The Black Diamond JetForce UL is one of the lightest avalanche airbag packs on the market thanks to its innovative Alpride 2.0 cartridge system. By utilizing two small cartridges that combine compressed argon and C02 gas they can inflate the 150-liter airbag in less than 5 seconds. The weight of the two small cartridges clocks in at only 440 grams and those combined with the sleek 690-gram system makes for an ultralight set-up thats extremely powerful. The cartridges are also sealed which means theyre travel-friendly. The pack itself is technical and includes a feature-set designed specifically for the backcountry. The deploy trigger can be can be switched to either the left or right shoulder strap and you can adjust the height for personal preference. A dedicated avy-tool pocket stores your probe shovel handle and shovel blade. At 26-liters the pack can also store essential gear like extra layers water and food making the size versatile enough to handle everything from quick dawn patrol laps to full day tours in the backcountry.
- Alpride 2.0 cartridge system is ultralight extremely powerful and travel friendly
- Total weight with full cartridges is 1991-grams
- Dynex Ripstop body material Nylon 100d + PE200d
- Dedicated avy equipment pocket
- Tuck-away diagonal ski carry allows airbag to deploy while skis are attached
- Helmet holder and internal accessory pocket
- Single piolet carry with Removable strap
- Redesigned leg strap is retractable for quick attachment