Safety is the ultimate priority in the backcountry. While a beacon, shovel, and probe are mandatory for rescue, an avalanche airbag is your proactive lifeline to prevent a deep burial. By deploying a high-volume airbag during a slide, you increase your mass, harnessing the physics of inverse segregation (the "Brazil nut effect") to help keep you at or near the surface of the moving snowpack. At The Drop, we trust and stock BCA (Backcountry Access) because their systems are proven, reliable, and built specifically for the extreme demands of sled-skiing, splitboarding, and alpine touring.

The BCA Float System

BCA is a pioneer in avalanche safety. Their legendary Float series utilizes highly reliable inflation systems to rapidly deploy a 150-liter airbag right behind your head. This not only provides critical flotation but also offers secondary trauma protection for your head and neck against rocks and debris. The deployment trigger is ergonomically positioned on the shoulder strap, ensuring immediate, intuitive access when every fraction of a second counts.

Dedicated Tool Storage & Riding Performance

Beyond the life-saving airbag, these are high-performance riding backpacks. Every BCA Float pack features a dedicated, quick-access avalanche tool compartment to securely house your shovel and probe, keeping them isolated from your dry gear. With options ranging from low-profile packs for quick sidecountry laps to high-volume bags for massive day-long tours, they offer multiple ski and snowboard carry options, fleece-lined goggle pockets, and helmet carries—all while keeping the weight close to your spine for perfect balance.

The Drop: Canada’s Premium Snow Hub

Never gamble with your safety off-piste. Shop our collection of BCA avalanche airbags online with fast Canadian shipping, or visit our 11,000-square-foot store in Grande Prairie, Alberta to test the trigger pulls, check the pack fit over your outerwear, and talk backcountry safety with our experienced staff.