More than 10,000 vehicles have been recalled in Canada due to a wiring issue that could cause an airbag to randomly inflate.

Electric fan-powered airbags aren’t exactly new, but Arc’teryx’s new Micon LiTRIC™ puts the tech in a lightweight 32L backpack that actually makes sense to carry.

This bag uses Arc’teryx’s LiTRIC™ airbag system. It’s powered by a lithium-ion battery and ultracapacitors that use a high-powered fan to inflate the airbag. The airbag itself is made of burly ...