Gear Review
Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Tour Package
Hmm...
By Jim Therrien
Ranked #80 - Avalanche Safety
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.
View Details: Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Tour Package
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Tech Specs:
- Beacon Range:
- 50m
- Digital:
- Yes
- Battery type:
- 3 AAA
- Battery life:
- Min. 1hr in search mode after 200 hours in transmit mode (250hr in transmit only or 50hr in search only)
- Antenna:
- Dual
- Probe Material:
- Carbon fiber
- Length:
- [Extended] 8ft, 6in (260cm)
- Storage Sack:
- Yes, included
- Shovel Material:
- [Blade] 6061-Series aluminum; [Shaft] 6061-Series aluminum
- Extendable:
- No
- Assembled Length:
- 25in (63cm)
- Blade Size:
- 9 x 10in (23 x 25.5cm)
- Weight:
- [Beacon] 13oz (363g) w / strap and batteries; [Probe] 7.3oz (207g); [Shovel] 16oz (454)
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry travel, avalanche rescue, snow science study
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 5 Years
- Country of Origin:
- United States
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: September 21, 2009 By: aDam
Hi Jim, you considered the BCA Tour Shovel Extension?
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