As of this autumn, outdoor brand Arc’teryx is equipping all of its Gore-Tex Pro jackets with Recco reflector technology, which is designed to make the wearer easier to locate in emergency situations.

Recco is a small directional radar reflector that can be sewn into clothing or molded into footwear. According to Canadian ice climber Will Gadd, the technology has been used for year with ski gear as a “last-ditch safety effort”.

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