< Go to Avalanche Airbag Very lightweight pack fabricHas the looks of a non-avy airbag packEasily removable airbag system (pretty much any airbag can be removed from any pack)Great size for a minimal day tourAbility to use nitrogen or compressed air canisters Single compartment without separate avy gear area (saves weight).Little backpack structural support (saves weight).Unpadded hip belt (saves weight).Minimal gear attachment straps and buckles (you guessed it – saves weight). As the second-lightest but most stripped-down avy pack in our test, the Mammut Light R.A.S. 30 is good option for those seeking to save every ounce they can, and—because it uses either nitrogen or compressed air—those who often backcountry ski in Europe. In order to save weight, Mammut skimps on a few features many backcountry users might appreciate, and uses lightweight pack cloth that might wear quickly under regular abuse. But Mammut has partnered with a solid avy airbag company, Snowpulse, to produce a quality airbag pack at about an average price.

Safety SystemThe Mammut Light R.A.S. 30 comes with a Snowpulse airbag system, which offers a choice of nitrogen or the U.S. standard, compressed air canisters. scorpion w2 backpack(If you are planning on spending a lot of time in Europe with your avy pack, then the option to use a nitrogen canister is a plus, as the canister is much smaller and more readily available in the Alps than in the U.S.). gear rental el calafateIn the U.S., you'll be rocking compressed air. duckback backpackIt's a very high quality system, easily removeable and dependable.sony fs700 backpack Pack Quality  Mammut's pack itself is high quality; tumi knox leather backpack price

it outshines Snowpulses's own packs. The lightweight pack cloth (maybe too light for rough use) is backed up by solid construction and features—the zippers, buckles, straps, and webbing are all top quality. giordano backpack malaysiaI did not tear the pack fabric, though it seems too light for backcountry ski abuse. Pack Features  This Mammut Light 30 doesn’t have all the bells and whistles that the other packs in our test did.  This one gets the K.I.S.S. award—Keep it Simple Stupid. You can carry skis or snowboard on it.  You can put your shovel and probe in it. What else do you really need besides the airbag system? Organization freaks (or, say, guides with lots of little safety and snow study knickknacks) might feel underserved. Only the Snowpulse pack came in with a slightly lower weight. Pack Fit I am a healthy and fit guy with not much natural padding. So without a padded hip belt this pack felt a little more uncomfortable than others in the test.

But that just goes along with the minimalist approach this pack takes. Other than that, its small size was sweet on the downhills—a close fit that keeps things stable during aggressive riding. Airbag System Durability The valve/trigger combo is bomber—well protected and dependable. The canister itself rests in a minimal sleeve inside the one main compartment. Mammut has organized their airbag/canister/trigger system inside the pack better than the rest of the packs in the test. It's neat, out-of-the-way, and wont catch anything when pulling your lunch or layers out of the pack. Value This pack is near the average price for avy airbags on the market for the Winter ‘12/’13, and given its admirable performance, that equates to a slightly above average value overall. How We Tested It Ken Lucas tested this pack along with 3 other avy packs in summer ski conditions on Mt. Hood.  No avalanches were used or harmed during the test. The products featured in this test have been loaned to the Gear Institute.

For more on our policies regarding editorial objectivity and sample returns, see here. Mammut Nirvana Pro 25 Backpack dark cyan Mammut Nirvana Flip 18 Backpack dark cyan Mammut Nirvana Rocker 20 Backpack lava Der in Seon (Schweiz) ansässige Hersteller "Mammut Sports Group AG" stellt Bergsport-, Kletter-, Outdoor- und Schneesport-Ausrüstung her. Mit Stand 2011 hat das Unternehmen ca. 450 Mitarbeiter und konnte einen Umsatz von ca. 210 Millionen Schweizer Franken erwirtschaften. Die Produktlinie "Mammut Nirvana" Die Produktlinie von "Mammut Nirvana" bietet diverse Outdoor-Rucksäcke für Bergsteiger, Skitouren oder auch für Freerider an. Zusätzlich zu den ohnehin leistungsstarken Rucksäcken kommen diejenigen der "Mammut Nirvana Pro"-Reihe hinzu. Diese sind für die "Profis" unter Ihnen stark zu empfehlen, wenn Sie einen mehrtägigen Trip planen. Sie wissen nicht genau, welcher Rucksack der Richtige für Sie ist? Informieren Sie sich einfach in unserem Rucksack Kaufberater.

Vor allem für die Outdoor-Nutzung sind die Produkte der "Mammut Nirvana"- und "Mammut Nirvana Pro"-Reihe hergestellt worden Die Zielgruppe/n sind nicht, wie üblich, Personen bestimmter Altersgruppen, sondern Menschen die gerne und viel Bergsteigen gehen und dabei einen gewissen Anspruch an ihre Ausrüstung haben. Egal ob Outdoorwesten, Schuhe, Hosen, Jacken, Handschuhe, Kopfbedeckungen, oder auch Rucksäcke der "Mammut Nirvana" bzw. "Mammut Nirvana Pro"-Reihe: Für jede Person, die Outdoor-Sportarten betreiben, sind die Produkte der Mammut Sports Group AG unverzichtbar. Zusammengefasst lassen siche folgendeProdukteigenschaften beschreiben: Viele der Produkte des Unternehmens sind mit einer Imprägnierung versehen um den Kunden vor Nässe zu schützen Wärmeschutz ist selbstverständlich gegeben um beispielsweise vor Erfrierungen auf Bergen zu schützen Schuhe sind so ausgestattet, dass sie über einen längeren Zeitraum getragen werden können ohne Ihnen ein unangenehmes Gefühl bei der Bewegung zu geben Vorteile der Produkte