Thread: PLB saves hunter

Did he not have a GPS and a torch?? I don't go bush without my GPS, phone with topo map on it, a torch and rain coat. It doesn't matter if I'm only going for a morning hunt and its the middle of summer with no rain in the forecast I still always carry those 4 items. Actually 5 items, always carry my PLB too.

I do wonder way people/hunting party's set off there PLB after being lost for less than 24 hours. Obviously it's a different story if you injured.

Originally Posted by Huntn

Did he not have a GPS and a torch?? I don't go bush without my GPS, phone with topo map on it, a torch and rain coat. It doesn't matter if I'm only going for a morning hunt and its the middle of summer with no rain in the forecast I still always carry those 4 items. Actually 5 items, always carry my PLB too.

I do wonder way people/hunting party's set off there PLB after being lost for less than 24 hours. Obviously it's a different story if you injured.

In some country, limestone etc, even if you do have a torch you are better to just wait for daylight. Especially if you don't know the area.

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

In some country, limestone etc, even if you do have a torch you are better to just wait for daylight. Especially if you don't know the area.

This is correct, nothing worse than blundering into a tomo in the dark... Just about done it once in daylight, scared the crap out of myself thats for sure. Was taking the shortcut through the flax bushes, bastard bushes hid the edge.