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Man sitting on rocky mountain checking smartphone

Apple’s Emergency SOS feature keeps saving hikers' lives – here's how it works

By Julia Clarke published

Heading into the backcountry without a satellite? You might already have one in your pocket

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How do night vision binoculars work? Let us illuminate you

By Alex Foxfield last updated

Ever pondered how night vision binoculars work? Our mission (and we chose to accept it) is to enlighten you on image enhancement and thermal optics

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A rescue helicopter hovers above stranded hikers on a mountain

No signal? These are the 6 best ways to call for help in the mountains

By Julia Clarke published

From low-fi to high-tech, we help you raise the alarm when you need to shout for help

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RECCO reflector

What is a RECCO reflector? And why do you need one?

By Julia Clarke published

What is a RECCO reflector? Understand how this rescue technology works to improve your chances of survival in the backcountry

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