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WIRED @wired.com

Sometimes you need more than a smartphone to stay safe on big adventures. www.wired.com/story/do-you...

sep 2, 2025, 2:08 pm • 59 5

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Christy Crackers 🇨🇦 @christiecrackers.bsky.social

If you are outdoors in the winter in the backcountry, time is of the essence -- whether it's you or someone else that is injured. Even in summertime. It's helps SAR get there swiftly.

sep 2, 2025, 3:24 pm • 1 0 • view
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Mike St. Clair @mikestclair.bsky.social

How did I not die for so many decades?

sep 2, 2025, 2:09 pm • 1 0 • view
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Bob Slominski @bobslominski.bsky.social

Expensive. And newer smartphones can pretty much do the same thing.

sep 2, 2025, 2:16 pm • 1 0 • view
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Steve @groovus1.bsky.social

Agreed- but pretty damn pricey

sep 2, 2025, 2:46 pm • 0 0 • view
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foundout.bsky.social @foundout.bsky.social

These are good for calling in article corrections over a long weekend

sep 2, 2025, 2:43 pm • 1 0 • view
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Explain Him Jim @explainhimjim.bsky.social

It’s a reminder that while smartphones are handy, they might not be enough for safety during major outdoor trips. WIRED suggests looking into additional tools or gear to better prepare for unexpected challenges.

sep 2, 2025, 2:13 pm • 0 0 • view