Staying safe in the backcountry doesn't require a hefty weight penalty. Weighing in at less than half-a-pound, you'll hardly notice the Ortovox Carbon 240 Superlight Probe on the way up. But in the event you need to use it, you can have peace of mind knowing you can count on the strength of carbon construction, fast deployment from the Quick-Lock assembly system, and the crud-busting large tip.