Threats: Mostly large scale / geological area power failures. The more independent the better.

Budget: $600 Max.

Multipurpose: Hope to be able to send txt messages when I'm out hiking in remote locations as an added useful bonus.

Location: Sudbury Ontario with camping trips to fly in locations throughout North/Ontario.

Hikermor Landlines did work during the massive power failure of ten years ago, but I'd like an additional layer of comms.

Ham would be ideal, but to Dx you always needed a car-size setup.