walkie talkie / GPS

[Eagle Eye]

Never leave your compass at home.
Technology is a great tool, but when in the mountains, the satellite system can be blocked by the topography.
A friend and ex coworker spent some exciting time in Montana on a bear hunt with a bow when his gps failed because all satellites were blocked by the canyon he was in.
He became lost and spent a night huddled under a log with an arrow in one hand and a knife in the other at near freezing temps.
Next morning, walked up to a ridge, got some directions and found his gps lied to him.

should never rely on one thing, should you?

 

[Dave70968]

should never rely on one thing, should you?

Of course not, and I'm quite proficient with a map and compass. That doesn't mean I should forego modern conveniences; it also doesn't address the communications requirement of the original post.

 

[dennishoddy]

should never rely on one thing, should you?

Always have a backup.

 

[white92coupe]

Always have a backup.

Agreed. Which is why I always have my compass with me should my Garmin fail.

 

[7stw]

Delorme inreach is another good option. Txt option. Especially if your u ever truly hunt any backcountry.


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[Deer Slayer]

Funny thing about a compass......................the batteries never die