Yes, KenK and I were coming at it from slightly different perspectives.
I think a lot of us were.
I think that is a good thing too. There have been quite a few good points mentioned by everybody. It is a good thread

Your comments about quality and price when gear shopping hit a chord here. They are not always related, are they.

KenK's mention about PLBs becoming more reasonably priced is something I had not really considered.
I will have to think about having one with me a bit more for those times when I go past where the sidewalk ends.