We've said it before and we'll say it again: don't compromise when it comes to avalanche safety gear! Since we switched to Ortovox, we've been impressed with the clear display and voice instructions. Ideally you never have to use it for real, but if you do, you'll appreciate how these features make the coarse search feel almost "automatic". We also really like how the lithium ion battery is USB rechargeable, 100% waterproof, and engineered for cold conditions - it will last for hundreds of hours on "send", and is super easy to top up whenever the % drops into the 70s, and it will never leak or corrode like if you forget to take out AAAs. The harness is adjustable and comfortable.

The German engineered ORTOVOX DIRACT VOICE is a compact, intuitive 3-antenna avalanche transceiver designed for fast, reliable companion rescue. Clear spoken instructions, a fully graphic display, and 360° real-time guidance help simplify the search process when it gets serious, while Smart Antenna Technology automatically switches to the best transmitting antenna to improve findability if the user is buried. ORTOVOX offers its users a maximum 50m search strip width, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Bluetooth, flagging function, group check, and automatic switchover in the event of a secondary avalanche. 

A big advantage of the DIRACT VOICE is how approachable it is without giving up advanced rescue features. The voice navigation helps keep the search calm and clear, the display stays stable from first reception, and the overall interface is designed to save time when every second matters.

The Transceiver weighs 210g, with an 80g carrying system, and includes a RECCO reflector in the carrying system.