
ARVA Airbag Backpack Explore 40 Switch black
The ARVA Airbag Backpack Explore 40 Switch black is a spacious avalanche airbag pack for long ski tours, splitboard missions and multi-day mountain adventures. With 40 litres of capacity, it offers generous storage while keeping your gear efficiently organised. The mechanical REACTOR 2.0 airbag system uses two separate 75-litre airbags, while the modular SWITCH system allows you to combine the base with different compatible covers. 3D-FIT supports individual adjustment of back length, shoulder straps and trigger position. A separate lower compartment keeps skins, gloves, crampons or a bottle within quick reach. The canister is not included.
- REACTOR 2.0: mechanical twin-airbag system with 2 x 75 litres and a 650 g system weight.
- SWITCH system: modular base with interchangeable covers for different tours.
- Weight: 2030 g with airbag system, 2350 g with carbon canister.
- Fit: adjustable back length from 40 to 50 cm with 3D-FIT.
Basic information
- Volume: 40 l
- Backpack without system: approx. 1380 g
- Backpack + system: approx. 2030 g
- Backpack + system + carbon cartridge: approx. 2350 g, cartridge not included
- Backpack + system + steel cartridge: approx. 2520 g, cartridge not included
- Backpack + system + refillable steel cartridge: approx. 2580 g, cartridge not included
- Dimensions: 55 x 30 x 25 cm
- Adjustable back length: 40 to 50 cm
Switch Base Reactor
- Hip belt: With two large zippered pockets for quickly needed gear
- Hydration compatible: Prepared for use with a hydration system
- Shoulder straps: Lightweight and flexible construction
- Trigger handle: Suitable for left- and right-handed use and equipped with a protective storage pocket
- Thermoformed back panel: Comfortable and water-repellent
- 3D-FIT: Back length, shoulder straps and trigger handle position can be adjusted using three settings
- Safety whistle: For an audible signal in an emergency
- REACTOR 2.0: Airbag system integrated into the base
- LOW PROFILE: Compact integration of the airbag balloons for a close-fitting construction and balanced load distribution
- Leg strap: Provides additional retention for the airbag backpack
- TÜV GS certified: Tested for product safety
- Standard: EN 16716
- SWITCH compatible: The base can be combined with compatible SWITCH COVERS
- Outer material: Recycled 330D polyamide
Explore 40 Switch Cover
- Main compartment: Accessible via a front zipper
- Safety compartment: External pocket with retaining loops for an avalanche shovel and probe
- Quick-access compartment: Separate compartment for skins, crampons, gloves or a drinking bottle, accessible without removing the backpack
- Removable divider: Allows the quick-access compartment to be connected with the main compartment when additional storage space is needed
- Internal pockets: Two separate compartments for keys and valuables
- Large additional pocket: For goggles or frequently needed items
- Ice axe carry: For up to two ice axes
- Ski carry: Diagonal or side A-frame carry
- Snowboard compatible: Allows a snowboard to be attached
- Integrated helmet holder: With its own storage pocket
- SWITCH compatible: The cover can be combined with a compatible SWITCH BASE and exchanged for other SWITCH COVERS
- Outer material: 100% recycled 420D and 630D polyamide with recycled 150D polyester lining
Reactor 2.0 Airbag System
- Dual airbag: Two separate airbag balloons with 75 l volume each
- Weight: approx. 650 g
- Balloon shape and positioning: Designed to support head protection and flotation in an avalanche
- Ergonomic trigger handle: Positioned for easy reach and controlled deployment
- Deployment training: Can be practised without an installed cartridge
- Mechanical system: Requires no electronics or battery
- Removable system: Can be used with compatible ARVA REACTOR backpacks
- Cartridge: not included
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Article No.: 25h-ARVAIR1SWEXPLO40.BK
Usage area
Freeski,Touring
Target group:
Men / Unisex
Season:
2026/27














