is pulled, the airbag inflates within 3 seconds, and the shape of the bag also protects the wearer's head and neck from impact.

Easily Located – The size and bright color of the avalanche airbag assists with rapid location.

Functioning of Airbag System – Pulling the deployment handle activates the deployment mechanism. The mechanism opens the pressure cartridge and the released gas flows through the Venturi valve into the airbag. The Venturi effect also draws ambient air into the airbag. The gas in the cartridge and the ambient air generate the 150 liters of the airbag. The entire process takes around 3 seconds, depending on the temperature and height.

Complete Flexibility – When you buy a Mammut® avalanche airbag backpack, you don't just get a product, you get an extremely flexible system. The many different backpacks within the Protection Airbag line are designed to allow the airbag system to be easily removed and installed in each of the individuals models within a few minutes. Depending on your requirements, you can expand your range of equipment to include other models (without a system): this means you're perfectly equipped for any powder activity. You also have a fully operational tour backpack at hand from spring to fall, which saves you money. NOTE: The Protection Airbag System can only be installed in Mammut® Protection series backpacks.

Mammut R.A.S. (Removable Airbag System) – The user can install or remove the airbag system as required, moving it between compatible R.A.S. system packs. The cartridge is shipped empty and can be filled at most dive shops or paintball shops in the US and Canada that offer 207 bar/3000 psi dry air and have a standard paintball fitting.

No Limits – Until recently, ski tourers often cited weight as an argument for not carrying an airbag pack. The Mammut® airbag system however, weighs just 1200 grams, including the carbon cartridge.

Ready For Use in Any Conditions – Mammut® airbags are based on a simple mechanical system. The pressure cartridge, the energy store of the system, is always completely ready for use in any weather or temperature.

Top Loader Design

Zippered Inner Pocket with Key Clip

Warning – Wearing an airbag backpack is no guarantee of survival in an avalanche. Backcountry travelers are highly advised to educate themselves in snow stability assessment, route finding, and companion rescue and carry all of the conventional avalanche gear in addition to the airbag.

Compatible with Mammut Removable Airbag System (R.A.S.) Packs – This system will not fit packs designed for the Mammut Protection Airbag System

Adjustable 6 mm Aluminum V-Frame

Diagonal Ski Carry System

Removable Snowboard Carry System

Detachable Hip Belt

Ice Tool and Pole Attachment

Side Compression Straps

Thermo-Molded Back for High Carrying Comfort

150 Liter Red Airbag Balloon

Safety Leg Loop

Cartridge Not Included – Mammut airbag packs are sold without the cartridge which must be purchased separately.

Cartridge Rental Stations – Mammut® provides a global cartridge rental program to make it easier to travel with Mammut® avalanche airbags. Many guides, heli, and cat operators offer rentals for their customers, and there is a listing of shops offering rental service at www.mammut.ch/cartridge-rental. If there is no shop nearby, or your schedule does not permit a stop, Tahoe Mountain Sports (www.tahoemountainsports.com) in the US and Avalanche Safety Solutions (www.avalanchesafety.ca) in Canada offer a reasonably-priced cartridge rental service where a full cartridge is shipped to your destination so it's awaiting your arrival.

Air Travel Regulations – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and its Canadian counterpart do not permit carrying filled pressure cartridges on flights arriving into or departing the USA or Canada, or on domestic flights within the US and Canada. This regulation also applies to passengers transferring between flights in the USA. If you wish to travel by air with your airbag, Mammut® recommends renting a cartridge at your destination.