Colours, movement and irregular shapes are your best bet for being spotted Even if you’ve activated a PLB, rescue crews won’t necessarily know your exact location, so if you find yourself in the unfortunate position of waiting for rescue, make yourself as visible as possible. Anything fluorescent, such as a pack liner, is a great […]
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