Atlas Packs Athlete vs Black Diamond JetForce Booster Avalanche Airbag Pack Accessory

Important: Choose the Adventure or Athlete hip belt – otherwise you will have literally no padding on your hips. I don’t recommend using the bag without a hipbelt either. The Adventure belt is more comfortable as it provides two layers of foam padding and a wider webbing and buckle – it’s also bigger and bulkier.

Once the pack is full the back and the shoulder straps carrying comfort is relative when you carry it for a long time. The back is fairly flat and could be more fitted. The big advantage of the shoulder straps is that they don’t twist when you put the pack on your back: they are quite stiff. Another criticism concerns the pack’s zips

Advantage: JetForce Pro 25 Avalanche Airbag PackConclusion Despite similar names and designs, these two packs have substantially different components. If you want to get something that lets you go as light as possible and gets you a reusable airbag at a lower price, the JetForce Tour has what you need. However, if you’ve already made peace with spending four figures on an airbag pack, the extra features offered by the JetForce Pro easily justify the increased cost and weight. Overall, we think it’s the better choice for anyone who wants a more convenient design and doesn’t mind carrying around a few extra ounces on their back

Once the pack is full the back and the shoulder straps carrying comfort is relative when you carry it for a long time. The back is fairly flat and could be more fitted. The big advantage of the shoulder straps is that they don’t twist when you put the pack on your back: they are quite stiff. Another criticism concerns the pack’s zips