Posted by: Doug_Ritter
Pure Luck!
Posted by: Russ
Re: Pure Luck! - 07/30/19 06:15 PM
Thanks for posting the article, great story. Was that a PLB or one of the satellite messenger units — Spot, InReach? Regardless, great save.
Posted by: Doug_Ritter
Re: Pure Luck! - 07/30/19 06:20 PM
Originally Posted By: Russ
Was that a PLB or one of the satellite messenger units — Spot, InReach? Regardless, great save.
Based on the comment about tracking, assume it was a SEND, not a PLB
Posted by: Herman30
Re: Pure Luck! - 07/30/19 07:34 PM
I´m not allowed to read the article.
Was it about this elderly gentleman who got stuck with his car and was found halfdead by a mountainbiker by accident? Read about this in our local news.
What is this "SEND" Doug mentions? I know what PLB is.
Was it about this elderly gentleman who got stuck with his car and was found halfdead by a mountainbiker by accident? Read about this in our local news.
What is this "SEND" Doug mentions? I know what PLB is.
Posted by: Doug_Ritter
Re: Pure Luck! - 07/30/19 07:39 PM
Yes and Satellite Emergency Notification Device - like a SPOT or inReach
Posted by: Phaedrus
Re: Pure Luck! - 07/30/19 08:21 PM
The guy definitely lucked out!
Posted by: Ren
Re: Pure Luck! - 07/31/19 12:34 AM
Posted by: chaosmagnet
Re: Pure Luck! - 08/01/19 01:54 AM
Smart bicyclist.
Posted by: Phaedrus
Re: Pure Luck! - 08/01/19 04:32 AM
Very smart! If I ever do something super stupid I hope someone really smart finds me before I croak! 
Posted by: Doug_Ritter
Re: Pure Luck! - 08/06/19 02:36 AM
Posted by: hikermor
Re: Pure Luck! - 08/06/19 01:28 PM
It would have been dreadfully simple to equip the jeep with adequate, nay luxurious, survival gear as well as items suitable for extrication.
One of the photos shows a very fine, lightweight tent. Was that part of the gear carried by the cyclist? Something like that is often useful in a variety of situations....
One of the photos shows a very fine, lightweight tent. Was that part of the gear carried by the cyclist? Something like that is often useful in a variety of situations....
Posted by: Russ
Re: Pure Luck! - 08/06/19 02:32 PM
Agree, lots of room for a GHB, water, food (for the dogs) and a PLB.
So is there a 4WD club going to help retrieve that stranded Cherokee or are they just going to leave it?
So is there a 4WD club going to help retrieve that stranded Cherokee or are they just going to leave it?
Posted by: Doug_Ritter
Re: Pure Luck! - 08/06/19 04:39 PM
Originally Posted By: hikermor
One of the photos shows a very fine, lightweight tent. Was that part of the gear carried by the cyclist? Something like that is often useful in a variety of situations....
Yes, that was the cyclist's.
Posted by: hikermor
Re: Pure Luck! - 08/07/19 01:57 AM
How odd! We have a motorist, evidently with zilch in the way of emergency equipment, aided by a touring cyclist, probably carrying around fifty or so pounds of gear, food, and water which just happened to be the right stuff.
Posted by: Phaedrus
Re: Pure Luck! - 08/07/19 06:36 AM
A well equipped cyclist! Luckily he was equipped to survive! 
Posted by: hikermor
Re: Pure Luck! - 08/07/19 05:35 PM
Most backpackers and touring cyclists will be equipped to survive, since typically one is out for two or more nights, essentially self-sufficient.
This cyclist was well equipped and able to render meaningful aid. He was able to summon other resources to complete the rescue. He gets an A+.
Probably most car operators do not bother their pretty little heads with stuff like the ten essentials, although it really makes sense when you are off of the pavement. In any vehicle, I like to be sure there is a shovel available, along with elementary hand tools - crescent wrenches and the like come in surprisingly handy. Water and snacks are often welcome.
This cyclist was well equipped and able to render meaningful aid. He was able to summon other resources to complete the rescue. He gets an A+.
Probably most car operators do not bother their pretty little heads with stuff like the ten essentials, although it really makes sense when you are off of the pavement. In any vehicle, I like to be sure there is a shovel available, along with elementary hand tools - crescent wrenches and the like come in surprisingly handy. Water and snacks are often welcome.
Posted by: Russ
Re: Pure Luck! - 08/07/19 06:15 PM
Who used the phrase “water is life” in that other thread ?? 
Carrying 5-10 gallons of water would be prudent if off-roading in the outback.
Carrying 5-10 gallons of water would be prudent if off-roading in the outback.
Posted by: hikermor
Re: Pure Luck! - 08/08/19 02:04 AM
Right now in the trunk of my vehicle there is a three liter jug plus a couple of quart canteens and a few other miscellaneous H2O containers. Most of my driving is less than thirty-five miles at a time, but I am not going to be thirsty.