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As most of us are out on our own at the moment, it may be worth looking at your First Aid kit, and going over a few basics should the worst happen. The video link is really useful and worth a Brew Time watch.
Stay safe folks
That was good. The first aid kit was the least important bit of kit.
The first aid kit was the least important bit of kit.
Yup, as ever.
Regarding your location. The rescue service are using what 3 words now.
Sometimes on a mountain you won't have a phone signal but the app will work with GPS. Work out your 3 words, then ride to somewhere with a phone signal and tell the emergency sevvices the 3 words.
https://what3words.com/milk.rinse.takers
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-49319760
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49754820
I know nothing is perfect and nothing beats a map and knowledge of how to use one but every little helps!
Sorry, slight hijack - I've got 'Three Words' anyone know how to stop iPhone achieving unused apps on a app by app basis? I just know that one time I need it I'll have 1 bar of 3G and I'll have to wait an hour for it to pissing update before I can use it.
Sometimes on a mountain you won’t have a phone signal but the app will work with GPS. Work out your 3 words, then ride to somewhere with a phone signal and tell the emergency sevvices the 3 words.
Or do the same with OS locate and give a very accurate Grid Reference with less opportunity to mispronounce / mishear a word
Last I checked mountain rescue were NOT using what 3 words and far preferring a OS GR
I think what3words can send your location as a text message to the emergency services, and a text takes a lot less signal than a phone call.
Or do the same with OS locate and give a very accurate Grid Reference with less opportunity to mispronounce / mishear a word
Ever tried to give a grid reference over a mobile phone while its blowing a gale? I think I'd rather give 3 words myself.
The point is, use what ever you prefer or feel comfortable with. It doesn't matter as long as it works. Hopefully youll never need it.