Resources - Float Airbags
Float Documentation & How-To Videos
Float E2 Models
Float 2.0 Models
- FAQs - Float Avalanche Airbags
- Float Avalanche Airbag 2.0 Manual
- Float MtnPro Vest Avalanche Airbag Manual
- Float Avalanche Airbag Material Safety Sheet
- PPE EU Declaration of Conformity
- Installing Float 2.0 Avalanche Airbag System and Removal (Video)
- Installing Float 2.0 Cylinder and Airbag Repacking (Video)
- Installing Float 2.0 Avalanche Airbag Accessories (Video)
- Installing Float MtnPro Vest™ Accessories (Video)
Float 1.0 Models
- Float Avalanche Airbag 1.0 Manual
- Installing Float 1.0 Avalanche Airbag System and Removal (Video)
- Installing Float 1.0 Cylinder (Video)
- Repacking Float 1.0 Avalanche Airbag (Video)
- Installing Float 1.0 Avalanche Airbag Accessories (Video)
Float Air Travel Resources
Float Air Travel Documents:
Please download and print these documents and carry them with you, attached to your cylinder for airport security.
Float E2 Models
- Travel with Alpride E2 airbag system - BCA Float E2 Alpride airbag engines are classified as capacitors with an energy storage capacity of 10Wh or less and are not subject to the provisions of the Dangerous Goods Regulations under the U.S. Department of Transportation and IATA air travel regulations.
Float 2.0 Models
- TSA Small Compressed Gas Cartridges Regulation and FAA Avalanche Backpacks Regulation (U.S.)
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (Outside the U.S.)
- Float Cylinder Commercial Air Travel Information
- Float Cylinder US Commercial Air Travel – How to Pack Instructions
- Float Cylinder Maintenance & Preparation for Air Travel (Video)
Float Cylinders & Accessories
Float Cylinder Refill/Exchange/Rental Instructions
Do not attempt to recharge the cylinder at locations that are not authorized by BCA as this process requires training, documentation, and parts provided by BCA
BCA encourages practicing the deployment of your avalanche airbag at least once per year. Once you have discharged your compressed air cylinder, you will need to bring it to an authorized BCA Float cylinder refill station.
Cylinder Refills/Exchanges with Authorized Locations
BCA authorized refill stations charge approximately $20 for refills. The actual cost of the refill is up to the service provider. If you want to shop around for the best price, call ahead to the service provider to find out their refill costs. Some refill locations will charge extra to replace the o-ring on your valve stem. Some retail locations only offer cylinder exchanges. Cylinder exchange costs are also at the discretion of the store but are generally higher than refill fees. If you are interested in becoming a BCA refill or exchange center location, please contact BCA for more information. If you would like to report a bad experience or service from one of our refill locations, please contact BCA and we will address the issue.
International Refill/Exchange/Rental Programs
- US/Canada: Refill
- Europe/Norway: Exchange
- Japan: Rental
- Australia/New Zealand: Refill
- Argentina/Chile: Refill
Authorized Locations/Map Locator
Visit our Store Locator to find the nearest refill option near you