Comments for Hike it All - News http://www.hikeitall.com/news News, Advocacy, and Wisdom from the Trailhead Fri, 16 May 2008 15:45:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Spot Satellite Messenger by Joseph http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/26/spot-satellite-messenger/#comment-23 Joseph Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:32:49 +0000 http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/26/spot-satellite-messenger/#comment-23 The failing Globalstar satellites don't have anything to do with this system. It is a completely independent portion of the satellite service. The failing Globalstar satellites don’t have anything to do with this system. It is a completely independent portion of the satellite service.

]]> Comment on Spot Satellite Messenger by Don http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/26/spot-satellite-messenger/#comment-21 Don Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:19:32 +0000 http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/26/spot-satellite-messenger/#comment-21 Grannyhiker, Sorry but this system does NOT use the Iriduum system. If it did, it would be more reliable. It use the Failing Globalstar satellites but only in a one-way mode. I have an ACR PLB, Iridium phone and the Spot messenger. The spot does work well (sometimes) for tracking but for a true emergency you want a full PLB. Don Grannyhiker,
Sorry but this system does NOT use the Iriduum system. If it did, it would be more reliable. It use the Failing Globalstar satellites but only in a one-way mode. I have an ACR PLB, Iridium phone and the Spot messenger. The spot does work well (sometimes) for tracking but for a true emergency you want a full PLB.

Don

]]> Comment on old school, new tech hiking stick by addo http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/22/old-school-new-tech-hiking-stick/#comment-19 addo Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:51:34 +0000 http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/22/old-school-new-tech-hiking-stick/#comment-19 i have never seen the need for a stick or a pole while hiking, but for some reason i really want this. i have never seen the need for a stick or a pole while hiking, but for some reason i really want this.

]]> Comment on Spot Satellite Messenger by cfiles http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/26/spot-satellite-messenger/#comment-13 cfiles Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:04:18 +0000 http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/26/spot-satellite-messenger/#comment-13 @grannyhiker Thanks for the heads-up. I wondered how reliable this thing might be. Maybe there is something else out there that is better. It is too bad that the signal does not work, it has some really nice features. @grannyhiker

Thanks for the heads-up. I wondered how reliable this thing might be. Maybe there is something else out there that is better.

It is too bad that the signal does not work, it has some really nice features.

]]> Comment on Spot Satellite Messenger by ryanc http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/26/spot-satellite-messenger/#comment-12 ryanc Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:10:13 +0000 http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/26/spot-satellite-messenger/#comment-12 @grannyhiker After further research, I've found out that this gizmo use the Iridium satellite network for all of its transmissions. That has me wondering about it's reliability even if you could get a good signal as they (Motorolla/Iridium) have had and continue to have problems with reliability on that network. @grannyhiker

After further research, I’ve found out that this gizmo use the Iridium satellite network for all of its transmissions. That has me wondering about it’s reliability even if you could get a good signal as they (Motorolla/Iridium) have had and continue to have problems with reliability on that network.

]]> Comment on Spot Satellite Messenger by grannyhiker http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/26/spot-satellite-messenger/#comment-11 grannyhiker Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:50:08 +0000 http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/26/spot-satellite-messenger/#comment-11 Most reviews I've read, and I've read quite a few because I was initially very interested in the Spot, state that you won't get a signal through unless you're in a completely open area. The signal will not penetrate tree branches or even cloud cover. See Backpackgeartest.org for details. One person who was on a kayaking trip couldn't get his signals through even out on open water. The worst of it is that you can't tell whether or not the signal is getting through until you get home and look at your computer. I wouldn't want to rely on this gizmo for any kind of emergency coverage! Most reviews I’ve read, and I’ve read quite a few because I was initially very interested in the Spot, state that you won’t get a signal through unless you’re in a completely open area. The signal will not penetrate tree branches or even cloud cover. See Backpackgeartest.org for details. One person who was on a kayaking trip couldn’t get his signals through even out on open water. The worst of it is that you can’t tell whether or not the signal is getting through until you get home and look at your computer. I wouldn’t want to rely on this gizmo for any kind of emergency coverage!

]]> Comment on Spot Satellite Messenger by ryanc http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/26/spot-satellite-messenger/#comment-8 ryanc Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:31:12 +0000 http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/26/spot-satellite-messenger/#comment-8 If its good enough for Les Stroud, its good enough for me :) Seriously, this thing looks not just awesome, but hawesome. My only complaint (being the ounce-counter that I am) is that it weights more than some of the new handheld, full GPS units coming available. On the other hand, I'm a huge advocate of the KISS philosophy and that things in general should do one thing and do it well. With this in mind, the Spot Satellite Messenger looks spot (har har) on. If its good enough for Les Stroud, its good enough for me :)

Seriously, this thing looks not just awesome, but hawesome. My only complaint (being the ounce-counter that I am) is that it weights more than some of the new handheld, full GPS units coming available. On the other hand, I’m a huge advocate of the KISS philosophy and that things in general should do one thing and do it well. With this in mind, the Spot Satellite Messenger looks spot (har har) on.

]]> Comment on old school, new tech hiking stick by MattPacker http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/22/old-school-new-tech-hiking-stick/#comment-7 MattPacker Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:59:49 +0000 http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/22/old-school-new-tech-hiking-stick/#comment-7 I use neither walking stick nor trekking pole, but if I were going to, something along these lines is what I would choose. I have already considered making a hiking stick with a concealed knife. Maybe I'll buy one instead! I use neither walking stick nor trekking pole, but if I were going to, something along these lines is what I would choose. I have already considered making a hiking stick with a concealed knife. Maybe I’ll buy one instead!

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]]> Comment on Finding/Generating Power in the Backcountry by Hike it All - News » Blog Archive » Finding/Generating Power in the Backcountry, part 2 http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/12/findinggenerating-power-in-the-backcountry/#comment-5 Hike it All - News » Blog Archive » Finding/Generating Power in the Backcountry, part 2 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:12:41 +0000 http://www.hikeitall.com/news/2008/02/12/findinggenerating-power-in-the-backcountry/#comment-5 [...] recently discussed a new way to generate power in the backcountry for your gadgets, but how about generating power [...] […] recently discussed a new way to generate power in the backcountry for your gadgets, but how about generating power […]

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