# Outdoor Emergency Beacons The 'ResQLink+' Locator Beacon Aids Search and Recuse By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locator-beacon References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/outdoors/resqlink-buoyant-personal-locator-beacon.asp) & [amzn](http://www.amzn.com/B006JXY0CQ/?tag=duiwath-20) The 'ResQLink+' locator beacon comes as an advanced piece of equipment for avid outdoor enthusiasts to utilize when looking to stay connected when heading out on an adventure. Positioned as a powerful device with a buoyant device, the tracker is able to provide three types of [integrated signal technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-mini-3) including 121.5 MHz homing capability, 406 MHz signal and a GPS positioning functionality. This enables [search and rescue efforts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sos-light-app) to locate lost individuals or groups in a matter of minutes to within 100 meters or less to ensure a smooth recovery. The 'ResQLink+' locator beacon speaks to the growing number of consumers participating in [adventure travel and sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt), while the integrated battery will make it safe for use for up to 11 years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Adventure Travel:** The increasing number of consumers participating in adventure travel opens up opportunities for innovative outdoor emergency beacon products. - **Integrated Signal Technologies:** The demand for beacons with multiple integrated signal technologies, such as GPS positioning and homing capability, creates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the outdoor safety industry. - **Long-lasting Battery Life:** The need for beacons with extended battery life, like the ResQLink+ with its 11-year battery, presents a potential market for disrupting traditional emergency beacon solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Adventure Travel:** The adventure travel industry can benefit from offering and promoting advanced locator beacons as essential safety equipment for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Search and Rescue:** The search and rescue industry can capitalize on the advancements in beacon technology to enhance their capabilities in efficiently locating and recovering lost individuals or groups. - **Outdoor Safety Gear:** The outdoor safety gear industry has an opportunity to develop and market innovative emergency beacons with integrated signal technologies and long-lasting battery life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Grid Multimedia Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-messenger-plus.md) - [Adventurer Connectivity Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offgrid-satellite-communicator.md) - [Wilderness GPS Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-battery-powered-asset.md) - [Compact Smart Buoys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-buoy.md) - [Emergency Item Tracker Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebblebee-alert.md) - [Satellite Connectivity GPS Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-navigation-device.md) - [Wearable Satellite Communicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-global-hotspot.md) - [Satellite Communication Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-messenger.md) - [Tactical Satellite Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-mini-3.md)