Traveling with BlackDiamond Jetforce avalanche rescue backpack
I am traveling with a Blackdiamond Halo Jetforce 28 avalanche rescue backpack. The backpack airbag is inflated through a lithium ion battery powered fan (no gas canister), with a lithium battery pack of 43.2Wh. I would like to know if it should go with my backpack as cabin or check-in luggage, and if I should get an in-advance permission from the airline.
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United airlines: No https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/dangerous.aspx
American airlines: I find no mention, presumably ok.
Delta airlines: The gas cylinder inflated ones are ok, no mention of the battery ones. Presumably ok.
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Can you fly with an avalanche backpack?
Because although avalanche airbags might be a life-saving piece of equipment for you, they are classed as \u201chazardous goods\u201d by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Hence, special regulations apply if you want to carry them with you on a flight.Are avalanche backpacks reusable?
They are reusable bags that have a fan instead of compressed air. The concept of avalanche air bags ensures the safety of skiers or snowboarders by wearing this equipment to avoid being buried in the event of an avalanche.What is the lightest avalanche bag?
At only a pound and a half, the 2.0 is by far the lightest airbag unit here, and its simple mechanical (read: non-electric) design makes it durable and easy to maintain.The Black Diamond JetForce Pro
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