Comment on text don't call

• dipshit@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  That’s assuming you have cell service. Lots of outdoors places do not. Satphone / locator devices are a good idea though.

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  • Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Even if your destination doesn’t have signal, it will still be useful for part of the journey.

    I do also have a PLB for this reason.

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    • dipshit@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      That’s what they’re called! Personal locator beacons.

      Anyway, I just think people are little too dependent on phones and service. Different now a bit with the latest iphone allowing some sat e911 sms features. I rarely get service when I go out camping, personally.

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  • user224@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Better than nothing.

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    • dipshit@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Sure, you can always use it to play solitare or as a light, compass, etc.

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      • Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Phones are excellent for navigation, and there are multiple topo maps available that can be downloaded and used offline.

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