Black Diamond Recon BT Beacon vs Ortovox Bivy Ultralight
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Bluetooth-enabled avalanche beacon for backcountry travel.
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Black Diamond Recon BT Beacon vs Ortovox Bivy Ultralight: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Ortovox Bivy Ultralight wins — at 198 g it is 2 g (1%) lighter than the Black Diamond Recon BT Beacon (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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest safety page, or browse the full gear weight database.