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15 Best Personal Locator Beacons for Thru Hiking: Stay Safe and Found on the Trail

top trail emergency devices

An essential guide to the 15 best personal locator beacons for thru hiking that ensure your safety and quick rescue in remote areas.

WildernessSense Team
November 30, 2025

city and wilderness emergency gear

Safety & Emergency

Urban Survival Tech: Gear for Emergencies in the City or Wild

Prepare for urban or wilderness emergencies with essential survival gear—discover the…

WildernessSense Team
January 15, 2026

essential backup equipment strategies

Safety & Emergency

Building Redundancy: Backup Gadgets for Your Most Critical Gear

A comprehensive backup strategy ensures your critical gear remains protected; discover…

WildernessSense Team
January 14, 2026

gadgets enhance stress resilience

Safety & Emergency

The Psychology of Survival: Can Gadgets Help You Stay Calm?

Survival psychology reveals surprising ways gadgets can keep you calm under pressure,…

WildernessSense Team
January 14, 2026

five in one emergency tools

Safety & Emergency

Multi-Use Survival Tools: 5-in-1 Gadgets for Emergencies

When wild situations arise, discover how 5-in-1 multi-use survival tools can be your…

WildernessSense Team
January 13, 2026