The PLB is the ONLY item that will call out the rescue team in short order to the exact spot you decided to break your leg.
Can't argue that; however, if I have the means to radio in help a mile away, I don't have to wait 6-18 hours and end up on the news the next day.
You might want to look into the Garmin Rino 520HCx and 530HCx.
I've thought about the Rino a number of times. The ability to send your location automatically helps as well, especially for those who struggle with programming their own GPS. I like the ability to only take one or the other and haven't justified owning all three for that level of flexibility and convenience. It still floats in my mind though. I guess the GPS is in my pack 98% of the time.
The radios are just extra weight.
The radios are intended for when your group is spreadout or keeping tabs on kids. It doesn't require a cell tower to work and like I mentioned earlier, you can radio your buddy on the next ridge if things go south.
If I'm hiking in areas where I am likely to pass people on a trail, I leave the HT, scale down the GMRS to a lighter smaller unit and the GPS is often left at home.
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