Ortovox created the Avabag LiTRIC Tour 28S to make the mountains safer for backcountry skiers. A modular avalanche airbag pack with a short back length ideal for smaller users, its features have been tailored to ski touring. Built around LiTRIC, Ortovox's electronic airbag system is lightweight, reliable, and simple to use.
The pack has a modular design with two sections: an Avabag LiTRIC Tour 28S Zip-On attachment and a base comprising the LiTRIC airbag system and back panel.
The LiTRIC electronic airbag system is powered by a combination of supercapacitors and a lithium-ion battery. Together, they ensure reliable operation down to -40°C without a drop in performance. The unit takes around 25 minutes to charge via USB-C: one charge enables at least two airbag activations. Intuitive to use, LiTRIC makes it easy to practise and get crucial familiarisation with the airbag system before you head into the mountains.
To trigger the airbag, you pull the deployment handle; you can turn the handle 180° to block the system for protection against false activation. A radial high-performance compressor with an axial diffusor fills the airbag in four seconds. The airbag has a 150-litre capacity, made from pliable two-layer fabric that's quick to repack into the pocket - no complicated folding necessary.
Alongside the airbag system, the base section of the Tour 28S pack includes Ortovox's Full Light Contact back panel. Adjustable shoulder, sternum, and hip belt straps give a secure fit. Cushioning and lumbar support ensure comfort when carrying full loads and on long ascents.
The Avabag LiTRIC Tour 28S Zip-On attachment has a 28-litre capacity making it best suited to day tours. A front avalanche safety kit pocket - with sleeves for a shovel handle and probe - allows quick access to your emergency equipment. The main compartment is hydration bladder compatible and has a light-coloured internal fabric to help you spot gear faster. External straps offer ski, snowshoe, helmet, and ice axe attachment points.
Ortovox's modular system means you can attach their various Avabag LiTRIC Tour S and Freeride S Zip-On attachments (sold separately) to the base section - adapting the pack to different backcountry scenarios without compromising comfort, safety, or performance.
Materials
- Main: 420 denier Cordura
- Zip-On: 400 denier polyamide
- Climate-neutral product - any unavoidable CO2 emissions have been offset
- PFC-free
Features
- Airbag system
- LiTRIC electronic airbag system
- Supercapacitors & lithium-ion USB-C rechargeable battery
- Multiple deployments off single charge
- Battery charge LED display
- Base section
- Full Contact Light 3D foam padded back system
- Adjustable shoulder straps with load lifters
- Sternum strap with safety whistle
- Adjustable padded hip belt
- Height-adjustable avalanche airbag deployment handle with Bowden cable
- Safety leg strap with 7075 aluminium carabiner
- Compatible with all Ortovox Avabag LiTRIC Tour S & Freeride S Zip-On attachments
- Zip-On section
- Two-way front zip access to main compartment
- Hydration bladder compatible
- Bright fabric interior
- Quick access avalanche safety kit compartment
- Shovel handle & probe sleeves
- Zipped map compartment with key holder
- Diagonal ski attachment
- Snowboard & snowshoe attachment
- Side compression straps
- Removable helmet net
- Rope attachment
- Ice axe & hiking pole loops
- Ortovox Emergency Card
Specifications
- Airbag system
- Battery: lithium-ion 3.7 V, 2000 mAh, 7.4 Wh
- Charges via USB-C
- Charging time: 25 minutes
- Full charge:
- Switched on: 2 activations within approx. 60 hours
- Switched off: ready to use for approx. 30 days
- Permitted temperature:
- Operating: -30°C to 45°C
- Charging: -20°C to 45°C
- Product life: 50 activations
- Airbag volume: 150 litres
- LiTRIC system weight: approx. 1100g
- Zip-On section
- Back length: Short (36cm – 44cm)
- Capacity: 28 litres
- Weight: 410g
- Total pack weight: 2370g