Maybe I'm a pragmatist........I used to think I was basically indestructible in the woods. Many months hoofin big loads off trail......lots of nights crawlin through swamps tryin to keep up with my dog. Nobody ever knew where I was at and I never gave it a second thought.

Having experienced something going wrong and being basically incapacitated was a wake up call. And that was not even life threatening just rather supremely frustrating that I was going to have to sit there for many, many days........no thanks, I'm busy, time to move on.

Yup, I will always have SAT and probably a SPOT with me from now on. Peace of mind to know I can get on with life should something happen to me or my boat. Call for a floatplane or rescue........Certainly small enough, light enough. Might even save someones life. Besides, if your gone for more than a few weeks it might be nice to hear the voices of those you care for and vica-versa.