Missing hunters in Colorado

[mtnbound]

Don't you have to actually activate one of those? To clarify, the nature of my question is, 1) I know virtually nothing about these devices, and 2) if someone just disappeared, what device would make it easiest to track them? And always-on kind of thing, something that automatically pings every few minutes, etc.

Garmin, with its mapshare link, allows anyone with that link to see your last position. If your InReach is set to default, it automatically sends your location every 10 minutes. Anyone with that mapshare link can also ping your location to get a current location.

 

[mtnbound]

Don't you have to actually activate one of those? To clarify, the nature of my question is, 1) I know virtually nothing about these devices, and 2) if someone just disappeared, what device would make it easiest to track them? And always-on kind of thing, something that automatically pings every few minutes, etc.

Yes, you have to push the SOS button, which is the issue with any unit that requires a physical response from its owner. What if you are unconscious? For a phone-based satellite system that requires you to move to get a signal, what if you can't move to get a satellite lock? That's why I prefer an InReach and its mapshare feature.

 

[Taudisio]

I haven’t been in that country, but some of those contour lines look pretty close together. Hope they come out alright and they are just munching on backstraps.

 

[7mm-08]

I carry a few of these whistles, pack and bino harness. They are so cheap they are essentially free and weigh nothing. Good to hand out liberally to partners. Can be heard for a mile or so.

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I carry a few of these whistles, pack and bino harness. They are so cheap they are essentially free and weigh nothing. Good to hand out liberally to partners. Can be heard for a mile or so.

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Could you provide additional information on these? Manufacturer, model, vender would be appreciated.

 

[TexasCub]

Keep in mind that any satellite messenger has a much weaker signal than a PLB 1.7W vs 5w. If you’re in the canopy it makes a huge difference especially if you’re injured. PLB uses Govt satellites with a way more powerful signal as opposed to the iridium/Globalstar satellites used by the messengers, once again less chance of no reception. The messengers are great if you want to text while out of a data area, share maps with I don’t know who because if I’m lost or hurt I’d rather have the rescuers know my exact location vs my wife or buddy 1600 miles away trying to convey that, if you want the most reliable I need help now tool it’s a PLB, and a good one can be had for about $400 and up.

 

[180ls1]

Could you provide additional information on these? Manufacturer, model, vender would be appreciated.

I forget and don't feel like digging through my purchase history as I got a huge pack and its been years.

I think its identical to these. I'd give them a toot to make sure they work before you pack them. It's honestly wild how far they do on a quiet cool AM.

Amazon.com : Dimeho 120 PCS Emergency Whistles Aluminum Survival Whistle with Keychain Defense Alarm Loud Sound Sturdy Light for Outdoor Camping Hiking Hunting Boating Fishing Sports : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Dimeho 120 PCS Emergency Whistles Aluminum Survival Whistle with Keychain Defense Alarm Loud Sound Sturdy Light for Outdoor Camping Hiking Hunting Boating Fishing Sports : Sports & Outdoors

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[BBob]

Those little towns along the CO/NM border and some of the people there are sketchy.

That’s for sure.

 

[RockAndSage]

Yes, you have to push the SOS button, which is the issue with any unit that requires a physical response from its owner. What if you are unconscious? For a phone-based satellite system that requires you to move to get a signal, what if you can't move to get a satellite lock? That's why I prefer an InReach and its mapshare feature.

Great info in all of your responses - thank you.