Wednesday 29 July 2009

Personal GPS Trackers are a Life Saver

By Daniel Stouffer

Although we don't like to think of the consequences, we should always anticipate the worst when we are planning a trip into the backcountry. When we head off into the wilderness, we might well end up in a very remote area far from any help. Especially if you are traveling alone, you should always consider placing one of the best GPS trackers into your backpack to cover all eventualities.

We have all heard the horror stories on our nightly news broadcasts. A hiker is lost in the backcountry, or a game hunter has not returned by his allotted time. When people realize that their loved ones are missing this can trigger a major search and rescue operation. Such an undertaking is, of course, very expensive and can be very stressful on all concerned. Why risk a situation like this arising " consider how personal GPS trackers could really benefit you.

Personal GPS trackers can truly be a lifesaver. They are great tools which work in virtually any situation. If you find that you are injured and incapacitated, all you need to do is to press the button and an emergency signal will be sent to the appropriate authorities for action.

Personal GPS trackers work by logging onto a satellite located in "low earth orbit" above you. As long as the satellite is basically above the horizon, your unit will be able to lock onto it and send its signal efficiently.

Personal GPS trackers can record the history of your whereabouts, current location and tracking intervals which can be set every five minutes or so. They are very versatile, very efficient and essential personal security aides.

Imagine what might happen if you are lost in the wilderness in bad weather or in very cold conditions. Without one of those personal GPS trackers you will not have been able to send an exact positioning location to your rescuers. They may take considerable amount of time searching around for you and force you to endure a night in potentially life-threatening conditions.

Personal GPS trackers may soon be mandated as there is a movement to force those were trek into the wilderness to carry them. This legislation may well be enacted, as there is a considerable risk to search and rescue operations personnel, to say nothing of the cost involved during a search. Think of the potential risk you are enduring and weigh up how cost-effective these items are.

Personal GPS trackers should be one of the first things to pack into your backpack before you set off on your trip. As they are so compact, you should have no problem in making room for your clothing, sleeping materials, first aid kits, fire sticks and other survival aides.

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