Topic: keeping in contact in the back country? ( emergency contact)

[toyodaaddict]

I would like to know how do you all keep in contact with civilization while on the trail?
 How can you get assistance in a medical emergency that is beyond your capabilities such as a heart attack or a bad roll over where medical assistance is needed ASAP and you are hours from gravel road let alone cell service? This has been bothering me alot. My dad had a heart attack a while back and I rushed him 5 min down the road to the hospital. Ever sense its been in my head, what if something like that happend on the trail? How can you be prepared/get help?  Thoughts?

[86bobbedtoy]

911 on a cell phone usually works even when you don't have reception. and a emergency radio sends out a signal for help sos

[86bobbedtoy]

and that's the chance we all take.

[toyodaaddict [OP]]

911 on a cell phone usually works even when you don't have reception. and a emergency radio sends out a signal for help sos

Thats darn good info to know, I never would have even thought to try my cell. I'm in the process of getting all are cb's 'tuned' up and a friend suggested the Spot so im looking into that. I understand that we take certain risks when we head up the mountain but there are always things we can do to better our odds.

[86bobbedtoy]

next time you don't have reception hit 911 send then end, you will see it will start to call out

[helipilot77]

Get a HAM licence, a mobil mount or handheld VHF radio and forget about it.

[megaphoneman]

For dirt bike riding they make emergency gps onstar type deals..


Blaaaahhhhhhhh

[Rockcrawlintoy]

Get a HAM licence, a mobil mount or handheld VHF radio and forget about it.

This.

[Bam]

A lot of the newer gps units have an emergency SOS feature that will send out a signal. Just keep in mind the response times are not going to be very fast with any sort of contact. Nothing works better than being prepared for anything.

[toyodaaddict [OP]]

Get a HAM licence, a mobil mount or handheld VHF radio and forget about it.

this seems like a good idea, especially considering the range of a cb in  heavily wooded areas.

[helipilot77]

A lot of the newer gps units have an emergency SOS feature that will send out a signal. Just keep in mind the response times are not going to be very fast with any sort of contact. Nothing works better than being prepared for anything.

I cant agree with this more. I volunteer with search and rescue, and the most important part of going out in the woods is going out prepared. The most common reasons for people needing us to respond are usually easily avoidable by preparing with adequate clothing(shelter), water and food. taking a map and compass is also key to not getting lost. So many people rely on electronic devices these days(cell phone/GPS) for navigation.  These devices are completely worthless when the batteries run out. Usually people don't have a back-up plan.

[H8PVMNT]

I like to carry a couple pigeons...

[Stocker]

I like to carry a couple pigeons...

  There are better choices for emergency rations than pigeons   

[abnormaltoy]

  There are better choices for emergency rations than pigeons   

I know, it takes so many to fill up an adult. Save the room in your cooler and bring a sat phone instead.

[Rocksurfer]

A St. Bernard