I'm pretty satisfied with my RINO 130. GPS & FRS in the same package. I've seen 7 miles (by GPS) using a low-end Motorola Talkabout FRS radio when the path was truly line-of-sight.

I ought to carry a PLB but haven't committed to it yet.

Cellphone only goes when I'll be on ridgetops.
Ham HT only goes when I think there's any chance I could make a repeater. (which means rarely)

Ham radio generally has little to do with my outdoor activities.

But here's an epic "radio hike" where the HT was central to the safe execution of the plan:

http://estes.on-line.com/rmnp/reports/HighDivide.html

de NW0U