Satellite phone/beacon question

Headhunter

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Going solo in Colorado during either 2nd/3rd season and my girlfriend was asking me to get me something in case I come up missing or need help. I live in Texas (I know, laugh and giggle 🤭).

I don’t know what’s all the rage these days as far as sat phones, GPS beacons etc for hunting/location purposes.

What’s the cheapest/best option out there. I’m not concerned but want her to have peace of mind.

Thanks in advance
 

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Headhunter

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Best? Best what, best to who? Best for what?

To be rescued, all you need is a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon)

To communicate with your significant other, or perhaps a packer, you would need an Inreach or sat phone.

I have a Garmin GPSMAP 66i that works well for me. I use it when in the backcountry as well as offshore: https://www.thegpsstore.com/GPS-Units/Hiking-Handheld-GPS/Garmin-GPSMAP-66i-GPS-and-Satellite-Communicator?msclkid=4bc0443c5a2b1992c82e26d6d6604135&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping PLA&utm_term=4581596245742424&utm_content=Merchant Center
Thanks I’ll take a look. Possibly just a PLB
 
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