# Avalanche Airbags ABS' New Backpacks are Remote Operated (UPDATE) By Michael Hines | Published 2010-01-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abs-avalanche-backpacks References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/abs-avalanche-airbags-now-offer-wireless-remote-activation-13885/13885/) & [abs-airbag](http://www.abs-airbag.com/home.php?chid=1&lang=us&m=18) ABS Avalanche backpacks have just been given a crucial update to increase their life saving capabilities. The new ABS Avalanche backpacks are now remote operated in the event of an avalanche. The old backpacks had to be pulled by hand like a parachute which is fine if you can see or hear the avalanche coming. The new ABS Avalanche backpacks now come equipped with [remote operation capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-airbag-platform). If someone in your group sees you are about to be swept up by an avalanche they can activate the remote and inflate you to safety. The ABS Avalanche backpacks are crucial for [avalanche prone areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcteryx-ski) or for those who just want to be on the safe side. Read more about this life saving device down below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Remote Operation:** The trend of remote operation capabilities in safety equipment enables increased safety and effectiveness in emergency situations. - **Life-saving Innovation:** The adoption of remote-operated airbags in avalanche backpacks introduces a disruptive innovation that improves survival rates in avalanche incidents. - **Smart Safety Gear:** The development of smart safety gear, like the remote-operated avalanche backpacks, showcases the trend of integrating technology to enhance personal safety. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can leverage the remote-operated avalanche backpacks to offer safer and more advanced gear to their customers. - **Safety Equipment:** The safety equipment industry can explore opportunities to develop and incorporate remote-operated features into their products, ensuring higher levels of protection for users. - **Search and Rescue:** The search and rescue industry can benefit from the remote-operated airbags in avalanche backpacks, as they provide an effective tool for saving lives in emergency situations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Airbag-Deploying Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-airbag.md) - [Airbag Cyclist Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerobag-system.md) - [Airbag-Integrated Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbag-bicycle-helmet.md) - [Lightweight Winter Sport Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raide-lf-40l.md) - [Vacuum Compression Travel Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airback-travel-deluxe-backpack.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Safety-Precaution Wearable Airbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ydb-airbag.md) - [Trackable Travel Tech Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scapade-airpack-backpack.md) - [Self-Inflating Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpair-20.md)