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The Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Tour Package includes all the gear you need to travel safely through the backcountry without weighing you down. The Tracker DTS reigns as the world’s best-selling avalanche beacon thanks to its ease of use and rugged durability. Its digital display indicates both direction and distance to the victim and boasts and effective range of 50 meters. The Carbon 260 probe remains BCA’s longest at a full 8 feet 6 inches, but weighs just 7.3 ounces thanks to its carbon fiber construction and assembles in mere seconds. The Tour Shovel has an oval shaft and T-grip handle that provide durability and comfort.
Bottom Line: Travel light, travel safe.
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never had to use it, but....
By:
Richard Possin
December 19, 2010
if you go backcountry, you need these 3 items. Simple as that.
The beacon is easy to use (never used it in anger). Read the instructions and practise, practise, practise.
The shovel collapses into 2 pieces, is ok for building kickers and is nice and lightweight. If you are using it all the time maybe consider a higher spec model.
The probe is lightweight and folds up well. I had it on the outside of my pack and over time the spike on the probe cut a hole in the bag. Just something to be aware of rather than a criticism.
Such a bomb deal
By:
Aaron Wilbur
October 28, 2008
I am going to be snowboarding at bridger bowl this year, where they require avalanche beacons for some new terrain they have. This package is perfect for me, it is compact enough for the lift and easy enough to lend to my friends if i take a day off.
Will this help locate youself in the case that you become trapped
Will this help locate youself in the case that you become trapped in an avalanche? Or is it simply for finding others?
By: JT
February 2, 2011
thus, a partner is also "required equipment" when in the backcountry.
By: jamey parks
February 2, 2011
The beacon will help you track others that are buried, and help them locate you if you're buried. Never go into avalanche terrain without it, and really take the time to learn how to use it effectively. Same goes for the shovel and probe. The tools will only do their job as long as the person using them knows how to do theirs.
By: Phil Maher
February 2, 2011
Hmm...
By:
Jim Therrien
February 11, 2009
3 stars, adequate for the job.
I love it all, very light weight. BUT, the shovel is not extend-able, as it is described... And the tour shovel is made for little people in its non-extend-able version (that I didn't even know existed...) And I'm short. Backcountry apologized and refunded me a small amount of cash which was cool, but I'm still stuck with a mini shovel...
Nonetheless, the probe is awesome and the tracker is unbeatable in its user friendliness.
2 Comments Last Comment: January 18, 2010 by: Jim Therrien
By: Jim Therrien
January 18, 2010
Since my purchase I've been hoping there was such a thing available... Where can I find that? There's nothing on BSA'a website.
By: aDam
September 21, 2009
Hi Jim, you considered the BCA Tour Shovel Extension?
Bonza bargain!
By:
aDam
September 21, 2009
In the UK this gear would have set me back around $500. Not the kind of purchase I usually make whilst on holiday at Disney, Florida... but hey, it was worth it! I purchased this together with the Black Diamond Covert with Avalung pack and all together it makes an excellent package! Super light and snugly stored away on ya back!
Change me.
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never had to use it, but....
if you go backcountry, you need these 3 items. Simple as that.
The beacon is easy to use (never used it in anger). Read the instructions and more...
Such a bomb deal
I am going to be snowboarding at bridger bowl this year, where they require avalanche beacons for some new terrain they have. This package is perfect for more...
- Beacon Range:
- 50 m
- Digital:
- yes
- Antenna:
- dual
- Battery Type:
- 3AAA
- Battery Life:
- Min. 1hr in search mode after 200 hours in transmit mode (250hr in transmit only or 50hr in search only)
- Shovel Material:
- [blade], 6061-Series aluminum; [shaft], 6061-Series aluminum
- Extendable:
- no
- Blade Size:
- 9 x 10 in
- Assembled Length:
- 25 in
- Probe Material:
- carbon fiber
- Length:
- (extended) 8 ft 6 in
- Storage Sack:
- yes, included
- Weight:
- (beacon) 13 oz, (probe) 7.3 oz, (shovel) 16 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backcountry travel, avalanche rescue, snow science study
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 5 years