[pct-l] Spot GPS locator with text messeging

[Kathleen Salmon]

My mom recently bought me a Spot. Overall I'm pleased with it. However, it
does require a clear view of the sky to transmit messages. I have yet to
take it through trees, but it doesn't seem to transmit well from a pocket.

My mom purchased the 'SpotTracking' feature so my progress will be tracked
every 10 minutes. In order for the tracking to work well I am going to
make a mesh pocket on top of my pack for the Spot. That's my tip.

I think the greatest thing about the Spot is how much it has calmed my mom.

Kathleen