Great answers. I am a mostly solo hiker. You might also want to look into Spot it is a satellite messenger. When in the backcountry you can send for help if you need it and if you are okay you can send a message to up to 10 (I think) people. It is a subscription, so some $ but it might help your family and you feel better about your backcountry safety. http://www.findmespot.com/en/


Edited by Tango (04/27/10 12:15 AM)
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