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That’s what they’re called! Personal locator beacons. The name was escaping me.
Anyway, I just think people are little too dependent on phones and service. Different now a bit with the latest iphone allowing some sat e911 sms features. I rarely get service when I go out camping, personally.
That’s assuming you have cell service. Lots of outdoors places do not. Satphone / locator devices are a good idea though.
Even if your destination doesn’t have signal, it will still be useful for part of the journey.
I do also have a PLB for this reason.
That’s what they’re called! Personal locator beacons. The name was escaping me.
Anyway, I just think people are little too dependent on phones and service. Different now a bit with the latest iphone allowing some sat e911 sms features. I rarely get service when I go out camping, personally.
Better than nothing.
Sure, you can always use it to play solitare or as a light, compass, etc.
Phones are excellent for navigation, and there are multiple topo maps available that can be downloaded and used offline.
Paper maps and compass.