tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post6079609982063050009..comments2024-02-23T06:20:54.048-08:00Comments on Life's Little Adventures: Sending Out an SOSJim and Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-88300934517313596252015-05-28T08:21:54.259-07:002015-05-28T08:21:54.259-07:00Now I want one. Now I want one. Kimbopolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05702789278570839179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-7394612245715970152015-05-28T05:56:17.951-07:002015-05-28T05:56:17.951-07:00Hi guys, I am trying to catch up on blogs on this ...Hi guys, I am trying to catch up on blogs on this foggy day in St. John, New Brunswick! I have have been thinking of getting one of these for a while. Even though I don't do as much off the beaten path trips like you guys, it still makes sense since most of my hiking is solo. Thanks for the reviews, it might make it easier to decide what I should do! <br />PamPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607291963051991921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-30068353552405312472015-05-25T13:42:06.719-07:002015-05-25T13:42:06.719-07:00You're welcome.You're welcome.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-28916896474915842752015-05-25T11:35:49.122-07:002015-05-25T11:35:49.122-07:00Interesting. I don't think we hike enough to b...Interesting. I don't think we hike enough to be worth it, but it's a good idea. Ron even read it, gaget guy that he is. And now I have that song stuck in my head. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09194492868885093754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-64238044887269785972015-05-24T21:03:10.523-07:002015-05-24T21:03:10.523-07:00Thank you for the info. We've been thinking ab...Thank you for the info. We've been thinking about getting a satelite phone, but this is a much more economical solution Karen @ Sock Monkey Trekkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15058215094492319695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-24057697399312828942015-05-24T09:12:31.651-07:002015-05-24T09:12:31.651-07:00Those are good for solo travelers, wherever we are...Those are good for solo travelers, wherever we are. I like the kind my parents had - it was a pendant they wore around their necks on a chain and they just pushed a button. Then Emergency responders came. Totally different gadget, but good for people who live in a house and can register with the nearest police/hospital. Thanks for the latest info on this type of emergency device.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-55566469904005607702015-05-24T08:04:33.909-07:002015-05-24T08:04:33.909-07:00Nice post and good ideas. Since I travel solo, I h...Nice post and good ideas. Since I travel solo, I have been thinking about getting one.<br />GarthGarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12187567989527518233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-10599187212089166182015-05-24T06:31:31.651-07:002015-05-24T06:31:31.651-07:00Thanks for this great post. I have been back and f...Thanks for this great post. I have been back and forth about the need and the choices. We take our phones for granted right now and know that we won't have that luxury in many places "out there". Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-13602275451055779372015-05-24T05:53:35.471-07:002015-05-24T05:53:35.471-07:00That's a great idea and I'm going to look ...That's a great idea and I'm going to look into this. Our very first time boondocking (2 years ago), we had zero cell service. And someone in the campsite near us had a seizure and they came running to our RV for help. Of course we couldn't do much since we didn't have service either - eventually someone in their group drove until they found a cell signal and called for help. The man was fine, thank goodness, but it was a scary experience. So I guess it's kind of stupid that we've never bought something like this ourselves! Off to research now....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-62208392479806724112015-05-24T05:47:47.265-07:002015-05-24T05:47:47.265-07:00Bobbie has a 1987 model flip phone that doesn'...Bobbie has a 1987 model flip phone that doesn't do "Text," so be sure to send your SOS to me… but I hope I never hear from you :). Now with this safety net in place you have no excuse to not venture further, higher, deeper into the wilds!!! Be sure to buy trail insurance so you don't have to pay for your rescue, tho. :)Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-6877636725811576472015-05-24T05:21:10.367-07:002015-05-24T05:21:10.367-07:00Good idea! Thanks for the great write up.Good idea! Thanks for the great write up.Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-2563122771099629792015-05-24T00:08:56.546-07:002015-05-24T00:08:56.546-07:00Thanks again for the advice on this. Still lookin...Thanks again for the advice on this. Still looking into and and will consider it as I do a lot of hiking on my own besides hiking with Steve.DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-50131924884694519822015-05-23T20:21:34.274-07:002015-05-23T20:21:34.274-07:00We've had a SPOT since early version 1 that ha...We've had a SPOT since early version 1 that has never been used to send an SOS, but is often used as an end-of-day campsite location announcement. If I were buying today, it would definitely be the InReach for the 2 way messaging capability. Just Finding Our Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949946888771199142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-235757547926553472015-05-23T20:13:50.892-07:002015-05-23T20:13:50.892-07:00That is one sophisticated sounding device. I sure...That is one sophisticated sounding device. I sure hope you don't have to use it for anything more than a text to Mark and Bobbie. Also hope people don't abuse it's use unless truly an emergency.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-46823066439222594042015-05-23T19:11:54.178-07:002015-05-23T19:11:54.178-07:00Looks like a great device! I wish we could commun...Looks like a great device! I wish we could communicate with ours. This was a good choice especially of you don't have someone who can get you the help you need. Like Gayle said in her email, I hope we never need to use it:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-778756295281938612015-05-23T14:35:49.390-07:002015-05-23T14:35:49.390-07:00Our friends, Pam and John, bought a PLB this year....Our friends, Pam and John, bought a PLB this year. What a great idea. Especially when you are waaaaay out and off the beaten path. Hope you never have to use it. I am sure it gives you peace of mind. Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.com