[SpudRider]

I frequently ride into the wilderness, and I plan to make several adventure rides this summer. Therefore, I have been considering getting a SPOT locator.

http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=100



However, the SPOT device costs $150, and you also need to pay a $150 service fee every year.

After doing some research, I have instead decided to purchase a personal locator beacon (PLB). These devices are far more reliable, and cost less than the SPOT device. The ACR ResQLink PLB costs about $240, and doesn't have any service plan fees. The PLB battery lasts 6 years before it needs to be replaced, so the total cost is about $40/year.

http://www.acrartex.com/products/cat....C6JJEd4A.dpbs



If you have a true emergency in the wilderness, the PLB is much more effective, and costs much less than a SPOT device.