Originally Posted By: Steve C
DUG, he's carrying the SpotII, and it came with a statement on how long the batteries should last -- about 1/3 the time of the older units. frown

I can see he's been trying to use the Track mode lately since several signals have come through. But I think he's carrying it in a pocket on the front strap of the pack. It must be facing too much of a downward angle, so it's not working.


Thanks for the info Steve - I won't be "upgrading" if that's the case. I carried mine on a front strap this last hike and it "worked" just as well as it always does. No signal got out until Mirror Lake on the start and showed us diverting 10 miles north on the way down. Still, it's good enough that when I called my wife from the Portal to tell we were off trail safely she replied - "I know, I've been following you".....................................DUG