Backcountry Access Stealth 270 Probe

Really lightweight, easy to use, and strong. What more can you ask for in a probe? Fits in my backpack no problem, and while practicing with it I have found it a bit faster and easier to deploy than previous models!

Been using this probe for a while now in the 300 length and just picked up this one as a backup or loaner. Love the locking mechanism on these and the nice, thick build to it. Feels good handling it and is really quick/easy to use and that's about all that matters.

It has a well marked depth scale, easy to read, quick to deploy. Everything I want in a probe, and it’s a good price.

This thing deploys quickly and easily, has easy-to-read markings, ais light and seems pretty durable. Everything you'd want from a probe in an inexpensive package.

Bought this for my boyfriend and this is what he said: BCA probe is colorful, has a well marked depth scale and is easy to read. Simple extended and retract function, stores nicely away with my pack.

Probe is quick to deploy and seems well built. I'm pretty disappointed, however, that after only using a handful of times, the painted-on measurements are flaking off in multiple places. Pretty bad quality considering that the probe has just been sitting in my back's probe sleeve.

BCA is known for quality and easy to use products. This probe is no different. It unfolds fast and is plenty sturdy. A must for any back country adventure.

I have used this probe for the past two seasons and it has exceeded my expectations. It is quick to put together and is light enough to carry around all the time. It feels very solid while using it, and does not fall apart while poking around in the snow.

Picked this up in the T3 Rescue package with the Tracker 3 and B-1 shovel. Very quick and simple to deploy. The easy to read depth markings are etched into the shaft so they will never fade. Another thoughtful feature is the probe tip is slightly larger than the shaft, punching a larger hole for the shaft to slide easily into. Also, when the probe is deployed there isn't a loose cable to whip you in the face, definitely a plus. 4 star rating only because I have only done practice with it so far.

Just bought my second pair of this probe after leaving the first one in a hotel room on a ski trip. I have thankfully never had to formally use it , but otherwise its durable and works well. It packs well and fits great in the sleeve inside my orthovox freerider pack. It also snaps well into place well I deploy. Stuck with it as it has always worked well.

I am an AMGA certified ski guide and AIARE avalanche course instructor in Southwest Colorado. I have been using the BCA Stealth Carbon series of probes for several years. These are excellent probes and easily my favorite for day-in-day-out ski touring. The Stealth Carbon probe is very lightweight, the carbon construction gives it good rigidity, the centimeter markings allow it to be used for snow profile work, and the pull mechanism is incredibly effective. Of note, the pull mechanism consists of an additional section of pole so you get maximum length out of the probe and there is no dangling extension cable to deal with. Really nice. In addition, the flat rounded shape of the top piece is comfortable on my hand when I'm probing over terrain in a deep snowpack. Other probes without this feature leave my hand sore from pushing on the pointed top of the probe. All in all, this is a very well made, highly functional probe with a particularly effective extension design.

This probe has been a mainstay in my pack. It works. That's the bottom line when it comes to probes. It stows easily and when the time comes to deploy it, the locking mechanism works like a charm. My only hesitation is that I might upgrade to a 300 length out of respect for how deep a debris pile could end up being.