Does a Spot need to be visible? If not, why not just stick it in a jacket pocket?
Uncle Phil, where did you get the little aluminum containers?
Uncle Phil, where did you get the little aluminum containers?
Where Do You Carry Your ICE Information And Your Spot?
- Thread starter Uncle Phil
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For best performance it needs to be pointing upward but in reality, in a pocket will work just fine.
1129VLD
"71David5"
The Donald Masters (RIP) scenario taught us that this isn't necessarily so.
When I travel I'm always in tracking mode; and if I stop somewhere for more than just a few minutes I send an OK message at the beginning of the stop and usually the end of the stop. Family and friends who are following my SPOT track know that if I am at the same location for more than a couple of hours without sending an OK message .... well, something might be wrong and they should consider contacting the authorities to check on me. This would only apply to a remote location or where the SPOT is showing me off the road (not at a Dairy Queen parking lot ... for example).
I mentioned Donald Masters because it was that incident that prompted many to purchase SPOTs.
Thanks to all .... I will put together ICE info before I hit the road ....great subject
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Uncle Phil
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Deanr - Amazon.com -
http://www.amazon.com/4pc-Medium-Size-MEDICAL-ALERT/dp/B0012DLILE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320012337&sr=8-1
You get 4 - blue, red, plain, black.
P.S. This form folds and fits nicely in them -
http://www.amazon.com/4pc-Medium-Size-MEDICAL-ALERT/dp/B0012DLILE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320012337&sr=8-1
You get 4 - blue, red, plain, black.
P.S. This form folds and fits nicely in them -
BakerBoy
It's all small stuff.
Phil, I had smaller versions of these on my pets but I found the top attached and the bottom gone on several occasions. I think they're a great idea, but I also think you'll periodically want to make sure they're screwed on tight.
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Uncle Phil
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Thanks for the warning. Of course that could apply to my head also most days ...
Two Brothers
Walking, Talking, and Smiling!
Nope I had had neither. That was part of my problem. I should have thought better. Things will be different next time. You don't think of these sometimes until you need them. I would use a SPOT for trips and local I didn't think I needed anything but will be better prepared. I don't know what they checked I was out and don't remember.
Two Brothers
Walking, Talking, and Smiling!
Yes you're right with this. If he had a last known location then it could have started there. I like my SPOT for the tracking mode. It leaves a footprint on where to start. I followed the search for him and prompted me to get a SPOT. My riding will be different when I start back.
Highrider
Part time mechanic
My son is a paramedic and a rider in the Chicago area. He cautioned me that the USB tags are still a bit ahead of their time. Probably better for information in the emergency room than can provide emergency data at a crash site. Most systems and first responders are not yet setup for gathering info from the electronic tags, yet. He suggests the helmet kit and a tag attached to the jacket zipper are probably the best spots for medical information. I have both attached to my gear, a card in my wallet and keep my SPOT attached to my left side reservoir. Reasonably, I feel that is the most I can do to prepare for an emergency.
Tom Mac 04a
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you can... I carry my on my belt under the jacket without to much tracking loss...( less than 1 of 10 track ). I used the slotted opening in the back to add a heavy zip tie and then added a clip so its easily removed.
Mountain Mike
I frequent the IBA Motel
I used a label maker to put my ice info on the back of my phone. Just my parents phone number and blood type, but with me thats all you need.
It actually came in handy when I lost my backpack at a 5K race, the guy couldent figure out how to access my phone, but the number allowed him to call mom, who in turn called me.