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Transceivers, Shovels and Probes Reviewed

188 products · 5 issues · 9 brands

Avalanche safety gear from the BACKLINE reviews: transceivers, shovels and probes with full technical data.

BCA Dozer 1T – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

BCA Dozer 1T

545 g

The updated version of the B-1 EXT, one of the best-selling avalanche shovels worldwide, weighs 545 grams and is made entirely of sturdy aluminum. This shovel is suitable for all backcountry adventurers, tourers and freeriders.

65.00 € RRP

BCA Dozer 1T UL – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

BCA Dozer 1T UL

435 g

At 435 grams, this is BCA's lightest shovel, made possible by a cored blade and thinner-walled 7075 aluminum.

90.00 € RRP

BCA Dozer 2D – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

BCA Dozer 2D

705 g

Our medium-sized shovel with D-Grip handle. The same dimensions as the 2T, but the D-Grip handle provides more control and comfort, especially when wearing mittens.

80.00 € RRP

BCA Dozer 2H – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

BCA Dozer 2H

765 g

The updated version of BCA's original dozer bucket. Thanks to the hoe mode, even larger and heavier chunks of snow and ice can be moved efficiently by “paddling” without lifting.

90.00 € RRP

BCA Stealth 240 – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

BCA Stealth 240

250 g

Compact, light and economical. Quick and easy to use, the BCA Stealth 240 avalanche probe is a loyal and reliable companion for anyone traveling in winter mountains.

60.00 € RRP

BCA Stealth 240 Carbon – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

BCA Stealth 240 Carbon

215 g

The BCA Stealth 240 Carbon is the ideal probe: minimalist and light. And in an emergency, it is ready for use in no time thanks to its quick-lock system.

100.00 € RRP

BCA Stealth 270 – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

BCA Stealth 270

295 g

The Stealth 270 is a practical aluminum probe with a length of 270 cm and a weight of less than 300 grams for all recreational ski tourers and backcountry riders.

70.00 € RRP

BCA Stealth 300 Carbon – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

BCA Stealth 300 Carbon

290 g

Long enough for deep snow cover but lighter than aluminum. Fits in most backpacks.

115.00 € RRP

BCA Stealth 330 – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

BCA Stealth 330

350 g

Our longest and most powerful probe for professionals and athletes in deep snowpacks. Fits in most backpacks.

90.00 € RRP

BCA Tracker 4 – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

BCA Tracker 4

215 g

In addition to signal suppression, big picture for multiple burials, automatic transmit switching and USB connection, the T4 has an extra solid, rubberized housing and a larger LED display.

375.00 € RRP

BCA Tracker S – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

BCA Tracker S

165 g

Simplicity is speed. Our impressively simple, high-performance avalanche transceiver for backcountry avalanche safety with real-time display.

320.00 € RRP

MAMMUT Alugator Ride 3.0 – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

MAMMUT Alugator Ride 3.0

700 g

Handy model for a variety of uses: The shovel sits comfortably in the hand thanks to the ergonomic, asymmetrically shaped T-handle, while the shovel blade doesn't let you down. The straight blade back makes the shovel ideal for cutting snow profiles.

70.00 € RRP

MAMMUT Barryvox 2 – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

MAMMUT Barryvox 2

210 g

The compact avalanche transceiver impresses in avalanche terrain with its intuitive operation, a range of 70 m and features that support the search with maximum efficiency. In order to increase your own safety on tour, the Barryvox 2 continuously checks that it is functioning correctly with a self-test. For greater safety during rescue, the LVS is equipped with a rescue SEND function and automatic transmission switching. While searching for buried people, display information guides you to your destination. Updates, configurations and avalanche training can be carried out via the Mammut app in order to be able to make smart decisions even faster in an emergency.

380.00 € RRP

MAMMUT Barryvox S2 – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

MAMMUT Barryvox S2

180 g

The compact avalanche transceiver impresses in avalanche terrain with intuitive operation, a 70 m range and efficient features that support the search for buried people. The Barryvox S2 continuously checks its operation through self-testing and offers a Rescue SEND function and automatic switching to transmit mode. Clear instructions and an easy-to-read, animated display make searching easier. Intelligent fine search provides reliable guidance even over the final metres. You can use the Mammut App for updates, configuration and avalanche training, helping you make faster, more confident decisions in an emergency.

500.00 € RRP

MAMMUT Probe 320 speed lock – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

MAMMUT Probe 320 speed lock

365 g

Lightweight aluminum probe with quick-release system suitable for gloves. 360 grade depth guidance system, shaped tip for compacted snow. Probe cover with emergency plan included.

95.00 € RRP

NIVIA 3D finder – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

NIVIA 3D finder

225 g

The new Nivia 3D Finder, available from winter 2026/27, redefines avalanche rescue. It is the first avalanche transceiver to combine proven three-antenna technology with precise GPS technology, thereby setting a new benchmark in the search for buried victims. Like a navigation device, it guides the user directly and precisely to the buried person - without following the magnetic field or carrying out a time-consuming cross search. Precise directional data and accurate burial depth information enable faster and more efficient rescue. In a situation where every second counts, this innovative technology can make all the difference and save lives.

549.00 € RRP

ORTOVOX Alu 240 Light – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

ORTOVOX Alu 240 Light

235 g

The voluminous probe tip, which has a significantly larger diameter than the probe elements, ensures better penetration. The optimized probe segments have a more compact pack size.

55.00 € RRP

ORTOVOX Alu 240 PFA – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

ORTOVOX Alu 240 PFA

310 g

A quick-release loop allows opening and tensioning with one hand. It has easy-to-read depth markings to determine the depth of burial.

65.00 € RRP

ORTOVOX Alu 280 – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

ORTOVOX Alu 280

350 g

A quick-release loop allows opening and tensioning with one hand. It has easy-to-read depth markings to determine the depth of burial.

80.00 € RRP

ORTOVOX Alu 320+ – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

ORTOVOX Alu 320+

400 g

Lightweight, stable aluminum probe that can be extended to 320 cm with PFA quick-release system - quick, reliable locking, even with gloves, for efficient use in an emergency.

90.00 € RRP

ORTOVOX Badger – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

ORTOVOX Badger

625 g

Lightweight aluminum shovel with ergonomic hybrid handle for good power transmission.

50.00 € RRP

ORTOVOX Beast – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

ORTOVOX Beast

530 g

The Beast is a light, well thought-out avalanche shovel that is suitable for beginners as well as for demanding users. Thanks to its working length of 83 cm and a displacement volume of 2.3 liters, it is particularly efficient when searching for buried people.

65.00 € RRP

ORTOVOX Diract Voice – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

ORTOVOX Diract Voice

210 g

The world's first avalanche transceiver with voice navigation reliably guides the searcher quickly to the buried victim in an emergency using clear and precise voice commands. The design is particularly reduced and logical with just one control button, an extra large display and a handy toggle switch to switch between transmit and search mode, making the device easy to use even when wearing gloves. Further features of the 3 antenna device include the integrated smart antenna technology, marking function in the event of multiple burials and post-avalanche switching in search and standby mode. Practical: Updates and configuration are carried out independently via the ORTOVOX APP.

360.00 € RRP

ORTOVOX Focus Pro – original product photograph from the BACKLINE test magazine 20262026

Avalanche safety gear

ORTOVOX Focus Pro

185 g

The Focus Pro has the same technical features as the Focus Voice, supplemented by Pro features for mountain guides and mountain rescuers. If multiple people are buried, it permanently shows the distance to the four nearest transmitters - which can be selected using the scrolling function. In complex search scenarios, the search strip width can be manually reduced to 20 m or 3 m to focus on nearby signals and minimize interfering signals. A hybrid mode between digital image display and analogue sound output enables the acoustic detection of interference sources and signal overlays - ideal for expert use.

480.00 € RRP