Thread: Hunter rescued by helicopter after accidentally stabbing himself

Originally Posted by Tahr

There was that guy in the Horace Walker area who lost his pack in a bad fall and couldn't access his plb. Ended up dragging himself for a couple off days.

Since that I have always had my plb on my waist in a little belt pack. Its always on me while hunting or trapping. Its attached to the belt pack by a lanyard too, so it can't get lost.

I am the same. I have a day pack with all gear etc in it. However on my belt at all times I have a cactus pouch that houses my PLB, a nut bar, a lighter, bandage, pocket knife and a survival bag.

My thought is if i dump a bag for a climb to an animal and something goes wrong it is not much use having the PLB and survival bag 200m away down the hill. The pouch weighs nothing and i wouldnt be without it