I was coerced into carrying a tracker by grandma and the kids. Now I love it. I used to leave detailed itineraries, with a, b, and c options in case of late snow or high water. Now, I just send an OK at the trailhead so they know where I am starting and let the tracker send out a location every ten minutes. (in reality, it varies from 2-20 minutes, depending on signal strength.) This has given me a world of freedom. Now, I can vary my plans at will, knowing they can track my location if something does go wrong. The add on extaction insurance is also a peace of mind if I should need a helicopter ride back to my car.:tinysmile_twink_t2:Somewhere down the road, I'll probably get a tracker just for everyone's peace of mind.
I agree. Why would you sit around and drink beer when you can go hiking and drink beer?Mostly by myself, my friends would rather sit around and drink beer, not me.
Most places I hike there is no cellphone coverage.I mostly go with someone. I think it is safer this way. You never know when you might need help. Yes I know that is what cell phones are for.
If I'm hiking where there is cell phone coverage, I'm not far enough back there yet.Most places I hike there is no cellphone coverage.