Recco Backpack Rescue Reflector The RECCO Backpack Rescue Reflector has been specially designed for the application on carrying straps of backpacks and is primarily intended for use in the summer to be located by helicopter in the event of a missing person situation. Save money by buying a Recco Pre-installed Backpack for winter, We Recommend the Terrawest Core 22 Litre backpack (Recco Installed , 22 Litres of usable volume, Dedicated avy compartment, Hydration system compatible and ski/snowboard carry, this has everything you need for freeriding in the back country. How does the Recco Reflector work? Professional rescuers can quickly pinpoint a buried reflector-equipped person’s precise location using harmonic radar. This two-part system consists of a RECCO detector used by professional rescue groups, which have a range of over 200 metres, and RECCO reflectors that are attached to clothing, helmets, protection gear, and boots worn by skiers and riders and other outdoor enthusiasts. When used in conjunction with a RECCO Detector, the reflector's diode mixer acts as a harmonic generator to produce multiples of the frequencies received from the detectors. The returned signal is translated into an audio tone whose volume is proportional to the returned signal, and by means of volume control, a trained rescue operator can literally go straight to the buried reflector once a signal is detected. It is a non-powered device meaning that it never needs to be switched on, will never lose signal strength and needs no batteries to function. It is maintenance free and has a virtually unlimited life. In total more than 850 search & rescue organisations in the world
J**R
Compact potentially life-saving kit
Great piece of kit if your latest mountain jacket/equipment doesn’t have Recco built in. There are countless examples now of where these have saved lives in avalanche conditions. Essential piece of equipment, especially if you venture off-piste. Don’t rely on a single reflector within a group - precise location is essential.
P**L
I hope i never need it!!!
These transposed are tiny and easy to attack to bags, coats etc. For peace of mind skiing. I'll admit I've never tested one, thankfully, but worth having.
C**Y
Great
Just what I wanted
L**S
As expected
A must for any free rider, never tested so I don't know if it works though.
A**Y
Recco reflector
this is a simple light iterm that could save your life as it makes it much easer for rescue teams to find you.it just fits around your carry handle or ring on the top of your pack, no need to regiter just make sure the person how know where you, knows you have a RECCO reflector.
S**R
Easy to use.
Easy to attach to bag or jacket. I hope that it never has to be tested though.
D**.
Good service
Product as expected, arrived promptly
W**R
Stitching failed
Looks like a useful product but stitching on strap failed on both purchased so returned
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