being "trail safe"

[BillSWPA]

Mrs. CF has a new iPhone with the emergency satellite feature. I really like having that, but we've decided not to rely on a cell phone as our primary emergency device because as you pointed out they aren't very rugged. As well, the phone is also a camera, a notebook, social media feed, etc. The likelihood of it getting broken or lost increases because it's in constant use. I like having the inReach because it has only one or two functions, and is very rugged.

When I bought my iPhone 12, the AT&T store had a Pelican case rated for 20 foot drops. My phone immediately went in that case. Almost 2 1/2 years later, the case is showing some wear but is still very functional (I do not abuse my phone).

https://pelicanphonecases.com/collec...o-black-kevlar

[GyroF-16]

Mrs. CF has a new iPhone with the emergency satellite feature. I really like having that, but we've decided not to rely on a cell phone as our primary emergency device because as you pointed out they aren't very rugged. As well, the phone is also a camera, a notebook, social media feed, etc. The likelihood of it getting broken or lost increases because it's in constant use. I like having the inReach because it has only one or two functions, and is very rugged.

What have you learned about the emergency satellite feature? Two-way comms? With anyone?
It sounds good in Apple’s advertising copy, but I’m curious. Planning to get the new iPhone in the next few months, but haven’t seen details on the satellite comm features.

[Clusterfrack]

What have you learned about the emergency satellite feature? Two-way comms? With anyone?
It sounds good in Apple’s advertising copy, but I’m curious. Planning to get the new iPhone in the next few months, but haven’t seen details on the satellite comm features.

It’s limited, but the feature set is growing. Check this out:

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/...nal-free-year/

[fatdog]

This new Motorola device is interesting. Not sure which satellite network they plug into.

[Clusterfrack]

I posted about a backcountry incident involving a hobo with a shotgun in the Shithole Cities thread. This scenario illustrates why I am armed with a carbine when I'm 4-wheeling.

[G19Fan]

I posted about a backcountry incident involving a hobo with a shotgun in the Shithole Cities thread. This scenario illustrates why I am armed with a carbine when I'm 4-wheeling.

Glad that hobo missed