I pretty much agree with Rick. The subscription fee for Spot is outrageous. I like the "I'm okay for now" feature, but not at that yearly cost.

I actually (less than an hour and half ago) bit the bullet and ordered an McMurdo Fast Find 210 PLB with GPS. It's a 5.3 oz, $300 major OUCH! However, I'm going on a six-day solo on the Tuscarora in less than two weeks, and everyone is freaking out. Not a friggin' soul cares about the planning I've been doing since 2007, they all just think it's too dangerous. The only folks who understand the need to do this are right here on this forum. I'd probably have gotten away without one on this trip, but I'm planning to do the whole trail this year - that's a lot more solo trips.

Thanks for listening . . .