Thank you Doug! I fail to see how adding an additional safety device equates to taking greater risks. For years when hiking or trial riding on horses I’ve always carried supplies for a unexpected night out, first aid supplies and signaling devices and that sure hasn‘t caused me to take any greater risks! In fact my preparedness awareness probably has taught be to be more careful as well being more vigilant before proceeding into a potential risky situation. I always carry my cell phone and my vehicle is equipped with On-Star and those sure don’t entice me into situations that I wouldn’t have taken in the days before cells and On Star.

I can’t speak for everyone who might invest in a PLB and how they might view it in regards to taking additional risks or not being prepared with conventional supplies, but heck I drive a 4WD vehicle too and don’t go rip roaring around on snow or ice covered roads either.