This is casual sidecountry safety gear in the form of a jacket with a built in avalanche airbags system by SubQ. Its an interesting approach but I’m afraid a piece of gear like this is just enough to give a certain segment of the skiing public an undeserved confidence to go in unpatrolled areas. Remember educate yourself about avalanche safety before venturing off the resort.

*Video courtesy of Outside Online

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....

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