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Arc'teryx issues advisory notice on Voltair airbag

admin02

2017-12-07 08:32:12

Arc'teryx issues advisory notice on Voltair airbag
Arc'teryx has issued an advisory notice on its Voltair air bags. Apparently, there are some issues with the bag deploying in very cold temps. This from the brand:

"Our quality control team has recently discovered an issue with our battery which affects its proper deployment at extremely cold temperatures due to an unanticipated change during battery production. This change impacts the proper deployment of the airbag when the battery is exposed to
temperatures below -20°C (-4°F).

Due to this change, we are revising the minimum operating temperature limit for Voltair Airbags from -30°C (-22°F) to -20°C (-4°F). No other parts of the Voltair Airbag have been affected by this change.

We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. With the newly stated temperature limit of -20°C (-4°F), we are confident the airbag is still a great solution for your backcountry adventures"

Arc'teryx is giving owners 2 options. They can either keep the bag or send it back. In both cases, you get a $250 arc'teryx gift cert. for your troubles. Look here for more info.
Alan Milnes

2017-12-10 11:08:58

I like Arcteryx gear. They make really good stuff. Their ski clothing is exceptional albeit expensive. But this backpack? I have been looking at battery operated avi bags for a few years, currently using ABS. The fail for me on the Voltair is its size - 30L max, its price and its weight.

I suspect Arcteryx is targeting the heli- and catski operations not us sloggers that walk uphill. When you go into the backcountry in winter without mechanized support you need a lot of stuff for that 'what if' occasion. This bag does not cut it IMHO. Even for a day tour I find I need at least 40L. Maybe I carry too much stuff. But then, I would rather be caught with the stuff I need for that 'just in case' scenario than be caught in the backcountry without it. And, you know, after many years of carrying all that stuff, it's not so heavy anymore.
admin

2017-12-17 21:15:42

I could not agree more Alan, 30L is far too small. 35L at a minimum. I'd be interested to hear what you pack on a ski tour as I find that 35 is adequate but hear you on needing everything for that 'what if' time. Most of the items in our ski touring packs never get used and that's the way I want to keep it!

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