[steve86]

I do agree with your philosophy on heavy real world testing when practical.

I also carry a GMRS on the mountain trips (PNW), and a spare alkaline battery pack for the Wouxun besides the li pack it comes with, and many spare loose batteries that fit the two GPSs and GMRS also.

[JRandomFreeper]

After my accident, I added a whistle to my mountain list. I couldn't talk above a whisper, but I was breathing, and I could have used a whistle to get the guys to where I was.

Radio and a flashlight got them close. Problem was I had dropped off a little shelf and wasn't visible.

Keep carrying a radio. It's a Good Thing(tm).

/johnny