From a search and rescue (SAR) perspective, there are two important components to consider when venturing into remote areas. You need to be able to:
The most effective means of alerting SAR authorities is by two-way communication:
Two-way communication enables you to provide SAR authorities with:
If two-way communication is unavailable, activate your beacon. This will alert SAR authorities to your distress situation.
SAR authorities will then call your emergency contacts to gain important information to help plan the most effective SAR response.
Therefore, it is important to ensure your:
How to make your rescue quicker.