@@vvs3796 A very good question because PLB’s and Garmin’s can be a minefield for potential buyers. I used an ACR 406 PLB for years, it has good reviews and I never had issues at all. However it’s a simple press and await rescue, there is no messaging, battery lasts 5 years, and you have to register. I believe there is now a better model, ACR 416. I had a Garmin Inreach Mini 2, loved it but found the screen a little too small for my eyes hence I went for the Garmin 66i. I have had no issues except recently when Garmin changed their plan system and I was out on this latest search so couldn’t connect, but Garmin have never changed their plans in years, just my bad luck. Garmin plans are now much better with their essential plan including 50 messages, 10 voice or photo messages, and their normal preset messages. Cost is £14.99 a month after you pay for the initial activation fee of £39. I’m out for 6-7 at a time so I need weather updates, I have been caught out in unpredictable bad weather too many times. I would say if your an occasional hiker /wild camper then go the PLB route, but if your out throughput the year then go the Garmin Inreach mini 2 route. The question is, how much is your life worth? £14.99 a month seems a fair cost for safety. So many ‘experienced’ hikers, Munro trekkers, mountaineers, and on a couple of occasions even mountain rescue personal have lost their lives on the mountains in Scotland, I add not on high slopes but when descending lower areas. Hope that helps. Bill
It’s what I’m used to plus most of the weight is dog food, dog gear and now a drone. I’ve used pyramid tents, everything from duomids, golites, hexpeaks etc., they tend to get covered in condensation on the inside and our gear and ourselves get soaked. If I was covering long distances I would never carry those weights. Also we are out for 6 to 7 days at a time so I have to carry a weeks food
top geezer. Cheers from Cornwall.
@@GreyGhost. Thank you
Oh goodness...all the very best!! Hope the weather holds out well! Just keep you and the pups safe!
@@wendingourway It’s non stop, get home, clean kit then back out
I just saw news about this man.. i m glad he is ok,but as i understand he didn't reach that pub..and that is unfortunate..
@@vvs3796 Yes he somehow ended up just south of Loch Morar which was an area the police previously searched
what devices would you recomend as PLB?
is garmin inreach 2 (250gbp currently) a best option?
subscription is not at all cheap.
@@vvs3796 A very good question because PLB’s and Garmin’s can be a minefield for potential buyers. I used an ACR 406 PLB for years, it has good reviews and I never had issues at all. However it’s a simple press and await rescue, there is no messaging, battery lasts 5 years, and you have to register. I believe there is now a better model, ACR 416. I had a Garmin Inreach Mini 2, loved it but found the screen a little too small for my eyes hence I went for the Garmin 66i. I have had no issues except recently when Garmin changed their plan system and I was out on this latest search so couldn’t connect, but Garmin have never changed their plans in years, just my bad luck. Garmin plans are now much better with their essential plan including 50 messages, 10 voice or photo messages, and their normal preset messages. Cost is £14.99 a month after you pay for the initial activation fee of £39. I’m out for 6-7 at a time so I need weather updates, I have been caught out in unpredictable bad weather too many times. I would say if your an occasional hiker /wild camper then go the PLB route, but if your out throughput the year then go the Garmin Inreach mini 2 route. The question is, how much is your life worth? £14.99 a month seems a fair cost for safety. So many ‘experienced’ hikers, Munro trekkers, mountaineers, and on a couple of occasions even mountain rescue personal have lost their lives on the mountains in Scotland, I add not on high slopes but when descending lower areas. Hope that helps. Bill
Took the wrong glen and was found at Loch Morar.
@@GCStalker Yes he did, glad he was found alive and well
You carry massive loads...have u considered a lighter gear? Like pyramid style tent would save you couple of kg ..
It’s what I’m used to plus most of the weight is dog food, dog gear and now a drone. I’ve used pyramid tents, everything from duomids, golites, hexpeaks etc., they tend to get covered in condensation on the inside and our gear and ourselves get soaked. If I was covering long distances I would never carry those weights. Also we are out for 6 to 7 days at a time so I have to carry a weeks food
@@K9HighlandsSearchTeam I see...
I am planning to try Solomid XL for myself only..
Maybe dogs need to have a little bigger backpacks :)
@@vvs3796 They carry more than enough as it is