" Spot " & Les Stroud

Les is backing up this great device SPOT ; worlds first Satellite Messenger. Pretty cool. Thought id let everyone know.
Here is the link for the Product. Cool

Even a cool video with Les in it. I think its well worth the money.

http://www.findmespot.ca/en/

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Last edited by Drummer Dave on Sat May 03, 2008 7:32 am; edited 1 time in total

He was down in vegas promoting it a while back. I agree would be great idea to have out there. Cool

I would buy one if I was out all the time. Very Happy

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I just heard something big crack�.. holy crap!-Les Stroud

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For those of you who didn't see this yet there's a sweepstakes from Spot. The top prize is a trip for two to see les on location.

http://www.findmespot.com/sweepstakes.aspx

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^ Oh ya, all over it Mystick Cool

Its going to be me Very Happy

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	Drummer Dave wrote:
	^ Oh ya, all over it Mystick Its going to be me

That's ok, as long as someone from this forum gets it. Wink

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Very cool, I think its worth the money if your going to a seculuded area for an undisclosed amount of time Smile

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"There dosen't look like there's much shelter over in those mountains, but that's the only choice I got right now, this is gonna be a long week" - Les Stroud Arctic

	TrooperMax wrote:
	Very cool, I think its worth the money if your going to a seculuded area for an undisclosed amount of time

There are other PLB's, and they're $600, but you don't have the $99 activation fee every year. Cool

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In your dreams Dave,......I'm going to win it..LMBO Laughing

Thanks Mystic Cool

The grand prize only includes air and hotel. For food, does the winner get tips from Les on how to forage for bugs? Surprised

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	LaraCroft wrote:
	In your dreams Dave,......I'm going to win it..LMBO Thanks Mystic

> Why you Little ! ..... shakeing my fist.. Laughing

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	BushRat wrote:
	The grand prize only includes air and hotel. For food, does the winner get tips from Les on how to forage for bugs?

> well air fare & a place to stay these days sure isn't cheap. Its the Beer bill that kills me Shocked

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Knowledge Weighs Nothing

	BushRat wrote:
	The grand prize only includes air and hotel. For food, does the winner get tips from Les on how to forage for bugs?

This is Les, Not Bear Grylls, it would be rabbit or plants or something Laughing

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hunting for plants and animals with les sounds fun Very Happy

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I just heard something big crack�.. holy crap!-Les Stroud

better to fail at something you love then to succeed in something you hate.

Yea Dave ya may break Les's bank with that bill..lol Razz

Does sound like fun Linsleyk.... Cool

The SPOT messenger does have its limitations, but it is a good thing. Cool

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Communication_Gear/SPOT%20Satellite%20Messenger/

I entered the sweepstakes, too. I'm going to beat all of you! Twisted Evil

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I won't enter, as cool as it would be, I want to increase your guys chances

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We only have one Earth, take care of her and she will take care of you. ~ probably someone else

Thanks Brian. Smile

If I win I'll take you with me. Wink

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	flashlightfreak9 wrote:
	Thanks Brian. If I win I'll take you with me.

Sweet deal Very Happy

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We only have one Earth, take care of her and she will take care of you. ~ probably someone else

I am too scared to enter what if I win. I am too shy.

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I just heard something big crack�.. holy crap!-Les Stroud

better to fail at something you love then to succeed in something you hate.