Woods Adds RECCO Reflectors To New Products
Following the most recent RECCO detector network placement in Newfoundland, the RECCO network continues to focus on improving searchability in Canada and across North America. The integration of RECCO reflectors in Woods outerwear connects even more North Americans to a global system offering improved outdoor searchability in the event of an emergency.
“Partnering with RECCO for Woods and Ripzone enables our product development team to collaborate with industry-leading partners who bring proven innovation and established brand recognition. By naturally integrating RECCO reflectors into our product lines, we build and deliver high-performance products that strengthen customer trust through real-world functionality and recognized value. This partnership reinforces our dedication to providing reliable, innovative solutions that meet the evolving outdoor needs of Canadians.”
The RECCO network is currently used in 900+ locations in 32 countries, through search-and-rescue organizations and ski resorts. The RECCO system’s use has been growing in recent years with the advent of a helicopter-based detector unit in 2016, expanding the RECCO system from winter searches to all-season use for locating lost hikers, mountain bikers and mountaineers.
The RECCO helicopter detector can quickly search large areas, covering a square kilometer in six minutes. Along with helping reduce search times for missing people, the helicopter-based detector can reduce the time and risk exposure for rescue workers during missions. There is also a handheld RECCO detector more commonly used to search efficiently in snowy conditions for avalanche rescues. Currently, there are 43 RECCO SAR Helicopter Detectors globally, with 14 located in North America, 28 units deployed across Europe and one in Nepal.
The collection will be available October 2025 in Sport Chek and Sports Experts stores across Canada.
