P.L.B - 11/09/12
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There have been some pretty lengthy discussions in this forum about having a P.L.B. with you in the back country.
This story is a perfect example of how they can save your life.
http://missoulian.com/news/state-an...c42b37c-29c0-11e2-9170-001a4bcf887a.html
I know some guys feel that it ruins the purity of the wilderness experience, but you can bet your ass this guy and his family are glad he had one.
I carry the DeLorme InReach which allows two way text messaging when paired with a smart phone.
There have been some pretty lengthy discussions in this forum about having a P.L.B. with you in the back country.
This story is a perfect example of how they can save your life.
http://missoulian.com/news/state-an...
I know some guys feel that it ruins the purity of the wilderness experience, but you can bet your ass this guy and his family are glad he had one.
I carry the DeLorme InReach which allows two way text messaging when paired with a smart phone.