Barryvox S Beacon

CA$471.56
CA$673.65Save CA$202.10 (30%)
Crossed-out price is the retailer's listed price.
at Backcountry
Price checked Nov 14, 2026
Price Historylast 2 months
Lowest price we’ve trackedLow CA$471.56 · High CA$538.92. Hover the line to see each change.
Is this a good deal?
- At CA$471.56, this is the lowest price we’ve tracked for this product since January 2026.
- It typically sells for about CA$673.65 at Backcountry, so the current price is roughly 30% below typical.
- The current price has held for 11 days.
- Across the 12 Avalanche Safety deals we’re tracking right now, the median discount is 40%. This deal’s 30% off is below that mark.
Based on prices we’ve recorded from Backcountry since January 2026, refreshed several times daily.
About this product
The Mammut Barryvox S is a triple-antenna avalanche beacon engineered for experienced backcountry skiers, splitboarders, and avalanche professionals who demand reliable performance under pressure. Its digital search range reaches 70 meters, while Pro Search mode activates an extended analog range of 95 to 100 meters for deep or complex burials where standard detection falls short. Smart Search guidance delivers clear acoustic and visual directional cues, and the large display is sized and designed to remain readable with gloves on in stormy conditions. Managing multiple victims is supported directly, and the reverse direction function helps refine searches efficiently. Auto-revert to transmit mode activates after a period of inactivity, adding a critical safety layer during chaotic rescues. The impact- and break-proof housing measures 4.5 x 2.6 x 1.06 inches and weighs 7 ounces. Battery life reaches 300 hours on alkaline cells and 350 hours on lithium, with both battery types and a harness included. Updatable software keeps the device current, and a two-year manufacturer warranty is provided.
- Category
- Avalanche Safety
- Brand
- Mammut
- Color
- One Color
- Size
- 4.5 x 2.6 x 1.06in
- Battery
- alkaline, lithium
- Activity
- backcountry skiing, backcountry snowboarding
- Antennas
- triple
- Functions
- Auto Revert, Smart search, auto guidance, acoustic/visual search guidance, multiple victims, Pro search, reverse direction function, device tests, updatable software
- Dimensions
- 4.5 x 2.6 x 1.06in
- Analog Range
- 95 - 100m
What people are saying
Reviewers consistently praise the Mammut Barryvox S as one of the most capable avalanche beacons available, highlighting its exceptional search range (up to 70m digital, extendable to 100m in analog mode), highly accurate and steady directional guidance, and strong performance in complex multiple-burial scenarios. The large, animated display and intuitive interface are frequently called out as standout features. Battery life and the compact, harness-friendly form factor also earn consistent approval. The most common criticisms center on price, which is notably higher than competing models, and the fine-search phase, where the processor feedback can feel slower compared to some rivals. Several reviewers note the beacon rewards practice and is better suited to experienced backcountry users or professionals than to first-time buyers seeking the simplest option. Firmware updates are also flagged as inconvenient, requiring a service center or another Barryvox device.
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