# Location-Connected Lifejackets The Ahti X1 Water Lifejackets Track the Whereabouts of the Wearer By M | Published 2016-06-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-lifejacket References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/06/13/smart-survival-at-sea/) & [form.de](http://form.de/en/news/ahti-x1-mats-loenngren-gold-award-professionals) For consumers looking for an added level of security and safety when out on the water, the [Ahti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-chair-1) X1 Lifejackets are specially designed with added tech features to allow consumers to [track their location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt) and whereabouts through their smartphone. The added feature is designed exclusively for crisis and emergency situations allowing the wearer's location to be displayed to friends, family and loved ones if needed. When out on the water there are many instances for potential emergencies to occur, and being able to track one's location ensures that all passengers on engine or man-powered boats can be accounted for. The Ahti X1 Lifejackets incldue an [embedded GPS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-quatix-8-pro), LED lights and self-inflation design to increase the safety of the wearer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Location-connected Lifejackets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating location tracking technology into lifejackets for enhanced safety and emergency response. - **Crisis and Emergency Wearable Tech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing wearable technology specifically designed for crisis and emergency situations. - **Water Safety Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative tech features in lifejackets to increase water safety and security. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating advanced technologies into outdoor recreational equipment, such as lifejackets. - **Marine Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative safety solutions for the marine industry through the integration of tech features in lifejackets. - **Emergency Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with emergency services to develop wearable technology that aids in emergency response and crisis management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Location-Tracking Safety Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-protect-gps-tracker.md) - [Health-Tracking Swimmer Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soswim-safety-bracelet.md) - [Lifesaving Swimming Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-vest.md) - [Self-Inflating Kids Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swimwear.md) - [All-in-One GPS Guide Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-gps-guide.md) - [Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifeline-canada.md) - [Compact Smart Buoys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-buoy.md) - [Under-Arm Rescue Floatation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ua80-evolution-vest.md) - [Enhanced Connectivity Pet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life360-pet-gps.md)