Spot 2

[EricV]

Well, to each his own, but the Spot in conjunction with Spotwalla & tracking is a great way to keep the worry warts satisfied when you are off riding.

I don't believe it's smart to use it as a free pass to go places alone that you otherwise would not go. I consider the tracking mandatory. I hate paying the fees every year though.

 

[Don in Lodi]

Heard about that one. Wasn't it accidental that he was even found?

 

[Smellyhound]

I'll vouch for the lack of cell service. There are a lot of places out here where it's spotty or all together nonexistent. I (like Dirt Dad) tend to ride alone quite frequently. While a SPOT isn't the perfect solution, it's MUCH better than cell. I live 1/4 from I-90. I get 2 bars on my cell in my back yard
Case in point: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341943
I ran on this call. While I cant give you the details, he's one lucky sonofabitch

 

[viroid]

As a member of a wilderness search and rescue team, I absolutely agree that you should carry your SPOT on your person and not mounted to the bike.

We can get into search procedure and theory if you want, but the bottom line is you are carrying such a device to increase the chance of being found in the event something bad happens. The last thing you want to do is delay first responders because of a bad location.

...v

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[Swagger]

That's good kit for the outback for sure. I'm surprised that it's still that large though .... we use a bit of kit (currently classified) that's about a third of the size. Admittedly, it does connect to our comms gear but it's very light and very powerful. It's scary these days that everything we do as soldiers is tracked, on video and voice recorded. Makes for one horrific movie.

As for sticking that thing on your body you do need to heed the advice given on here already .... be very careful .... it'll break bones in an off. I did it with a wallet placed in the inner pocket of my jacket on a particularly wet evening .... came off (FZ1) and it broke four ribs. Not to be recommended.