Ortovox Avabag Litric Tour 40 : test review, opinions, price, features

PRESENTATION

A light and versatile companion, the Ortovox AVABAG LiTRIC TOUR 40 backpack is specially designed for ski touring, equipped with the LiTRIC avalanche airbag system. Whether you choose a quick ski tour after work, multi-day routes, or high-altitude expeditions, a single BASE can accommodate AVABAG LiTRIC TOUR and FREERIDE zipped storage modules of different sizes, suitable for various situations. The zip is carefully designed to allow easy assembly of the storage modules with the base, thus creating a harmonious unit.

The BASE, including the back element and the airbag system, offers exceptional comfort thanks to the FULL CONTACT LIGHT back system. The storage module opens completely thanks to a circular zip, equipped with all the necessary options for ski touring: attachment for skis, splitboard, rope, ice axe holder, and map compartment, meeting all requirements. Emergency equipment finds its place in the separate safety compartment. To minimize weight, we favor particularly light but abrasion-resistant fabrics.

The electronic LiTRIC airbag system combines lightness, ease of use, and reliability. It charges in about 25 minutes via the USB-C port, allowing for numerous test activations at no additional cost. The absence of a cartridge offers more space, no weighing necessary, no cartridges to dispose of, and no travel restrictions. The construction has been thought out in detail, with the use of super-capacitors instead of cartridges, making the airbag extremely light and placing this system among the lightest on the market. Moreover, the system is particularly easy to use, from the charging process and the LED charge indicator to the activation handle, leg strap, and airbag storage: the LiTRIC AVABAGs are super intuitive. One charge allows at least two activations. The autonomy in ON mode is about 60 hours, ideal for multi-day ski tours without recharging. The operating temperature range is from -30° to +45° C.