Off-piste and ski touring enthusiasts know that the mountain is a particularly demanding environment, where many dangers can arise. When you know that everything is decided in the first 15 minutes, it is imperative to head into the mountains with the ESSENTIAL gear for your ski touring outings. Before you go, don't forget to check our selection of ski touring equipment to optimize your safety and comfort on the terrain.

Alpinstore has therefore selected the top 5 D.V.A packs on the market from the best manufacturers such as Mammut, Arva, Pieps, Black Diamond, Ortovox. Also consider buying ski touring shovels to handle all snow conditions.

#1 ORTOVOX, Avalanche Rescue set zoom+

The AVALANCHE RESCUE ZOOM+ SET offers newcomers to freeriding a low-cost opportunity to escape crowded slopes and take their first breaths of fresh air in the backcountry. This set consists of particularly intuitive products that remain super easy to use even in the most stressful situations. You can also discover all the ski touring gear suited to your needs.

Advantages:

  • Low-cost
  • Easy to use
  • Robust
  • Lightweight

Avalanche Victim Detector

Shovel

Probe

Name:

Zoom+

BADGER

ALU 240

Description:

The DVA Zoom+ Ortovox combines the simplest handling with the most modern technology. Easy to use, the zoom+ focuses on intuitive operability so that the greatest number can use it.

The BADGER shovel optimizes power transmission! Through its features, this model of Ortovox shovel ensures you a powerful and efficient shoveling. Grooves for easier support, a grip in the middle of the handle, and a quick assembly.

Ease, speed, and safety: the ALU 240 LIGHT is the ideal probe for those who pay attention to weight. At only 235 grams, it is incredibly lightweight and assembles in seconds thanks to its quick tension strap and Quick-Lock locking system.

Technical Characteristics:

  • Number of antennas: 3
  • Maximum range (in meters): 40m
  • Search strip width (in meters): 40m
  • Battery: 1AA Alkaline 1.5V
  • Emission autonomy (in hours): 250h
  • Dimensions (in mm): 116 X 79 X 23
  • Weight (in grams): 200g
  • Warranty (in years): 5
  • Weight: 625g
  • Materials of the scoop: AL 5052 (cold tempered), anodized
  • Materials of the handle: AL 6061 T6 (hardened)
  • High lateral edges
  • Pronounced central bar for maximum rigidity
  • Hybrid handle
  • Anti-slip grooves
  • Centered aid on the handle for quick assembly
  • Tension system: Aramid
  • Materials: 7075 Aluminum T6
  • Low bulk
  • Tension system: Quick-Lock
  • Depth marking
  • Visual control system
  • Large probe tip
  • Diameter: 11 mm
  • Weight: 240 g
  • Length: 240 cm
  • 6 strands

#2 MAMMUT, Barryvox Package

The Barryvox® Package offers all the essential avalanche safety equipment for freeriding, off-piste, or ski touring. It contains the essential elements of basic safety equipment with: to complete your pack, also discover our selection of buy climbing equipment, perfect for those who want to go even further in high mountains.
  • the avalanche victim detector Barryvox® which stands out for its ultra-simplified use and clear instructions
  • the lightweight Probe 240 aluminum avalanche probe is safe and easy to use, even with gloves.
  • the compact Alugator Ride shovel with tempered and anodized aluminum blade minimizes bulk

Advantages:

  • Lightweight
  • Very easy to use
  • Compact
  • Reliable and efficient

Avalanche Victim Detector

Shovel

Probe

Name:

Barryvox

Alugator Ride

Probe 240

Description:

The DVA Barryvox® that you have known for a long time: effective with over 45 years of experience, produced and developed entirely in Switzerland, has a search strip width of 70m that is unique on the market.

A practical model for a wide range of uses: thanks to its asymmetrical T-shaped ergonomic handle, the Alugator Ride 2.0 fits comfortably in the hand, while the tempered and anodized aluminum blade will not let you down. The stabilizing ribs offer particularly high resilience.

The probe is made of durable aluminum and features an integrated telescopic locking for quick operation, compatible with a glove, to reliably locate buried subjects.

Technical Characteristics:

  • Number of antennas: 3
  • Maximum range (in meters): 70m
  • Search strip width (in meters): 70m
  • Battery: Alkaline / Lithium (3 x AAA 1.5 Volt)
  • Emission autonomy (in hours): 300h
  • Dimensions (in mm): 115 x 67 x 27
  • Weight (in grams): 205g
  • Warranty (in years): 2 years base + 3 years extended warranty if registered on the Mammut website
  • Blade made of anodized tempered aluminum
  • Telescopic oval handle with integrated grip area
  • Automatic locking of the sliding closure for quick and precise guidance during assembly
  • Ergonomic T-shaped handle for effective force transfer
  • Compact blade design
  • Stabilizing ribs for maximum stability
  • Sharp blade resistant to inclination with integrated steps
  • Straight blade back - ideal for cutting straight snow profiles
  • Fixing holes for snow anchor
  • 710g
  • Folded handle length: 44 cm
  • Blade length: 27.5 cm
  • Folded length: 61 cm
  • Extended length: 86 cm
  • Blade width: 21.5 cm
  • Telescopic locking - reliable and efficient tension system
  • Stable and lightweight probe segment made of durable aluminum
  • Unilateral probe scaling
  • Durable tension cord for maximum stability of the probe tension system
  • Drop-shaped probe tip for energy-efficient probing
  • Suitable for use with gloves
  • Practical probe cover with integrated emergency plan
  • 240g
  • Diameter: 11 mm
  • Folded length: 45 cm
  • Extended length: 240 cm
  • Tension system: Telescopic
  • Locking number of segments: 6

#3 PIEPS, Set Sport

This PIEPS pack includes the 3 essentials of safety equipment to have during your mountain outings. You can also buy a Pieps DVA if you are looking for top-notch avalanche safety gear.
It contains:
  • the 3-antenna Pieps DSP Sport. with 3 antennas and a wide range and a single button for ideal support in all situations.
  • the T500 shovel
  • the probe for Avalanche Pieps Probe Aluminum 220: Tubes (bicolor) in a special solid aluminum alloy (offering greater stability)
3 easy-to-use products, designed for beginner practitioners of off-piste skiing (freeride skiing, ski touring, or mountaineering)

Advantages:

  • Easy to use
  • Robust
  • Lightweight

Avalanche Victim Detector

Shovel

Probe

Name:

DSP Sport

T 500

Probe Alu 220

Description:

The 3-antenna Pieps DSP Sport is designed for the new generation of young freeriders. The wide range, single button, and intelligent emission system offer optimal safety.

The PIEPS SHOVEL T500 standard is the perfect shovel for ski touring. Versatile and complete, this avalanche shovel is also lightweight, and its compact format consists of a 45 cm handle and a durable scoop of 28 cm by 22, which will easily fit into your backpack or airbag pack. Also consider buying a Black Diamond airbag pack for enhanced safety during all your outings.

The new design of PIEPS ALU SPORT is a probe that can be easily and quickly assembled. For optimal resistance and stability, this Pieps avalanche probe is made of high-quality aluminum alloy.

Technical Characteristics:

  • Number of antennas: 3
  • Maximum range (in meters): 50m
  • Search strip width (in meters): 45m
  • Battery: 3 alkaline batteries (AAA), IEC-LR03, 1.5 V
  • Emission autonomy (in hours): 200h
  • Dimensions (in mm): 115 x 74 x 27
  • Weight (in grams): 200g (batteries included)
  • Warranty (in years): 2 years extendable to 5 years if registered on the Pieps website
  • Special anti-slip surface coating
  • Sharp edges
  • Pronounced central ridge
  • Rescue sled function
  • Anti-slip footrest
  • Extreme durability and lowest possible weight
  • T-handle
  • Quick locking system
  • Shovel weight (g): 295
  • Handle length (cm): 45
  • Handle weight (g): 205
  • Weight (g): 500
  • Scoop width: 28 x 22 x 4
  • Diameter ø 12.5 mm
  • Safe and quick probe locking device
  • Graduation in centimeters
  • Elastic storage loop
  • Tubes: 5
  • Folded length: 42 cm
  • Probing length: 220cm
  • Weight: 260g

#4 ARVA, Pack DVA Neo Pro

Avalanche safety pack in a box format including a NEO PRO, a RAID 240 probe, and a GUARD shovel. If you are looking to complete your pack with quality gear, also consider looking at ski touring bindings suited to your practice.


Advantages:

  • Reliable
  • Robust
  • Compact

Avalanche Victim Detector

Shovel

Probe

Name:

Arva Neo Pro

Arva Guard

RAID 240

Description:

The DVA Arva Neo Pro combines the essential features for mountain rescue. With 3 antennas that improve signal reception, it allows for fine searches with very high precision while being very easy to use thanks to the menu that allows for personalized settings. Unlike previous models from the Arva brand, the Neo Pro operates in digital mode with a search strip width of up to 70 m, or in analog mode, with a maximum range extending up to 80 m.

The Guard shovel is a perfect balance between weight and efficiency. It is suitable for regular practitioners looking for a robust shovel for a modest weight.

Equipped with a steel cable tensioning and a locking handle, the RAID probe will be your best ally in rescue situations. Precise and rigid, this probe will allow you to quickly locate victims in the burial zone.

Technical Characteristics:

  • Number of antennas: 3
  • Maximum range (in meters): 80m
  • Search strip width (in meters): 70m
  • Battery: 3 alkaline AAA/LR03
  • Emission autonomy (in hours): 350h
  • Dimensions (in mm): 120 x 73 x 25
  • Weight (in grams): 240g
  • Warranty (in years): 2 + 3 years if registered on the ARVA website
  • Weight: 520 grams
  • Scoop: Aluminum (oval shape)
  • Scoop size: 40 / 55 cm (telescopic)
  • Handle material: Aluminum 1.5mm
  • Scoop size: 25 x 24 cm
  • Y-shaped handle.
  • Probe length of 2.40m composed of 6 strands of 40cm
  • Tubes with a diameter of 12mm
  • Durable and resistant 7075 aluminum tubes
  • Tensioning of the probe by stainless steel cable
  • The PIN LOCK locking system allows for easy and instant assembly by simply pulling on the locking handle
  • Locking handle facilitating quick tensioning of the probe, the handle connects directly to the tube