Best Backcountry Access in 2026

Unit weight with batteries: 7.6 ounces/215 grams, Harness weight: 3.5 oz/100 grams

Frequency: 457 kHz, Batteries: three AAA alkaline

Battery life: minimum 1 hour in search mode after 200 hours in transmit mode (approximately 250 hours in transmit only or 50 hours in search only)

Extendable and packable.

Positive slip-proof grips on both the shaft and blade.

Bombproof, packable B-2 blade, oval shaft, and T6 heat treatment.

Rapid processor and simple user interface

Frequency: 457 kHz

Max Range: 55 meters

Search Strep Width: 50 meters

Easy assembly with no loose cable to cause hangups

Includes BCA BC Link 2.0 FRS Two-Way Radio

Includes Frogz Skin Speaker & Microphone Vent Kit

22 FRS channels + 121 sub-channels ensures minimal interference

Weight: 1.3 pounds/600 grams

Blade dimensions: 9.8 x 10 inches / 24.9 x 25.4 cm, Handle and shaft collapsed length: 16 inches/41 cm

Assembled collapsed length: 22 inches/56 cm, Assembled extended length: 28.75 inches/73 cm

BCA's mainstream probe for recreationists.

Weight: 10.4 oz / 295 g

Extended length: 106" / 270 cm

Compact, lightweight and economical.

Weight: 8.8 oz / 250 g

Extended length: 94" / 240 cm

240cm Carbon

Weight: 7.6oz

Collapsed Length = 15.7"

Weight: 1.9 pounds/880 grams (full system, including saw), Material: 6061 T6 Aluminum

Blade dimensions: 10 x 11 inches / 25.4 x 27.9 cm, Collapsed handle and shaft length: 17 inches/43 cm

Assembled compressed length: 25 inches/64 cm, Assembled extended length: 30.5 inches/77 cm

3-Antenna Digital Transceiver

Multiple Burial Indicator

Auto Revert Mode

Requires Float 2.0 Cylinder for Operation (Sold Separately)

Six percent lighter than previous Float MtnPro Vest models

Main compartment has internal tool pocket for shovel and probe

PACK VOLUME: 1,342 cubic inches / 22 liters (with system)

MATERIAL: 330 denier mini ripstop nylon w/ PU coating (main) 420 denier oxford nylon w/ PU coating (high wear areas) 200 denier polyester (lining)

ZIPPERS: YKK with DWR coating

PACK VOLUME: 1,342 cubic inches / 22 liters (with system)

MATERIAL: 330 denier mini ripstop nylon w/ PU coating (main) 420 denier oxford nylon w/ PU coating (high wear areas) 200 denier polyester (lining)

ZIPPERS: YKK with DWR coating

BCA's most advanced rescue package. Includes Tracker4 avalanche beacon with harness, Stealth 270 probe, and B-1 EXT shovel.

FREQUENCY: 457 kHz. MAXIMUM RANGE: 55 Meters. SEARCH STRIP WIDTH: 50 Meters

BATTERIES: Three AAA Alkaline. BATTERY LIFE: minimum 1 hour in search mode after 200 hours in transmit mode (approximately 250 hours in transmit only or 50 hours in search only)

BCA's go-to probe for professionals and advanced recreationists. Laser-etched depth markings. Shorter collapsed length now fits in more packs.

Weight: 11.6 oz / 330 g

Extended length: 118" / 300 cm

The BCA Dozer 2T is our mid-sized avalanche shovel for pros and advanced recreationists. It features a larger blade and a longer extended length than the Dozer 1T.

All of BCA's new Dozer shovels feature ovo-concave shafts and low-profile, "stompable" blades.

The front third of the shovel blade offers a smooth surface for clean snowpit walls during snow stability tests.

PACK VOLUME: 732 cubic inches / 12 liters (with system)

MATERIAL: 330 denier mini ripstop nylon w/ PU coating (main) 420 denier oxford nylon w/ PU coating (high wear areas) 200 denier polyester (lining)

ZIPPERS: YKK w/ DWR coating

The Dozer 2D is BCA's mid-sized shovel and features a D-grip handle for more control and comfort, especially for those wearing mittens.

BCA's new Dozer shovels feature ovo-concave shafts and low-profile, "stompable" blades. The front third of the shovel blade offers a smooth surface for clean snowpit walls during snow stability tests.

With BCA's flat "stomp edge" on the blade, you can penetrate just about anything by adding body weight.

The Dozer IT-UL (ultralight) is BCA's lightest shovel, for the weight-conscious crowd. Cored-out blade and thinner-walled 7075 aluminum make this an ultralight digging machine.

BCA's new Dozer shovels feature ovo-concave shafts and low-profile, "stompable" blades.

The front third of the shovel blade offers a smooth surface for clean snowpit walls during snow stability tests.

Easy assembly with no loose cable to cause hangups

The BCA Dozer 2H avalanche shovel is the granddaddy of their shovel line, with hoe mode to provide added efficiency when paddling" chunks of debris without lifting.

BCA's new Dozer shovels feature ovo-concave shafts and low-profile, "stompable" blades.

The front third of the shovel blade offers a smooth surface for clean snowpit walls during snow stability tests.

The Dozer IT is BCA's most popular size avalanche shovel, made for the masses.

BCA's new Dozer shovels feature ovo-concave shafts and low-profile, "stompable" blades. The front third of the shovel blade offers a smooth surface for clean snowpit walls during snow stability tests.

With BCA's flat "stomp edge" on the blade, you can penetrate just about anything by adding body weight.

The new ovo-concave shaft, low-profile stompable blades, and wide range of cored-out handles make BCA shovels stronger, lighter, and more packable than ever before.

This new line is inspired by Backcountry Access's legendary D-2 EXT "Dozer" shovel.

BCA was the first to create an avalanche shovel with a non-round shaft to prevent breakage while prying.

The Dozer 3D avalanche shovel is BCA's largest blade size working shovel and features a D-grip handle for industrial use.

It is ideal for building huge kickers and moving huge volumes of snow. BCA's new Dozer shovels feature ovo-concave shafts and low-profile, "stompable" blades.

The front third of the shovel blade offers a smooth surface for clean snowpit walls during snow stability tests.

Backcountry Access Tracker S Rescue Package

✅ BRANDS: BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS (BCA) & TERRAWEST

✅ Whats Included | BCA Tracker S Beacon, TERRAWEST Core Plus Shovel & TERRAWEST Core 240 Probe.

✅ BEACON: BCA Tracker S Beacon | Simplicity is speed. The BCA Tracker S Transceiver is a streamlined, high-performance backcountry beacon used for avalanche safety with real-time display.

Dynamic forecast icons with tendency arrows

Temperature & humidity (hi/lo) customizable alerts

Comfort level color bar