[pct-l] GPS vs PLB

[Halfmile]

Psycho,
I am sure you will get lot's of comments to your question. I'm going
to pass on the debate, but if you do end up with a GPS, I have a bunch
of data you can load into it at www.pctmap.net. As to GPS models, I
would recommend almost any Garmin unit that has a microSD memory card
such as the Vista HCx or Dakota 20. You will also want to purchase
Garmin Maps and a memory card for the GPS.
-Halfmile


On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 11:50 AM, Roger Binschus <roger_pct at yahoo.com> wrote:
> On my 2005 hike, I carried neither a GPS or a PLB (personal locator beacon [SPOT])
>
> This year, my parents are requesting that I bring on or the other...if not both. I am leaning towards a GPS, because it is weight I can use. My parents are leaning towards a PLB, because it can send an emergency signal, should I be injured..... but I have a hiking partner, and all the other hikers around me....so unless I am lost and injured at the same time, the PLB seems useless to me.
>
> Anyone have any input as to what I should get? both? And as far as GPS's go.... which would you recommend? and how useful is a GPS on a trail as Traveled as the PCT?
>
> Thanks in adavance.
> -Psycho