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Can't comment on the watch but I've got an ACR PLB and a nautilus lifeline. The ACR can be had for $199 (satellite) right now I believe, nautilus is around $300 (vhf). The older generation nautilus is more desirable as it not only transmits your location via VHF, but it also has a 2 way radio. | |||
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You need a gshock and a separate sat phone in a small Pelican case. That is what I have carried for the last 20 or so expeditions in the BWCA and the Primitive Management Areas I have ventured into. Glock 20 in also a companion when not in Canada. It is too easy to hurt a dressy watch like that while constantly lifting canoes over trees and carrying 60# rucks over tough terrain. One small pin on that watch is all that separates it from the depths of the lake. Keep it at home so you can look like a adventurer and use the gshock on your trips. __________________________ Keep your rotor in the green The aircraft in trim Your time over target short Make it count | |||
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Chilihead and Barbeque Aficionado |
Very good advice here. I would not wear a high-end Swiss watch while hiking/canoeing/camping. The Emergency watch was a decent solution for the well-to-do pilot 20 years ago, but now you would want a sat phone or other more affordable, technologically advanced device. _________________________ 2nd Amendment Defender The Second Amendment is not about hunting or sport shooting. | |||
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Interesting watch Ronin. I have no comments on the watch itself but I was wondering what you and other frequent visitors to the BWCA carry for protection and how you carry it. | |||
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Semper Fi - 1775 |
I used to carry my Sig 229 plus extra mag. It was HEAVY and always in the way; after doing this for many years of hiking/camping without incident from either four or two legged animals, I changed course. I'm no longer as concerned with fending off multiple bad guys in the backwoods or a pack of crazed wolves. My biggest realistic concern is a lone trouble maker causing issues on the trail or campsites. I spose I could run into an aggressive blackbear, but I sure hope I could just scare him away. All that said, I got tired of the weight and having to break down and clean the Sig if it rained or I got wet; so now I carry a .44 Taurus Tracker in a Maxpedition bag. It has a 4" barrel and is only 3# loaded so not too heavy. Also carry one additional speedloader. ___________________________ All it takes...is all you got. ____________________________ For those who have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ | |||
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| Semper Fi - 1775 |
Currently I wear my Suunto and keep a SPOT in my backpack. Being realistic, I'd probably crack the crystal on my first portage! ___________________________ All it takes...is all you got. ____________________________ For those who have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ | |||
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eh-TEE-oh-clez |
Ah. Didn't realize the new one uses the 406 band. | |||
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אַרְיֵה |
Here is a selection of personal emergency locator beacons, current design / manufacture, in the $150 to $400 range. This online vendor, Aircraft Spruce, is one of the largest sellers of aviation-related stuff. I have purchased many things from them, including aircraft batteries, tires, headsets, and other. While not up to Top Gun Supply standards (to be truthful, no other vendor is), they are solid and reliable. I can say this after many years and thousands of dollars experience with them. הרחפת שלי מלאה בצלופחים | |||
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West Marine is another source and sells all kinds of EPIRBS. ACR electronics makes some of the best EPIRBS. | |||
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| Go ahead punk, make my day |
I had a friend eject but he didn't pull his E-watch. Everyone said he should have, he could have given endorsements for life! But as mentioned, you are far better off with a dedicated means of emergency location. | |||
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Wait until you get the bill for the rescue! _________________________________________ I'm all jacked up on Mountain Dew... | |||
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The Breitling Emergency is not cheap, but one can be had for considerably less than $15large. We trudge on. | |||
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| half-genius, half-wit |
Mine, twelve years old when I got it, was a tad over what is now $7200. tac | |||
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| I will fear no evil.. Psalm 23:4 |
There is one for sale right now for $3,250 on the watchuseek | |||
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| Semper Fi - 1775 |
I saw that. Typically I get my watch ogling at https://www.watchrecon.com/ ___________________________ All it takes...is all you got. ____________________________ For those who have fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ | |||
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| I will fear no evil.. Psalm 23:4 |
Yeah I love WatchRecon. I'm currently on the hunt for my first automatic dress watch. I'm thinking an Omega with leather band. I'm just looking for a super good deal though. | |||
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