Last tested
2025
Status:ongoing
2026

Avabag Litric Freeride 28

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In words

Intro
Designed for freeriding, but the well-organized interior spaces mean it’s also ideal for winter ski touring. It features two main pockets: one for self-rescue kit, with a high-viz fluorescent zip, and an upper one for the Litric system (electronic, rechargeable via USB-C). As usual, when the airbag is at the top and not in the base, you need to pack carefully to ensure the load is well-balanced. The Freeride 28 base with back panel and airbag system is comfortable and compatible with all Avabag Litric Freeride and Tour zip attachments. The inflation system is swift and self-evident, with a semi-transparent mesh through which you can see the activation light and charge status. Useful online tutorial for learning how to get the most out of it. The adjustable trigger handle with twist lock is very well designed. One criticism: it’s a bit on the small side. Deflation and folding of the airbag are straightforward. Complete set of accessories: retractable ice axe holder, helmet holder and vertical ski holder.
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Technical specifications

Weight description
2590
Inflation type
electric
Inflation system
LiTRIC
Inflation time
4 sec.
Airbag volume
28 L
Balloon volume
150 L
Available capacities
16S/18/26S L
Available sizes
regular
Top stories
Thoughts
Necessity

Editorial

Thoughts
At the heart of every ski (duplicate)

Editorial

Location
Test Center Pontedilegno Tonale

Our freeride base camp 

Location
Base Camp Race

Sertorelli Sport Hotel

Location
Test Center Cervino Ski Paradise

To test the equipment and skins for the Race category, we based ourselves in Breuil-Cervinia

Location
Test Center Livigno

For the second year in a row, we headed to Livigno, aka Little Tibet.

Race
Intro
Race: boots

Innovation at the lower end of the market

Instruction
Boot under the microscope

We tested flex, walkability and liner warmth in the Light, Tour and Free unisex models

Intro
Made for women: skis and boots

Strong women

Free
Intro
Free: boots

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