BCA Float 32 Airbag Pack vs Bear Grylls Emergency Bivy
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Avalanche airbag pack for ski touring and winter hiking.
Full details →Tear and puncture-resistant mylar bivy. Only 4 oz for emergency backup shelter.
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BCA Float 32 Airbag Pack vs Bear Grylls Emergency Bivy: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Bear Grylls Emergency Bivy wins — at 113 g it is 3,087 g (96%) lighter than the BCA Float 32 Airbag Pack (3,200 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
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