ARVA Airbag Tour 28 UL : test review, opinions, price, features

OUR REVIEW OF THE ARVA Airbag Tour 28 UL BAG

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MANUFACTURER’S OPINION

The ARVA Airbag Tour 28 UL bag features a volume of 28 liters, fixed carrying straps, and resistance to natural elements. The TOUR28 UL bag is specially designed with XPAC fabric on the front panel to enhance the resistance of our Ultra-light Airbag during diagonal carries. Intended for “Fast & Light” hiking enthusiasts, the TOUR 28 UL REACTOR will efficiently accompany you on your most intense adventures, offering you the REACTOR technology, the lightest, most compact, and high-performance airbag system on the market.

Once again, ARVA’s expertise in airbag bag design is reflected in this product. The TOUR UL range constantly innovates to meet the needs of demanding hikers, focusing on extreme lightness, functionality, durability, and safety. Thanks to its airy mesh structure, this bag fits you perfectly, offering optimal freedom of movement while remaining discreet.

ELASTIC POCKETS

The elastic pockets located on the belt and straps allow immediate access to your essential items such as gloves, hat, skins, water bottle, flask, glasses, etc. These pockets offer unprecedented accessibility for all your hiking needs.

For a seamless hiking experience, mesh pockets have been cleverly placed on the strap and belt of the bag. Thanks to their elasticity, you can easily grab your most important accessories in an instant, whether it’s gloves, hats, skins, water bottles, or glasses. A mesh pocket on the strap even allows you to store a 500 ml flask or a small water bottle for quick hydration.

WEIGHT

With a featherweight of 1,600g, the REACTOR 2.0 airbag system and a carbon bottle included, this bag has been designed with extreme lightness in mind without compromising safety and comfort. Thanks to the LOW PROFILE innovation, the integration of the balloons in the bag has been redesigned, offering more compact volumes and improved balance, as well as new features such as A-Frame ski carrying.

SKI CARRYING

Attaching your skis to the side of the bag in two clicks is now child’s play. This side carry (A-Frame) is specially designed for wide skis, ensuring better weight distribution on the bag. The use of a strap to secure the top of the skis and spread the heels is recommended for increased stability.

LOOPS

The Daisy Chain loops offer unparalleled versatility, allowing you to attach a multitude of accessories according to your needs and current use.

REINFORCED FABRIC

Thanks to its highly water-repellent and abrasion-resistant recycled CORDURA 210D fabric, as well as the X-PAC fabric on the front panel, this bag guarantees exceptional strength and waterproofing.

SYSTEM

Equipped with two 75L balloons each, the ARVA REACTOR 2.0 airbag system weighs only 650g, making it the lightest and most powerful airbag system on the market, offering uncompromised safety. Thanks to its compactness and positioning in the bag, it ensures optimal balance and safety.

In addition to a classic front opening and essential carrying options, the TOUR28 UL REACTOR offers two large elastic side pockets as well as a flask pocket on the strap, while enhancing its strength with the Xpac fabric front panel. The TOUR28 UL is simply the airbag offering the best weight/strength/volume ratio.