Helping You Get Back Safe.

Avalanche survival gear, designed to extend survival times during burial in an avalanche or tree well by 90 minutes.

Safeback SBX

Air supply system for snow burial, clinically proven to stabilize blood oxygen levels of buried victims, extending their survival window without a mouthpiece. On a full batteries, the system will run for at least 90 minutes.

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How SBX Works

Active Air Supply for Snow Burial

SBX creates an airflow through the snow, supplying the breathing area with fresh air. This secures access to oxygen and pushes away excess CO2. Avalanche snow contains a high volume of air, which SBX uses to supply oxygen to the victim. Air is pumped into the backpack, and through hoses on the shoulder straps, to postpone aspyxia.

We've put SBX to the test.

The studies below have all been carried out by independent researchers looking to test the viability of our concept, and measure the effect of our snow safety system.

Independent Medical Trial: Full Burial Testing

Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, after an avalanche simulation in 2023, where 24 volunteers were buried to test and better understand the effects of Safeback SBX.

Prevalence of Patent Airways in Critical Burial

The aim of this review is to provide insight into the prevalence of airway patency and air pocket in critically buried avalanche victims.

Medical Needs of Snow Burial Victims

Based on the problem set of oxygen deprivation during avalanche burial, independent medical trials were conducted by the Mountain Medical Research Group at the University of Bergen.

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5 years of advanced research and development have led to a simple and elegant system for the user.

Our Mission is to Save Lives.

Innovation in avalanche safety has been greatly focused on the users above the snow, either to reduce the likelihood of burial or speed up rescue. Safeback has spent 5 years focusing on the victim under the snow to bring SBX to the market - designed to keep victims breathing until they can be rescued.

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