Gear Review
Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Tour Package
Hmm...
By Jim Therrien
Ranked #161 - 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:
- 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
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: January 18, 2010 By: Jim Therrien
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.
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Hi Jim, you considered the BCA Tour Shovel Extension?
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