What's my grid?
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danielhuman
replying to @Scanachi @Scanachi As long as you can find a gas station while you are out on the trail, that's all the counts. (usually th… https://t.co/nIn1jxnYhX
sh_wt
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @RCGibby73 I think there might be some bad camping jokes in there somewhere. #gearmeout
danielhuman
A8 #GearMeOut If I can't get someone out on my own & can't get a cell signal, I usually bring along my SAR radio to… https://t.co/wHsS5zOGfc
Scanachi
A3 @GoGeocaching in foreign countries! <~ I realize that isn't a disaster, but it is REAL helpful!
They could help… https://t.co/SCtQbOgISk
VeteranHiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7. You can get off course. A compass needle does not always point to the geo North Pole. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7. It can make a big difference in your compass reading, I know for example where I am the differenc… https://t.co/mB4YaWQ2KT
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7) I do though I have to look up the specifics. #GearMeOut
sh_wt
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman I have a VHF/UHF radio with me on big hikes. Amateur radio is a great backup plan for many occasions! #gearmeout
danielhuman
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @RCGibby73 @sh_wt Now that would be an impressive bushcraft skill #GearMeOut
danielhuman
RT @sh_wt: Q8: A person in your hiking party has broken their leg, how do you relay your grid coordinates to Search and Rescue? #GearMeOut…
WildWithinHer
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @danielhuman @Scanachi Thereby coming full circle in this #GearMeOut. See what I did there, @sh_wt?
Scanachi
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Sorry for the delayed response, I had to go d/s and get a snack! I agree 100%! #NomNom #GearMeOut
sh_wt
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @UST_Survival @danielhuman @Scanachi Nicely done! #gearmeout
Bernardine
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival Exactly! If you're trying to plot a long distance course you can lose miles. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @Scanachi @Scanachi @GoGeocaching Definitely something to think about, thank you for mentioning it. #GearMeOut
TorontoBoris
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt Depends on what I have? GPS? Easy. Map? If I got a grid map of an area with me. I'd send 1st the map detai… https://t.co/czaYfgMLRh
Scanachi
replying to @UST_Survival
@UST_Survival @danielhuman You speak the way, too! #GearMeOut
Who else speaks the truth? I'm getting hungry!
TaigaAdventures
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @t_jh2009 @RCGibby73 That’s not a typo sextant is a word! 😂#gearmeout Although back in the ‘ 80’s I do recal… https://t.co/dBT0KaKRL3
VTPaddlePups
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A8 We are usually on mapped trails, but if on open water, or backcountry canoeing, I think we may need a SPO… https://t.co/BJ1OCkZY7v
sh_wt
replying to @Scanachi @Scanachi @UST_Survival @danielhuman I have foregone dinner to co_host. Looking forward to some food soon. perhaps cookies! #gearmeout
kermode
A8 #gearmeout Pass on lat longs (if using decimals, make it clear which format), then add which datum and source data I’m using.
Todd_the_Hiker
A8. https://t.co/Whgaj6LxIw is a great app to have on your phone...but hopefully your phone is working! Be prepared… https://t.co/SjZkQgWSzc
sh_wt
replying to @VTPaddlePups @VTPaddlePups Good options to have, and they are becoming quite reasonable now. #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @Scanachi @danielhuman Cookies for dinner is a sign of a real adult, also thank you for co-hosting and passing up dinner! #Gearmeout
VeteranHiker
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A8. Never happened to me. But I did call in an 8 digit grid coordinates for a Medevac once. Over a Thales radio. #GearMEOut
kermode
#gearmeout Details matter, especially when lives are at stake. And I work on a system that SAR uses every day.
MeToddScott
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival But as men we will never admit we went the wrong way. it was just a bet… https://t.co/hQiCW0WEvz
t_jh2009
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A8) I'd first make sure that they're stable, have plenty of food and are in a safe spot before going for sea… https://t.co/MCjNXVXP9U
danielhuman
A9 #GearMeOut I navigated to gorgeous little Cowhorn pond just in time for sunset while backpacking the Cranberry L… https://t.co/64mv008f65
sh_wt
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker Always have a backup, and sometimes backups for your backups! #gearmeout
Scanachi
replying to @WeekendWomanWar @WeekendWomanWar @UST_Survival @danielhuman Cookies good! #GearMeOut
sh_wt
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @Bernardine @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival Truer words were never spoken. my kids enjoyed a 5 hour det… https://t.co/V7QBZWGUwE
danielhuman
replying to @TorontoBoris @TorontoBoris @sh_wt Someone has to survive to tell the tale, right? #GearMeOut
Scanachi
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @UST_Survival @danielhuman You've earned cookies, my friend! #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A9. Oh so many places we've navigated to in our off-trail adventures down in #RedRiverGorge #Kentucky… https://t.co/mgsVKVlazH
sh_wt
RT @danielhuman: A9 #GearMeOut I navigated to gorgeous little Cowhorn pond just in time for sunset while backpacking the Cranberry Lake 50.…
TaigaAdventures
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A8. From my @GarminOutdoor InReach. Activated and with me in the back country. #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @Bernardine @UST_Survival Exactly! #GearMeOut
TorontoBoris
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival I accidentally navigated into a wolf pack territory the other week. This was not caught by me. But it… https://t.co/7wJsj1LkIL
Bernardine
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival * Stops at Irving. Sure this is the way. Gasses up and leaves.* #GearMeOut
