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BCA Float 32 Airbag Pack vs Petzl Grigri+

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Petzl Grigri+ is the lighter option — 3,000 g lighter than the BCA Float 32 Airbag Pack (94% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec BCA Float 32 Airbag Pack Petzl Grigri+
Weight 3,200 g · 3.200 kg · 7.05 lb 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb
Brand BCA Petzl
Category Safety Safety
BCA Float 32 Airbag Pack
3,200 g

Avalanche airbag pack for ski touring and winter hiking.

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Petzl Grigri+
200 g

Assisted-braking belay device for via ferrata and climbing.

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BCA Float 32 Airbag Pack vs Petzl Grigri+: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Petzl Grigri+ wins — at 200 g it is 3,000 g (94%) 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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