Ever have one of those days...

[CS1983]

I fell while hiking alone in the forest recently and shattered a knee cap, broke some ribs, a foot, hit my head pretty good, a few other injuries. Tried to walk out, no go. I had a dying cell and no service. I managed to get a call out despite my location and as I waited for rescue and tried to control bleeding with a belt, the only thing on my mind was my wife. Thinking that I might never see her again, that my life's plans might get snatched in an evening with no warning. Gave me an immense sense of perspective as I wondered why so many other things had power over me daily, yet could not seem less important at the moment. Luckily I have carried that mentality with me a few months later as I relearn to walk and run. For me being alive is a blessing. Sorry for the rant, but yes, most people are so blessed they can't even see their blessing.

SPOT or similar device = the necessary. Glad you were able to get help!

[StagLefty]

Recently read an article about SPOT and it said they were real "spotty" on reliability. This device was recommended for someone who probably spends a lot of outdoor time in remote areas.
https://hikingguy.com/hiking-gear/acr-resqlink-review/

[Bailey Guns]

I fell while hiking alone in the forest recently and shattered a knee cap, broke some ribs, a foot, hit my head pretty good, a few other injuries. Tried to walk out, no go. I had a dying cell and no service. I managed to get a call out despite my location and as I waited for rescue and tried to control bleeding with a belt, the only thing on my mind was my wife. Thinking that I might never see her again, that my life's plans might get snatched in an evening with no warning. Gave me an immense sense of perspective as I wondered why so many other things had power over me daily, yet could not seem less important at the moment. Luckily I have carried that mentality with me a few months later as I relearn to walk and run. For me being alive is a blessing. Sorry for the rant, but yes, most people are so blessed they can't even see their blessing.

Damn, dude!

[Bailey Guns]

I'm really making an effort to focus more on positive stuff than on petty things that serve only to get in the way of, and distract me from, an otherwise blessed life.

Sure, I've had bad times. But overall, life's been pretty good to me. I really need to remember that.

[StagLefty]

I'm really making an effort to focus more on positive stuff than on petty things that serve only to get in the way of, and distract me from, an otherwise blessed life.

Sure, I've had bad times. But overall, life's been pretty good to me. I really need to remember that.

I'm with you on that. If I can't control it I just deal with it and move on. Life is getting shorter now and I there's no reason to add more stress than is necessary.

[BushMasterBoy]

Recently read an article about SPOT and it said they were real "spotty" on reliability. This device was recommended for someone who probably spends a lot of outdoor time in remote areas.
https://hikingguy.com/hiking-gear/acr-resqlink-review/

I have a SPOT messenger. It used to be able to send a message saying I'm OK. After a while that function quit. A company rep assured me the 911 function still worked, but wouldn't let me test it. I wouldn't trust it with my life. It is junk. More corporate scammery...

[StagLefty]

I have a SPOT messenger. It used to be able to send a message saying I'm OK. After a while that function quit. A company rep assured me the 911 function still worked, but wouldn't let me test it. I wouldn't trust it with my life. It is junk. More corporate scammery...

Plus you have to pay a monthly fee for the SPOT don't you ?

[CS1983]

Recently read an article about SPOT and it said they were real "spotty" on reliability. This device was recommended for someone who probably spends a lot of outdoor time in remote areas.
https://hikingguy.com/hiking-gear/acr-resqlink-review/

Nice. Was not aware of this one. I had one of the original SPOT devices. Was kinda big for my preferences. Given that a PLB is not a daily use item, just carry, I like the smaller size of the ACR.

Will look into it.

[KLR650]

SPOT or similar device = the necessary. Glad you were able to get help!

When I called 911, even though I was in emergency power mode and had 1 bar of 1x, 911 was still able to get an approxinate GPS ping on me. I could not tell then where I was, I was miles from a road. We use spot at work,I think it's just a more reliable version of the same or similar system though it works where cells dont.