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SPOT Gen3 Insures Rapid Emergency Rescue When Needed

Aug 10, 2016 by Backpacking Light

SPOT Gen3 provides location-based messaging and emergency notification technology that allows you to communicate from remote locations around the globe. It offers custom tracking interval options, motion-activated tracking, long-life battery and more. Learn how one hiker used his SPOT Gen3 in a life-saving rescue involving another hiker with a heart condition.

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Best Ultralight Backpacking Gear of 2015: Our Staff Favorites!

Dec 30, 2015 by Backpacking Light

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This article summarizes our staff’s best backpacking gear of the year – the ultralight hiking, backpacking, and camping gear they pick as their favorites for their annual adventures.

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