Hunting
Hunting takes people further from a road than almost any other pastime, often alone and in cold weather that kills phone batteries. These posts cover seasonal tips and the communication kit that gets a hunter home: a satellite messenger for check-ins and SOS, or a satellite phone when the camp needs a real voice line.
Whichever you carry, the routine matters more than the device: a check-in schedule with someone at home, a charged battery kept warm inside a jacket, and a test message before you leave the truck.
Messengers are at Satellite Trackers, handsets at Satellite Phones, and a season's rental is often cheaper than buying for two weeks a year.
Hunting questions, answered
Do satellite devices work in cold weather?
Yes, but the batteries drain faster. Keep the device inside your jacket and carry a spare battery or a small power bank.
Messenger or satellite phone for hunting camp?
A messenger per hunter for check-ins and SOS, and one satellite phone at camp if the group needs to call out for a vehicle, a vet or an outfitter.
Can I rent for the season?
Yes. Rentals run by the week with airtime included, and a two-week rental with a minute bundle covers most seasons.
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November 14, 2019
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November 10, 2019