RE: Lost in the woods
I never have , but another guy in my lease did.... on our lease. But he had his cell phone on him, and even though it barely held a signal, he called me and I understood enough to know he was at the lease. I got in my truck , with my phone, my GPS, and a handgun, and went after him. I found him and got him back to my truck. He was happy enough to cry. He was scared, exhausted, and hungry. He had been lost for a few hours before he ever called...... pride kept him from calling immediately.
I have been using a GPS for about 15 years now.... and I will always own and carry one. I have tried several, but I currently ownmy 2ndGarmin, I have found them to beeasy to use and more reliable in the area where I live / hunt.
Should you go ahead and get one... Yes, absolutely..... and ALWAYS carry it and an extra set of batteries.... I have had the batteries die while out, BUT I always carry extra batteries.
God Bless
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