Protective equipment high alpine touring: Bivy bag, first aid kit, etc. – Tutorial (3/18) | LAB ICE

A headlamp, first aid kit and bivy bag are all part of the emergency equipment you’ll need on a high alpine tour. Discover what other protective equipment is essential in your high alpine touring backpack. ► You can find all the tutorials and quizzes on the right equipment and apparel, including a checklist and more, in our SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE: https://t1p.de/lab-ice-en

High alpine tours require special emergency and protective equipment: In addition to a headlamp, bivy bag and first aid kit, you should also take glacier sunglasses and your cell phone (for emergency calls).

In the next video you will find a step-by-step guide to the most common roping up knot for high alpine tours: the traditional figure eight loop:    • Tying a figure eight loop – a guide: ...