Thread: Gear You're really glad you bought.

Originally Posted by planenutz

@R92

Thanks a heap for taking the time to put those words down, much appreciated. Its good to know what you can expect if it all goes bad.

I find it all very interesting. As you say, knowing there's a rescue underway is in itself priceless... otherwise you'd be erecting an emergency shelter, making plans for the night and a multitude of other tasks not necessarily required. On the flipside, if you were expecting to be hauled out but had to spend the night out due to a rescue being unavailable, then at least you can mentally prepare yourself and make a better camp knowing you're going to need it.

Also interesting that they didn't close off the SOS activation until the client was in hospital. Good to get closure I guess.

Fantastic. Thank you.

I have an old PLB (battery now U/S) I used to take only on major trips as it was quite heavy. I taught my son how to operate it but had to instill in him the understanding that if he activated it, he needed to plan to stay the night and at best expect rescue the following day. I remember him being quite shocked by this... his initial expectation being almost immediately recovery. PLB's and especially the inReach mini are so much smaller and lighter now that carrying them on your person -where they should be - is no longer a burden.

No worries. Definitely something I hope to never have to do again but very happy the systems work and he is ok. I froze my ass off waiting with him. It got down to -5° in a couple hours at 3500ft. I had to run up and back from camp a few times to bring him stuff but didnt look after myself. Got sweaty and then bloody cold when not moving.
Never knew you could break a leg, let alone a femur just by turning around to look at something but there ya go. You can.

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