Per RECCO Backpack Rescue Reflector packaging: The RECCO technology is used by rescue professionals worldwide. Visit RECCO.com to view the complete list of locations and areas covered. RECCO reflectors makes you searchable to rescue professionals using RECCO detectors in the event of an avalanche accident or when lost in the outdoors. RECCO technology does not prevent avalanches or guarantee the survival or localization of a victim or lost person. Knowledge and common sense are the best ways to avoid accidents. Always respect safety rules and regulations.   The RECCO reflector requires no activation to function and has a virtually unlimited lifespan. More than 200 of the world’s leading outdoor brands integrate RECCO reflectors into their products. Multiple reflectors on opposite sides of the body are recommended, for optimal performance. A backpack RECCO reflector complements your avalanche transceiver and any RECCO reflectors already integrated in your gear. RECCO TECHNOLOGY IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR AN AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER.   The patented RECCO technology is a two-part system, featuring an active detector, carried by the rescuer, and a passive reflector, carried by the user. Learn more at: https://recco.com/technology/   RECCO reflectors have been used to help locate victims beneath two feet of avalanche debris on Rollins Pass as recently as 2023: read the CAIC report.