SPOT-1 Satellite Messenger

“http://www.findmespot.com/Home.aspx

Anyone own one of these ?”

“no”

“Captain Jack aka meangreen used one on his Grand Canyon trip and raved about it. Theres a thread here somewhere...about two weeks ago...or it maybe on his grand canyon thread.

edit: check here http://www.thebackpacker.com/trailtalk/thread/49766,-1.php
last edited: 4/08/08 11:56:39 AM”

“I have a PLB.”

“I own one. It works well. Very cool device. We did find some message delays (maintenance issues we were told) that were significant. So it won't replace your most important piece of gear... Your brain... Well 2nd most important at least. :)”