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ARVA Neo BT Pro avalanche beacon review: a powerful and versatile safety tool
By Berne Broudy published
Highly advanced and very capable, the ARVA Neo BT Pro is a beacon with a huge range of features

Mammut Barryvox avalanche beacon review: high quality at a low price
By Berne Broudy published
The Mammut Barryvox is an excellent avalanche beacon for a good price – everyone from beginners to professionals will love it

ARVA Evo5 avalanche beacon review: very lightweight but still feature packed
By Berne Broudy published
Lightweight and easy to carry , the ARVA Evo5 is a beacon with a smaller footprint

Black Diamond Recon X avalanche beacon review: a chunky choice for avy newbies
By Berne Broudy published
The Black Diamond Recon X is an affordable – though a bit big and heavy – beacon, ideal for beginners

BCA Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver review: ease of operation is this beacon’s main selling point
By Berne Broudy published
The latest version of North America’s best-selling beacon, the BCA Tracker4 boasts basic functions that are very easy to use

Ortovox Diract Voice avalanche beacon review: a transceiver that talks
By Berne Broudy published
The innovative Ortovox Diract Voice delivers directions both aurally and visually

Mammut Barryvox S avalanche beacon review: a seriously impressive piece of safety kit
By Berne Broudy published
The Mammut Barryvox S is a massively capable avalanche beacon with multiple features

The best first aid kits: be prepared for accidents and emergencies
By Emily Woodhouse last updated
We roundup the best first aid kits for hikers, campers, runners and all other outdoor enthusiasts
All the latest inspiration, tips and guides to help you plan your next Advnture!