Pro E2
$1,499.99
Built for the Throttle.
Most avalanche airbags started as ski packs. Extra straps, extra pockets, extra zippers — all the stuff that exists because a skier needs to carry their water, their skins, their lunch. We stripped all of that away and started from the ground up.
The Highmark Pro E2 25 is the result of 15 years of building avalanche airbags for one rider and one rider only: the mountain snowmobiler. Not adapted. Not modified. Built from scratch, tested exclusively on snowmobiles, in real terrain, by people who ride.
We Only Do Snowmobiling.
No transceivers, no clothing, no ski packs. Just avalanche airbags for snowmobilers. That focus shows up in every single decision we made on this pack. The right shoulder deploy handle — by default, always — because when an avalanche hits the instinct is to punch the throttle and ride out, not stop. Highmark was the first brand to make right-shoulder deployment the default. We're not changing that.
We also added a webbing loop that makes the handle swappable, because we know not everyone rides the same way. That's what 15 years of only doing one thing looks like.
Shape and Size — Built Around How We Actually Ride.
A mountain snowmobiler's body position is nothing like a skier's. Leaning forward, head up, helmet collar sitting low on the neck. A top-loading pack that expands upward bangs against that helmet. Material bunching at the bottom pushes up when sitting. We engineered the height and profile of the Pro E2 specifically around that riding position.
Size was the same conversation. We landed on 25L because it's the honest size for what snowmobilers actually carry — spare goggles, lenses, first aid, the immediate emergency stuff. Skiers need a bigger pack because everything goes on their back. We have a tunnel. So we asked: what's the right size for an actual snowmobile day? 25L was the answer. Big enough to be genuinely useful, small enough to cinch down tight when running light. Swing weight is real. We found the balance.
Could We Build the First Lightweight Avalanche Airbag for Snowmobilers?
The Highmark legacy is durability. Sledders would bring us back packs that had been in use for 10 years that still looked damn near new. We were proud of that. But when we really dug in, we realized we were overbuilding. The question became: what if we could keep that same toughness and just remove the unnecessary weight?
New fabric technology changed the math. Robic yarn is twice as strong at a lower denier. A UTS/PU coating increases tear resistance without adding weight. A laminated EVA back panel means fewer seams, fewer entry points for water, lighter foam, and a drier pack at the end of a long day. DWR coating and PFAS-free fabrics shed water instead of absorbing it — the pack weighs the same at 3pm as it did at 8am.
The result is what we genuinely believe is the lightest full-featured avalanche airbag ever built specifically for snowmobilers. Not lighter because we cut corners. Lighter because we finally had the materials to do it right.
The Avalanche Safety Pocket — Designed for the Worst Moment of Your Life.
In a companion rescue, seconds matter and panic is real. Buckles are hard to operate with cold hands and an elevated heart rate, so we eliminated them entirely. Zero buckles on the avalanche safety pocket.
It opens clockwise — the most intuitive direction for right-handed people — with a one-way zipper so the pull is always in the same spot. When it opens, it opens like a book. Everything is right there. Orange zipper and pull so there's no hunting for it. Drain hole for melt water off the shovel blade. A dedicated slot for a field notebook, specifically requested by our avalanche educator partners.
One of the most important things we learned from working with avalanche safety professionals was that a central part of how they teach companion rescue is asking one question: how quickly can your partner get to YOUR gear? That question drove the whole design of this pocket. We partnered with Avalanche Canada to include companion rescue cards in every bag.
The Details That Matter on Every Single Ride.
Goggle Pocket — On the Side, On Purpose
Snowmobilers swap goggles constantly. Different light, different terrain, all day long. Ski packs put the goggle pocket on the back, which means taking the whole pack off every time. Ours is on the side. Big enough for snowmobile goggles with outriggers. Soft-lined so the lenses don't get scratched. Accessible without taking the pack off.
Stretch Mesh Hip Pockets and Shoulder Straps
Stretch mesh hip pockets that swallow odd-shaped things without bulging out. Stretch mesh shoulder straps that accommodate a speaker mic or radio handle without a fight. These aren't glamorous features. They're the ones that get appreciated on ride three, four, and five hundred.
The Infographics Inside
Printed directly on the inside of the main compartment: how to correctly wear the pack and set up the handle. Inside the airbag compartment: install, remove, and repack instructions. Inside the E2 compartment: a reference chart for what each indicator light means. The information lives where it's needed, when it's needed. Not in a pamphlet that got thrown away in the parking lot.
Built to Be Used, Not Just Worn
The radio sleeve routes the cable invisibly through the airbag compartment. The safety crotch strap clips in with a carabiner instead of threading through a loop. The compression straps keep things tight and clean. The buckle has a pull tab because it makes it dramatically easier to operate with gloves on, in the cold, in a hurry. Every one of these is a small decision that points at the same thing: we thought hard about what people are actually going to do with this pack.
Alpride E2 — Reliable by Design. Durable by Choice.
The Pro E2 runs on the Alpride E2 electronic inflation system, and we chose it deliberately.
The E2 uses supercapacitors to store and deliver energy to a high-speed compressor. Supercapacitors don't rely on chemical reactions, which means they hold the same performance in deep cold that they do in warmth. No guessing if it will work. No cartridge to replace. No sealed lithium battery to deal with at the airport.
Multiple deployments per charge means you can practice in the field without buying a new cartridge every time. USB-C recharge keeps it simple. Backup AA batteries provide up to 3 months of autonomy between charges so you're never caught flat.
This is the system we chose because it does one thing better than anything else: it works every time you pull it. Not just the first time. Not just in the lab. On cold winter days, deep in terrain, when the ride is real.
E2 Quick Facts:
- Powered by supercapacitors
- No sealed lithium batteries, no gas canisters
- Multiple inflations per charge
- USB-C recharge with AA battery backup
- Temperature range: -30°C to +50°C
- Airbag volume: 162L
- Full system weight: 1,140g
Full Specifications
Pack
- Volume: 25L
- Weight : 2618g // 5.77 lbs
- Primary exterior fabric: 420D 3mm grid Robic ripstop nylon
- Interior fabric: 210D diamond Robic ripstop nylon
- All fabrics treated with UTS, anti-scratch carbonate coating, and PFAS-free DWR
- Laminated EVA back panel
- Universal fit with compression straps to reduce volume
Storage and Organization
- Main compartment: 2-way zipper, full clamshell opening, 2x interior organizer sleeves, key lanyard, radio pocket sleeve
- Safety pocket: organizer sleeves for shovel blade, handle, probe, folding saw, and notebook — zero buckles, one-way zipper, orange zipper pull, drain hole
- Side goggle pocket: soft anti-scratch lining, sized for snowmobile goggles with outriggers
- Top accessories pocket
- 2x large zippered hip belt pockets
Straps
- Infinite adjust sternum strap with whistle buckle
- 4x inflation handle and radio mounting loops
- Right shoulder mount inflation deployment handle with swappable webbing loop
- EVA foam padded hip belt with wide wings
- Mini-carabiner safety strap with rear adjustment
Inflation System
- Alpride E2 electronic inflation
- Airbag volume: 162L
- Full system weight: 1,140g
- Temperature range: -30°C to +50°C
- USB-C recharge with AA battery backup
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In the Box
- Highmark Pro E2 25 pack with Alpride E2 system installed
- Avalanche Canada companion rescue cards
- Setup and reference infographics printed inside each compartment