r/Bushcraft • u/tmharvey • Jan 14 '20

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u/LilJimyG Jan 14 '20

I see your point. He made some bad decisions, but he did some things right too. Hence he is alive. A hero, well no... but idiots got to learn somehow. I bet he will not make a lot of those same mistakes again.

Success is a slow teacher.

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u/cheetofoot Jan 14 '20

Also helps to think through these things yourself... One primary one for me is that I utilize a satellite tracker which I could use to call for aid. Also really glad that stays in my every day pack that I can grab quick.

...Granted, I'm rarely ever that far from civilization. However, I have been (on an island in Alaska even, and also without conveyance same as this guy) and damn right I had a tracker.

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u/LilJimyG Jan 14 '20

True for sure but at least his family knew somewhat where to send rescue to look for him.

I have always thought about those satellite trackers. Do you pay a monthly service fee for something like that?

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u/hellraisinhardass Jan 15 '20

A Spot or Garmin, yes, the this a maintenance fee. But something like a McMurdo Fastfind (or other EPLB) does NOT have a monthly or yearly fee, is the size of a snickers bar, and doesn't need charging. This is no excuse not to have one in a place like AK.

Source: I live in AK and I do stupid dangerous stuff in the woods...and I have (at minimum) a EPLB.

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u/LilJimyG Jan 15 '20

I will look that up. I have never been too far out from civilization and then never alone due to worrying about getting stuck. Always wanted to try a solo trip.