Klim Atlas 14 Avalanche Airbag Vest with Backpack

Klim Atlas 14 Avalanche Airbag Vest with Backpack

The brand new Atlas 14 Avalanche Airbag Vest is designed for ambitious mountaineers looking for extra protection and minimal storage space on the body. Avalanche safety is a top priority at KLIM and the airbags help you stay close to the avalanche surface, reducing the risk of burial. The 14-liter Atlas vest is equipped with the best-in-class Alpride E2 electronic multi-purpose airbag system. The E2 system is simple and cost-effective and is suitable for both training and off-road use. Additional protection is provided by the full-surface outer skin made of PE panels, which is lined with channeled EVA foam for air circulation. The pocket for the avalanche transceiver with strap allows easy access to the device. Experience exciting backcountry tours with greater safety and quick access to your equipment.

Features:

Vest:

• Front storm flap with zipper prevents icing
• Integrated compartment for climbing harness
• PE panel with molded-in EVA foam for protection
• Internal 360º waist belt with metal buckle
• Adjustable belt in the middle of the harness 
• Optional leg strap with stowable loop included
• Adjustable side straps
• RPD-compatible (Rapid Probe Deployment) D-rings
• Main compartment with color-coded zippers and storage space for Avy tools
• Drain opening for snow from Avy tools
• Clamshell opening with full-length zipper for easy access to the main compartment
• Externally accessible radio compartment with cable routing on both sides
• Molded eyewear compartment with removable padding
• Small zippered compartment with storage space
• Small hand compartment with zipper
• Padded shoulder straps
• Waterproof, rubberized bottom
• S.O.S. label with instructions for emergencies
• Emergency whistle on the zipper
• Key clip inside
• Heavy-duty YKK® zippers
• D-ring for tethering

Airbag:

• The smaller E2 system requires 1.19 liters of space
• Two-handed mechanical airbag deployment
• Mechanical deployment and venting accessible from the outside
• Automatic pressure relief valve releases the airbag after 3 minutes
• Supercapacitor supplies radial compressor
• Supercapacitor is insensitive to cold
• Airbag can be inflated at the back
• USB-C connection charges the supercapacitor in 20 minutes
• 2x AA batteries charge the supercapacitor in 40 minutes
• Supercapacitor tested according to automotive standards
• Lightest electric airbag system on the market
• No canister/Li-Ion battery means no flight restrictions
• Autotest and LED indicators
• LCD display to show the charge status of the supercapacitor and AA batteries

Specifications:

Vest:

• 14 liters of storage space
• 3M™ Scotchlite™ carbon black reflective material

Airbag:

• Alpride E2 airbag system
• Atlas 14 total weight of the vest XS/MD: 1,933 grams (4.26 lbs), LG/3XL: 2,041 grams (4.5 lbs)
• 1140 gram Alpride E2 system weight
• 162 l airbag volume

Note: Due to airline security regulations, this item can only be shipped to countries within Europe!