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The purpose of this thread is to discuss rescue and emergency communications technologies, as discussed in the following articles: Personal Locator Beacons as a Rescue Device for Backcountry Travelers Wireless in the Wilderness: An Overview of Communications Technologies for Backpackers Specifically, comments regarding the utility of PLB's in the context of lightweight backpacking are encouraged.
Scenario:You have 17.6 of gear weight "allowance" left before hit the trail. In one hand you have a PLB. In the other you have ___________.What is in your other hand? Do you choose it over a PLB? Why?
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