Last tested
2024
Status:ongoing
2026

Float E2-25

The lightweight BCA Float E2-25 combines safety and functionality with the Alpride E2 airbag system. Guaranteed protection, ideal for backcountry missions.
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In words

Intro
The North American version of the airbag pack, with some interesting features. For example, there's a zipped side stash pocket at the bottom designed to hold your water bottle, for easy access without taking off your pack (it also works for crampons, skins, or other items). It has a back stash pocket for storing your hydration system or radio, and a long zip down the shoulder strap means you can easily fix the microphone on the opposite side to the trigger handle. And there's also a handy carabiner on the leg strap, so you can fasten it even with the hip belt fastened. It uses the Alpride E2 airbag system; you can move the trigger handle to the right shoulder, as well as adjust the height. Other features include a diagonal ski carrier, snowboard carrier, double ice axe/ski pole carrier and helmet net.
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Technical specifications

Weight description
1,520 g / 3.35 lbs. without the E2 system
Inflation type
electric
Inflation system
Alpride E2
Inflation time
3 sec. inflates in 3 seconds, after 5 the compressor stops and the airbag remains inflated for a minimum of 3 minutes. After which, it partially deflates.
Weight
2660 g
Airbag volume
25 L
Balloon volume
162 L
Available capacities
25/35/45
Available sizes
S/M, M/L
Price
1300 €
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