This might not be relevant for the U.S. guys, but London Drugs has just dropped the selling price of the findmespot units from 175 CAN to 119 CAN. I am not sure if this is a permanent price drop or if other sellers have also dropped the price on these units, but $ 119 CAN is an excellent price for this piece of gear. While not an EPIRB, it certainly can be a lifesaver just the same.
I haven't got one of these yet myself but was definitely planning to. I also just learned that there will be a 2nd generation unit out later this fall which will help address some limitations that the 1st generation had such as a weak/ limited signal when in deep canyons & canopied forests (though not huge concerns while ribbing/sibbing ).
Here is a pretty extensive review of the current unit:
Probably. I called Wilderness Supply here in Winnipeg and they said the new unit should be available by November. I'll probably wait another couples of months for it.
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