Black Diamond Avalung II

The AvaLung II may be the most important piece of life-saving equipment you can wear when traveling in avalanche terrain. While a beacon can be a great body locater device, the Avalung II allows you to breath fresh air directly from the snow pack, buying you precious time during a rescue. Re-breathing exhaled air when you’re buried causes suffocation because it’s over saturated with carbon dioxide and depleted of oxygen. The AvaLung II diverts the exhausted air away from your fresh-air intake zone, considerably extending the time your partners have to conduct a successful recovery. When a nine ounce shoulder sling has been proven to save lives, and is trusted by guides, avalanche control workers, patrols and ski mountaineers worldwide, what’s your excuse for not wearing one?

Avalung Specs:

Fits unobtrusively over your existing outerwear and pack

Weighs less than 10 ounces

Proper use buys precious time when buried in an avalanche

Essential addition to your back country and avalanche safety tool kit