Thanks for the responses.
Originally Posted By: Doug_Ritter
There's another minor but potentially significant difference I noted recently. The MicrOFix carrier has a closed belt loop, the ResQFix has an open clip. I think I'd prefer the closed loop.

I was figuring on carrying the PLB in my pack (vs. on my belt) anyway, for several reasons:
  • To protect it in case I fall, which happens from time to time
  • To keep it from bouncing around as I run
  • because I already use my belt for things I need to access frequently
While it's certainly possible that I might injure myself in a way which precludes me from removing and opening my pack, but which would not keep me from removing the PLB from my belt and activating it, the likelihood of that seems pretty darn small.

On the other hand, it would be a shame to die with a $600 PLB in my pack just because I couldn't get to it. Does anyone have any thoughts or insights on this question?