[pct-l] To SPOT or not to SPOT [AND] Money along the

[Devon Taig]

I would, however, make sure that spouses and significant others understand
that a SPOT can break, get lost, or run out of batteries.  When your loved
ones don't hear from you via your SPOT transmission, will they still rest
easy?
I am a firm believer that everyone should hike their own hike, but I also
think we should all give serious thought to how technologies like a SPOT
transmitter affect our individual experiences in the wilderness. As you
said Ed, we should give just thought to how our decisions affect others
too, but every hiker should ask themselves whether a SPOT takes at least
some of the WILD out of wilderness.

River

On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 2:35 PM, Ed Jarrett <edjarrett at msn.com> wrote:

>
> > With just a map phone and a SPOT it’s too easy to think, “No problem. If
> I
> > get lost, confused, or scared I’ll just punch the panic button then start
> > scanning the horizon for the helicopter that’s coming to pick me up.”
> >
> > Steel-Eye
> On the other hand, being able to push the button every night can greatly
> improve the peace of mind for a spouse not traveling with you, making it
> easier to get away for an extended period.  It would be selfish for me to
> not take them along just to lose a few ounces.
>
> Ed Jarretthttp://aclayjar.blogspot.com/
>
>
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