Complete airbag backpacks

These rucksacks are amazing examples of outdoor product design, and manufacturers pack them with a huge amount of useful features.

Look out for ski/snowboard holders, special compartments for other avalanche safety items (shovel, probe, transceiver) and whether the airbag system is removable (the pack can double up as a normal rucksack for on piste skiing).

Check to see if the gas cannisters (which hold compressed air to inflate the bag) are included with the pack. If not, go to the accessories section or contact Snowleader’s customer service for further advice.