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TheSorcerersCat t1_itl58yr wrote

Reply to comment by joys_face in A train passenger saw a woman waving for help. It was a hiker who'd been missing. by guanaco55

The Garmin inreach is about $500CAD.

In my opinion it's worth saving for if you're going out of service area.

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joys_face t1_itl8ibo wrote

Plus the ongoing fees. It certainly makes me nervous not to have one!

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TheSorcerersCat t1_itlaw4g wrote

I've never used a personal locator beacon but that would be my next best choice. They don't usually require a subscription.

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