Top-rated products in the Avalanche transceivers category
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Mammut Barryvox S Package
The Barryvox S avalanche transceiver, equipped with extensive professional features, enables quick, easy, and accurate localization of buried individuals. As a combined digital/analog device, it can extend its range from 70 meters to up to 95 meters and its search strip width from 70 meters to up to 100 meters by switching to analog mode. A particularly simple search guided by clear acoustic and graphic instructions is efficient and fast—alongside accuracy, this is the most crucial factor for successful life-saving searches. Additionally, the rescue send function ensures that in the event of a secondary avalanche burial, the device automatically switches from search mode to send mode. Numerous other features are particularly interesting for experienced tourers and mountain guides—from the personalized group function to displaying vital data and scrolling through the list of buried individuals. The Probe 240 is a lightweight, 6-part avalanche probe made of aluminum included in the set, ready for use in no time if needed. It can be stored compactly in a backpack due to its small pack size. To reliably move compact avalanche snow, the Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovel is part of the Barryvox S Package LVS set. Its blade, made of anodized, hardened aluminum, is nearly indestructible and easily cuts through snow thanks to its sharpened edge. It also impresses with details such as the easy-to-use telescopic handle with T-grip and holes for building a snow anchor.
2. Mammut Barryvox Package
The Barryvox Package offers everything you need for avalanche safety while freeriding, off-piste skiing, or ski touring: it includes the Barryvox avalanche transceiver, the lightweight Probe 240 avalanche probe, and the Alugator Ride shovel. The digital 3-antenna LVS Barryvox stands out for its ease of use and clear instructions. The Probe 240, made of aluminum, is safe and easy to handle even with gloves on. Thanks to the small, compact Alugator Ride avalanche shovel with a hardened and anodized aluminum blade, the pack size is minimized. This set is the foundation of the standard safety equipment for freeriders or ski tourers.
3. Pieps Powder BT
The Pieps Powder BT is an advanced avalanche transceiver designed for use in avalanche-prone areas. It combines user-friendliness with cutting-edge technology to ensure reliable location in emergencies. Equipped with a Bluetooth connection, it allows for easy pairing with other devices, facilitating handling and information exchange. The device is lightweight and compact, making it ideal for outdoor use. It offers a search strip width of 60 meters, which enhances efficiency when searching for buried individuals. The Pieps Powder BT features three antennas that enable precise location tracking and increase safety in critical situations.
- Bluetooth connection for easy handling
- Search strip width of 60 meters for efficient searching
- Three antennas for precise location tracking
- Acoustic support and partner check function.
4. Ortovox Rescue Set Diract Voice
The lightweight and reliable Diract Voice includes all the emergency equipment needed in the event of an avalanche, perfect for beginners who want to play it safe. We have selected particularly intuitive products for this set that are super easy to use even in the most stressful situations. The Diract Voice is an avalanche transceiver with integrated voice navigation, combining intuitive operation with cutting-edge technology and a practical, thoughtful design. The operation is simplified with a single button and provides intuitive user guidance in stressful situations thanks to clear symbols and a 360° real-time display. Thanks to the patented Smart Antenna technology, buried individuals are located much faster with the Diract: the device analyzes its position in the avalanche and automatically switches to the best transmitting antenna. At Ortovox, this state-of-the-art 3-antenna technology is systematically used, as well as the automatic switching in the event of a secondary avalanche. In addition to Send and Search modes, there is also a standby mode to neutralize the signal during the search process. The special low-temperature battery is particularly durable and environmentally friendly, ensuring reliable power supply even at -20°C.
Our beginner probe with Quick-Lock system: The ALU 240 is stripped down to the essentials. The Quick-Lock system allows for quick and easy assembly. It can be put together in seconds and just as quickly unlocked and stored away. The optimized adjustment screw enables quick tension adjustment with a simple turn of the screw. The voluminous tip has a slightly larger diameter than the rest of the probe, allowing for better penetration. Its weight of only 200 g is made possible by the use of aluminum with a diameter of 11 mm.
5. Ortovox Rescue Set Diract Voice Light
The Diract Voice Light is a complete, ultra-lightweight avalanche emergency set for weight-conscious individuals, featuring an innovative avalanche transceiver for off-piste adventures. In selecting the components, we opted for extremely lightweight and particularly intuitive products that are easy to use even in stressful situations. The Diract Voice is a radio device with integrated voice navigation, combining intuitive operation with cutting-edge technology and a practical, thoughtful design. Operation is simplified with a single button and offers intuitive user guidance in stressful situations, thanks to clear symbols and a 360° real-time display. With the patented SMART ANTENNA technology, buried individuals can be located much faster with the Diract: the device analyzes its position in the avalanche and automatically switches to the best transmitting antenna. At Ortovox, this state-of-the-art 3-antenna technology is systematically employed, as is the automatic switching in the event of a secondary avalanche. In addition to the SEND and SEARCH modes, there is also a STANDBY mode to neutralize the signal during the search process. The special low-temperature battery is particularly durable and environmentally friendly, providing reliable power even at -20°C.
Weighing only 235 grams, the ALU 240 LIGHT is an incredibly lightweight avalanche transceiver that is ready for use in seconds, thanks to its quick-release strap and Quick-Lock mounting system. An optimized adjustment screw allows for quick tension readjustment. The large probe tip, which has a significantly larger diameter than the other elements, ensures better penetration. Additionally, the segments have been optimized, making the ALU 240 Light more compact and easier to fit into a bag.
6. Pieps Set Powder BT
The PIEPS Powder Series is designed for everyone - whether for ski touring, ski mountaineering, or freeriding. Devices in this series offer easy handling and exclusive PIEPS safety technology, without compromises, at an unbeatable price-performance ratio. PIEPS Powder BT, PIEPS Shovel T640 telescopic, PIEPS Probe Alu 260 Sport.
7. Ortovox Rescue Set Diract
Lightweight and reliable, the RESCUE SET DIRACT contains a DVA and the essential avalanche equipment for beginners. We have chosen particularly intuitive products for this set, which are super easy to use even in the most stressful situations. DIRACTThe DIRACT is an avalanche transceiver that combines intuitive operation with the latest technology and a practical, well thought-out design. Its operation is simplified with a single button and, thanks to clear symbols and a 360° real-time display, it provides intuitive user guidance in stressful situations. Thanks to the patented SMART ANTENNA technology, buried victims are found much faster with the DIRACT: The device analyzes its position in the avalanche and automatically switches to the best transmission antenna. At ORTOVOX, this state of the art 3 antenna technology is used consistently, as is the automatic switchover in case of over avalanche. In addition to the SEND and SEARCH modes, there is a STANDBY mode to neutralize the signal during the search. The special low-temperature rechargeable battery that ensures reliable power supply even at -20°C is particularly durable and environmentally friendly.The warranty period is extended from 2 to 5 years if you register online.ALU 240Our beginner's probe with Quick-Lock system: the ALU 240 is reduced to the essentials. The Quick-Lock system makes assembly quick and easy. It can be assembled in seconds and just as quickly unlocked and stored. Its optimized adjustment screw allows for quick tension adjustment with one turn of the screw. The voluminous tip has a slightly larger diameter than the rest of the probe and allows for better penetration. Its weight of only 200 g is possible thanks to the use of aluminum with a diameter of 11 mm. Like all our probes.
8. Mammut carbon cartridge
Carbon cartridge for Mammut P.A.S and R.A.S systems. Safety is the top priority off-piste. With the Carbon Cartridge 300 bar, you enhance your avalanche airbag. The cartridge, wrapped in ultra-light carbon fiber, meets the highest standards. It weighs only about 310 g when filled, which is approximately 50% less than steel or aluminum cartridges. The cartridge is an essential component of the avalanche airbag system and must be ordered separately. It is intended for sale in Europe and must be refilled by the manufacturer after deployment.
9. Pieps Micro BT Race
The Pieps Micro BT Race is the smallest, lightest, and most intuitive 3-antenna LVS device from Pieps. It offers wireless device management via Bluetooth and the Pieps app. With the manual switch, you can toggle between transmit mode and search mode. Upon first reception, it vibrates, allowing the focus during signal search to be placed on visual surface searching.
10. Ortovox Avabag Cartridge Carbon
Light, small, and compact: the Avabag Cartridge Carbon weighs only 350 grams when filled, thanks to its carbon shell. The cartridge can also be intuitively, quickly, and easily installed and removed from the Avabag avalanche airbag system.
