The Ultimate Skyscraper Escape Tool

Whether or not you're terrified of heights, the prospect of being in a skyscraper without a viable escape route when an emergency hits is, well, terrifying. But now there's a way to ensure such a scenario doesn't end in death, thanks to the SkySaver.

Packed into a lightweight backpack, the portable and fire-resistant escape system can easily be stashed in a closet. So when sh*t hits the fan, and you have no other way out but down through a window, you simply strap it on and attach the cable to a secure anchor point (radiator, sturdy desk).

Once you exit, it'll automatically lower you at a speed of around two meters per second via a built-in auto-braking system. Think of it as a knotted bed sheet rappel line devised by Jason Bourne. Or as a bed sheet to sneak out of your parents' house. Either way, picture it working really well and lowering you down safely. 

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Depending on the height of the building, the pack is available in two models: 160-foot and a 260-foot versions, both of which can carry a load of up to 290 pounds, a figure that should give you even more reason to eat a salad for lunch today.


Joe McGauley is a senior editor at Supercompressor. He'd actually enjoy the occasional fire drill if they involved getting to try these out.