[pct-l] Emergency Devices

[ned at mountaineducation.org]

Just keep in mind that any true emergency will take longer to activate via a 
SPOT than a sat phone or PLB. According to the Air Force Captain (these are 
the guys that watch the whole country for emergency beacons) who taught a 
National Response Course I attended a few weeks ago, the best way to get 
help right now is via the PLB or sat phone.



"Just remember, Be Careful out there!"

Ned Tibbits, Director
Mountain Education
1106A Ski Run Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150
    P: 888-996-8333
    F: 530-541-1456
    C: 530-721-1551
    http://www.mountaineducation.org
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Edward Anderson" <mendoridered at yahoo.com>
To: "dan kayser" <yoyodadio at msn.com>
Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 5:39 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Emergency Devices


Definitely - get the SPOT. I used one in both 2008 & 2009 and was able to
successfully send my wife "I'M OK" messages every night when I got to a 
camp -
all the way through from border to border. All of my messages got through 
and
that gave my wife great peace of mind. I also had a cell phone along but was
rarely able to use it while on the trail. The SPOT also has a "I need help 
from
friends" button, a tracking button (your family could follow your progress 
in
real time every 10 minutes on Google satellite pictures of your location) 
and,
very important, a "911" button for a real emergency.

MendoRider/Ed Anderson




________________________________
From: dan kayser <yoyodadio at msn.com>
To: PCT <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Fri, November 26, 2010 1:51:22 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Emergency Devices


I am planning a PCT NOBO thru hike in 2011. I have always prefered to
communicate to family that I am ok by calling using a calling card when I 
get to
town. This is my first long hike and my family is strongly encouraging me to
carry something for emergencies. My family would like me to carry some kind 
of
emergency device. They are willing to pay the cost. I am curious as to what
others have carried ( cell phone vs SPOT) and the pros and cons of these 
devices
or others.

Thanks,

Dan
_______________________________________________
Pct-L mailing list
Pct-L at backcountry.net
To unsubcribe, or change options visit:
http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l

List Archives:
http://mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l/




_______________________________________________
Pct-L mailing list
Pct-L at backcountry.net
To unsubcribe, or change options visit:
http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l

List Archives:
http://mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l/

__________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature 
database 5648 (20101125) __________

The message was checked by ESET Smart Security.

http://www.eset.com