Volunteers buried face-down in snow to test avalanche survival backpack
New Atlas: Technology-Innovation-Outdoor News [Unofficial]
February 10, 2026
The SBX backpack system from Safeback is designed to pull and deliver oxygen from snow if the wearer is buried by an avalanche, thus increasing their survival time. A group of intrepid volunteers has now proven how well the system works.
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Category: Outdoors
Tags: Avalanche, Skiing, Safety, Snow, Snowsports
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