inReach SOS Activation Rider Down HD
Posted: Mon 19 Dec, 2022 11:25 am
Earlier this year we went out to get a bit of practice in for the 5000km round trip there and back for Desert Raid 2023.This year the destination is Jupiter Well up toward The Gibson Desert. It is isolated and you need to be ready. You need to have the skill to do the trip. It was the first hit out for a while. We were out in the mud, clay and rain. We had an unexpected turn of events and learned a lot from the experience. This video was put together to:
1. Give thanks to those emergency services people who are on the frontline every day rescuing and saving lives.
2. Let you know what we experienced in terms of using the Garmin inReach 66i.
3. Suggest some things that are important for those out riding like we do including equipment, organisation and preparation.
The most important line of the whole experience was, "Never take walking for granted". It says it all. Our fella was lucky and it would be a waste to miss out on putting this video out there so we can all get some benefit from the experience.
Of course there are so many things that can and do happen. So whether it is running out of water or fuel, having only one communication device or a flat battery in the device, not doing the right first aid preparation or research and having the necessary back up we wanted to let you know it is adventure, but it can also be a matter of life and death if it goes wrong. We hope it never does and we look forward to everyone enjoying the adventure.
Love the preparation, the ride, the stories for years to come.
https://youtu.be/ggRMt1Mr7CU
Our man is well and both walking and riding again.
Have an enjoyable Christmas.
Kots
1. Give thanks to those emergency services people who are on the frontline every day rescuing and saving lives.
2. Let you know what we experienced in terms of using the Garmin inReach 66i.
3. Suggest some things that are important for those out riding like we do including equipment, organisation and preparation.
The most important line of the whole experience was, "Never take walking for granted". It says it all. Our fella was lucky and it would be a waste to miss out on putting this video out there so we can all get some benefit from the experience.
Of course there are so many things that can and do happen. So whether it is running out of water or fuel, having only one communication device or a flat battery in the device, not doing the right first aid preparation or research and having the necessary back up we wanted to let you know it is adventure, but it can also be a matter of life and death if it goes wrong. We hope it never does and we look forward to everyone enjoying the adventure.
Love the preparation, the ride, the stories for years to come.
https://youtu.be/ggRMt1Mr7CU
Our man is well and both walking and riding again.
Have an enjoyable Christmas.
Kots