Which PLB is best? Is ResQLink a good one?

gaby · Post by **gaby** » June 5th, 2013, 10:27 am

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

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vibramhead · Post by **vibramhead** » June 5th, 2013, 3:19 pm

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.

gaby · Post by **gaby** » June 6th, 2013, 9:49 am

Thx! Is it easy to find it there in Portland in retail stores? I was planning to buy it once in there.

vibramhead · Post by **vibramhead** » June 6th, 2013, 10:07 am

Yes, it's at REI.

gaby · Post by **gaby** » June 6th, 2013, 2:21 pm

Just bought it there from here (Houston, Tx) and will pick up when i get to Portland

Cant wait! N now i feel safer.

vibramhead · Post by **vibramhead** » June 6th, 2013, 6:26 pm

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.

gaby · Post by **gaby** » June 6th, 2013, 7:22 pm

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!

vibramhead · Post by **vibramhead** » June 8th, 2013, 7:51 am

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.

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