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Posted by kutenay on November 8, 2007 at 12:01:10 pm EST
In reply to TracMe locator beacon posted by MTB416 on October 29, 2007 at 10:39:28 pm EDT

As usual, I tend to agree with Bill, I do not believe in depending on electronic widgets for my safety. Two of my buddies do and they can get "home" somewhat faster than I can, the 21 yr. advantage in age also has a bit to do with this, but, I have been able to find my way anywhere I have roamed.

In much og northern Canada, the landforms are so similar that getting lost is easy and there is VERY little rescue capability. So, when I go hiiking, hunting or whatever up there, I use specific techniques to ensure a safe return to my camp as I have no great desire to be permanently lost.

I still think a simple compass/watch/notebook system with a specific bearing and a return along the back bearing is the most reliable way to stay "found". Using specific markers in locations that only YOU know about is easy and it has helped me find my camp in near darkness, more than once.

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