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Most efficient way to send messages with no cell signal ??
I see. Spot gen 3 doesn't have a monthly plan - they have monthly PAYMENT plan. Kinda sneaky the way they word it. The SPOTX has a true monthly plan and it looks like 1 month would cost you $40 for Flex Basic, and of course you have to buy a SPOTX ($199 - $250). I can't see any additional...- dla
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Most efficient way to send messages with no cell signal ??
Wow! I thought Spot had a monthly plan now? some bathroom reading material ACR Resqlink, McMurdo Fastfind, etc. PLUS are your cheapest way to signal an emergency. If Spot had a monthly (which I thought they did) then the Gen 3 messenger would be cheapest way to let's loved ones know where you...- dla
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- Forum: Trail Camera / GPS / Mapping Software
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In Reach vs Spot X
Tracking gives SAR a leg up in case you can't push the button, batteries die, unit croaks, etc. That's why it is important. -
In Reach vs Spot X
Aren't you the person who doesn't understand the need for tracking? Pardon me, but if you don't understand the value of tracking, then I think you're being a bit dramatic when you talk about "cheap out a couple hundred dollars on a sub par unit when it could mean life of death." I get that you... -
In Reach vs Spot X
Ruger American is a distant "second place" to Tika T3 Hunter, but the Ruger will get the job done at a lower entry price. Spot has it's place. Can you see that? -
In Reach vs Spot X
"Do you happen to work for Spot or be some type of representative for Spot?" Really? What would the purpose be for that question? What bearing would it have on the discussion? Was it a compliment and I just missed it? Or are you implying that anyone with intelligent remarks must work for the... -
In Reach vs Spot X
And this is what happens when someone disagrees - character smear. If I have made a false statement - point it out. It is OK to like Garmin's products - in fact I think they have better features even though they are more expensive. But I also see the value in Spot's product line. Garmin really... -
In Reach vs Spot X
Because Globalstar is making money on Spot, so Spot wasn't for sale. Delorme didn't have the cash to continue product development. I don't like Garmin's first two products, but the Mini is great and the new 66i is potentially the best of breed. -
In Reach vs Spot X
But you were likely swayed by angry people posting on forums, people too dumb to use Spot correctly writing scathing reviews. The criticisms about Spot's customer service and billing practices were deserved (although they've changed both). Funny, but Delorme used the same predatory billing... -
Chainsaws
16" bar and 45cc (~3hp) will cover 99% of your cutting tasks. And you'll appreciate the light weight. Sometimes guys buy too big a saw and then groan everytime they need to use it. I use an old Husqvarna 345 and love it. Drain the fuel and run it dry for storage and it will last forever. -
In Reach vs Spot X
I just want to focus on those two. I'm an 11 year SPOT user - all 3 generations of messengers. I've hiked, fished and hunted all over Oregon and Idaho. I'm older now, family is raised, wife is still with me after 38 years and grandkids think I'm fun. I have no idea how many multi-day trips I've... -
In Reach vs Spot X
I love how people are swayed by 3rd hand horror stories and mindless fables. The fact is that Garmin's InReach product line is the better mousetrap. But you're going to pay more for it. Spot's SPOTX is pretty good and costs less. And if you don't need 2-way communication - which 99.5% of... -
Lap these rings????
#3 - the screws aren't "torque to yield" - so you should be able to reuse them. I think acetone will remove loctite blue. -
S&W 329 PD .44 ammo
Bummer that Federal 300gr cast core has been discontinued. You can check out HSM as well - they had a good 300gr load. I personally like a ~300gr WFN @~110fps. Some info:329pd info -
S&W 329 PD .44 ammo
To me, "a true bear gun", isn't the one you left in the truck cause it is too heavy to carry. The 329 is THE best carrying 44mag period. If a fellow feels under-gunned, then they should step up to a 454, 480, etc. -
Glock 10mm questions
G20. Make a non-drop free magazine - you don't want a magazine getting separated from the pistol in the heat of the moment. Make sure the grip isn't slippery. Hardcastle or fmg is best. -
Best rifle/caliber for entry level mule deer and elk hunter?
As pointed out earlier, it depends on where you're hunting. E.g. hunting in the sage brush often requires sneaking into an elevated position or pulling off a standing shot - cause you're not going to lay on your belly and see over the sage. Hunting timber often requires mounting the rifle and... -
Best rifle/caliber for entry level mule deer and elk hunter?
Ya know, the biggest struggle is to learn to shoot. I'm not talking about sitting at a bench , but rather hunting shots. Among other things, learning to shoot requires shooting - and lots of it. So I usually recommend a cartridge available in Remington Express (green/yellow) box less than... -
Weird results first time reloading for my .270win
First, leave off the sky screens on cloudy days. And bring a 22lr or BB gun to sanity check the Chrono setup. Second, try a different powder. H4350, SuperPerformance, etc. Last, look up "ladder test". I think you should probably work in half grain increments. -
Fire starters
That's interesting. I've found that lightly vasolline coated cotton balls light with a spark. Coating them with Vicks would be more "dual use" to me cause I like the menthol and eucalyptus.
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