First RECCO equipped Rab products will come to market in Fall 2025.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (Oct. 14, 2025) — RECCO, manufacturer of advanced rescue technology enabling faster outdoor searches, welcomes Rab, a leading global manufacturer of outdoor apparel and gear, to its family of 150+ partner brands who integrate RECCO reflectors into their products.
As the partner network of RECCO continues to grow, so does the number of people who can be located in the event of an emergency. RECCO technology is currently used in 900+ locations in 32 countries, through search-and-rescue organizations and ski resorts. The system can be deployed in the event a person is missing or caught in an avalanche.
The first collection of Rab products to integrate RECCO reflectors will come to market in Autumn 2025 and include a range of products for all seasons, from technical mountain packs to performance shells and down jackets. Outdoor users who have RECCO integrated into their apparel or gear are searchable by rescue teams equipped with RECCO detectors.
“We’re delighted about our new partnership with RECCO®,” said Tim Fish, Product Director at Rab. “The RECCO® search network has evolved into the global standard search system, enabling fast and effective response in avalanche situations and other mountain incidents. By integrating RECCO® reflectors into our new technical GORE-TEX® Shells and professional mountain packs, we’re providing an essential additional safety tool for our mountain community.”
RECCO technology is a global standard used for search-and-rescue and avalanche burial detection. Lightweight, virtually indestructible and with no need for a power source, reflectors add an additional level of searchability and safety for anyone using products equipped with RECCO technology.
“Rab is a brand deeply dedicated to the mountain experience, and we’re proud to expand our roster of brand partners working with their team,” said Fredrik Steinwall, CEO of RECCO. “Rab products help people access a wide range of mountain sports and outdoor adventures, and we’re excited to help seamlessly add another level of protection for their customers.”
The RECCO system’s use has been growing in recent years with the advent of a helicopter-based detector unit in 2016, expanding the RECCO system from winter searches to all-season use for locating lost hikers, mountain bikers and mountaineers. The helicopter detector can quickly search large areas, covering a square kilometer in six minutes. Along with helping reduce search times for missing people, the helicopter-based detector can reduce the time and risk exposure for rescue workers during missions. There is also a handheld RECCO detector more commonly used to search efficiently in snowy conditions for avalanche rescues. Currently, there are 43 RECCO SAR Helicopter Detectors globally, with 14 located in North America, 28 units deployed across Europe and one in Nepal.
For more information on the global RECCO rescue network, please visit recco.com.
About RECCO
RECCO® advanced rescue technology makes outdoor enthusiasts searchable to rescuers in case of an avalanche accident or when lost in the outdoors. The technology builds on a two-part radar system. Rescuers carry RECCO® detectors that send out search signals which are echoed by RECCO® reflectors, carried by the user. RECCO® detectors are used worldwide at more than 900 ski resorts and mountain rescue organizations in 32 countries. RECCO® reflectors are integrated into select apparel, helmets, protection gear and boots manufactured by more than 150 leading outdoor brands. RECCO AB was founded in 1983 in Sweden and is owned by its founder Magnus Granhed and the publicly traded investment company Traction AB (listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm). More info at recco.com.
About RAB
Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd is an international business with the head office based in Derbyshire, UK. We are proud to own both the Rab and Lowe Alpine brands. We design exceptional product to meet the needs of our active customers. We encourage our teams to thrive and be part of our success. Our passion for the outdoors and adventurous spirit sets the foundation for what we do. We have approved near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the SBTi and are proud to be a Fair Wear Leader Brand. www.equipuk.com.
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