Which PLB is best? Is ResQLink a good one?
Which PLB is best? Is ResQLink a good one?
I am adventurous and try to be as protected as possible. As a mom of 2 i wouldnt forgive me for not taking precautions. Thanks soooo much for ur advice )
- vibramhead
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Re: Which PLB is best? Is ResQLink a good one?
I have the ResQLink, but fortunately, I've never had to use it. It's very light and compact. I believe all PLBs must meet government standards, so I assume the reliability of the various models out there is comparable. A search & rescue expert named Doug Ritter evaluates devices like this. Check out his review.
Re: Which PLB is best? Is ResQLink a good one?
Thx! Is it easy to find it there in Portland in retail stores? I was planning to buy it once in there.
- vibramhead
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Re: Which PLB is best? Is ResQLink a good one?
Yes, it's at REI.
Re: Which PLB is best? Is ResQLink a good one?
Just bought it there from here (Houston, Tx) and will pick up when i get to Portland Cant wait! N now i feel safer.
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Re: Which PLB is best? Is ResQLink a good one?
It's great that you'll be carrying a PLB. I know that for me, carrying one gives my wife some peace of mind. But more important than a PLB is the basic equipment that any hiker should carry. Opinions differ on what should be in the "essentials" list, but for me, it's the following:
1. Rain shell
2. Extra warm clothes
3. Map
4. Whistle
5. Fire starter stuff (waterproof matches, lighter, tinder)
6. Extra food
7. Water and purification tablets
8. Compass
9. First aid kit
10. Emergency shelter (e.g., space blanket
For some, a knife is essential. I carry a small one, but I'm not convinced it matters that much.
All of this costs little, compared to a PLB.
1. Rain shell
2. Extra warm clothes
3. Map
4. Whistle
5. Fire starter stuff (waterproof matches, lighter, tinder)
6. Extra food
7. Water and purification tablets
8. Compass
9. First aid kit
10. Emergency shelter (e.g., space blanket
For some, a knife is essential. I carry a small one, but I'm not convinced it matters that much.
All of this costs little, compared to a PLB.
Re: Which PLB is best? Is ResQLink a good one?
ok, let's see...
1. Rain shell (yes!; it is just a Cooleman that comes with pants, is it ok?)
2. Extra warm clothes (even in summer? if so, what for example?)
3. Map (yes!) (and gps in phone and in watch)
4. Whistle (yes!)
5. Fire starter stuff (waterproof matches, lighter, tinder) (yes!)
6. Extra food (yes!)
7. Water and purification tablets (yes!, got the Steripen)
8. Compass (yes! a plastic one, in cell, and in watch)
9. First aid kit (yes! and a magnifier glass to be able to read the unreadable!)
10. Emergency shelter (e.g., space blanket) (yes! the one that comes in the emergency kit)
Also, knife, multitool, deet, afterbite, disposable gloves to help others in case of bleeding, flash light, extr5a batteries.
So far so good! And i dont kno how i fit all that in a 12L pack! Lol... I will look like a Xmas tree with everything hanging from hooks!
1. Rain shell (yes!; it is just a Cooleman that comes with pants, is it ok?)
2. Extra warm clothes (even in summer? if so, what for example?)
3. Map (yes!) (and gps in phone and in watch)
4. Whistle (yes!)
5. Fire starter stuff (waterproof matches, lighter, tinder) (yes!)
6. Extra food (yes!)
7. Water and purification tablets (yes!, got the Steripen)
8. Compass (yes! a plastic one, in cell, and in watch)
9. First aid kit (yes! and a magnifier glass to be able to read the unreadable!)
10. Emergency shelter (e.g., space blanket) (yes! the one that comes in the emergency kit)
Also, knife, multitool, deet, afterbite, disposable gloves to help others in case of bleeding, flash light, extr5a batteries.
So far so good! And i dont kno how i fit all that in a 12L pack! Lol... I will look like a Xmas tree with everything hanging from hooks!
- vibramhead
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Re: Which PLB is best? Is ResQLink a good one?
Great! The extra warm clothes I carry vary depending on the season and elevation of the hike. I almost always carry a light fleece pullover, fleece gloves, and fleece cap. If I'm at high elevation, I carry a thin down jacket as well. My thought is that, if I sprained a knee and had to spend a night out, I'd want enough to stay warm.