For those seeking an added level of safety without the weight and volume of an airbag pack. The SB 30L, featuring the Safeback avalanche survival system, is one of the lightest avalanche safety packs on the market while also being fully featured. The SBX system can be easily removed and only takes up .75L in the pack vs. the 4-6L of a typical airbag pack, giving the SB 30L the ultimate versatility. Read more about Safeback in the dropdowns below.

Safeback — Air supply for up to 90 minutes. A lighter and smaller alternative to an airbag. The SBX system provides an active air supply for 90 minutes in the event of an avalanche without having to put anything in your mouth. It works by circulating fresh air from the surrounding snowpack flushing out carbon dioxide that has been exhaled, delaying asphyxia. The fresh air is pulled in with an electronic fan unit and circulated around the mouth through tubes installed in each shoulder strap.

Removable SBX System — SBX works by pulling in fresh air with an electronic fan unit which is then circulated around the mouth through tubes installed in each shoulder strap. The SBX system can be easily removed and re-installed in a few minutes giving you a super versatile pack.

Quick Access to Your Tools — When designing the LF 40L the Raide team wanted to prioritize quick access to your avy tools, and really quick access to your probe while also improving the space efficiency and bringing the tools closer to your center of mass. The probe can be accessed without taking your pack off for quicker rescues and more efficient snow study.

The shovel can be access by dropping one shoulder strap. The pocket is made to accomodate shovels up to 11.5" in width and most large shovel handles. By putting the probe and shovel handle on the side panels of the pack they increased the space efficiency and bring the weight closer to your center of mass.

Ultra 400 TX — The SB 30L uses UHMWPE based materials (generic Dyneema) in different constructions. The main fabric is Challenge Ultra 400TX which is 2x more tear-resistant and 8x more abrasion-resistant than competing ultralight fabrics. The cinch top is a 210d nylon with UHMWPE ripstop. The rolltop is a 50d nylon ripstop with UHMWPE cross-ply.

Back Panel Design — The back panel this year is updated and is one of the biggest innovations on the pack. The new backpanel is lighter, more durbale, more breathable and stiffer. Raide made it stiffer because many backpanel access packs bulge outwards when stuffed and lose their carrying comfort and breathability. They developed a molded composite insert with anti-bulge ribs that keeps the back panel shape unless stuffed to the max.

Removable Frame — The aluminum frame runs the perimeter of the pack, dips behind your head, and down to the hip pads distributing the weight of the pack and providing rigidity for ski/snowboard carry. It weighs 80g and can be removed.

• 30L, with extendable rolltop to 38L.
• SBX system provides an active air supply in the event of an avalanche burial for 90 minutes at -30 degrees C.
• Easiest avalanche tool access of any pack on the market with access to tools without taking pack off.
• Removable frame.
• Back panel access with composite back panel that resists bulging.
• Top zip for quick access to the top of the pack, not obstructed by the helmet carry.
• 2 quick access stash pockets for no zip transitions.
• A-frame ski/snowboard ski carry and vertical snowboard carry that attaches to frame for increased stability.
• Updated for this year modular diagonal ski carry has 3 positions: both sides of diagonal carry and skimo carry to carry skis without taking your pack off.
• Integrated helmet carry.
• Removable foam back panel insert.
• Ice tool carry that keeps picks enclosed.
• Hip pad pocket that fits an iPhone (updated to be bigger this year) and new quick access hip pocket on the left.
• 8mm of foam in the shoulder straps.
• Radio/hydration pass through.
• Drainage out of cinch top and avy tools.
• Ice clipper attachment.
• Main fabric: Challenge Ultra 400TX, 400d UHMWPE woven that is 2x more tear resistant and 8x more abrasion resistant than similar ultralight fabrics with a hydrostatic head rating of 130k. Main fabric is updated for this year to be even more durable.
• Rolltop: 100d high tenacity polyester with UHMWPE crossply.
• Helmet Carry: Lycra, Nylon, UHMWPE woven. 
• Frame: 7mm aluminum tubing.