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Black Diamond Bandit with Avalung Winter Pack - 690cu in
Avalanche Burial with Black Diamond AvaLung
By Brad Barlage
Ranked #71 - Winter Packs
March 5, 2010
On a heli-ski trip out of Haines, AK in April 2008, experienced backcountry skier Chris Cardello was prepared and knew the risks. He was also wearing a helmet cam. This footage is an intense first person perspective on being caught in an avalanche, riding it to burial, breathing through a Black Diamond AvaLung and being rescued by trained professionals. Be safe out there! The Black Diamond AvaLung allows you to breathe fresh air directly from the snowpack, buying you precious time during a rescue. Rebreathing exhaled air when youre buried causes suffocation because the air becomes oversaturated with carbon dioxide and depleted of oxygen. The AvaLung diverts the exhausted air away from your fresh-air intake zone, considerably extending the time your partners have to conduct a successful recovery.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon (420D), ballistic nylon (840D)
- Access:
- U-zip
- Pockets:
- (external) 1 front
- Shovel Pocket:
- yes
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Ski Carry:
- yes, diagonal
- Snowboard Carry:
- yes, horizontal
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes, insulated sleeve
- Weight:
- 2 lb 4 oz
- Volume:
- 11 L
- Recommended Use:
- backcountry skiing, sidecountry skiing, heli trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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