Riding alone questions

[sundial]

I ride solo often and one thing that brought me and my husband peace of mind was the Spot. You can add friends or family to the account and it will automatically send I'm Ok messages periodically or you can push the button for 911 assistance. They can track your ride on Google Earth.

[gingerale]

Wow! That is amazing. Going to have to look at getting one of those, too. I knew you ladies here could help me with my comfort zone on doing this. Thank you.

[newfsmith]

It is a standard outdoor safety feature to file a "flight plan" with someone. Even if you invest in Spot, having someone that is expecting you to check in by a certain time is wise. If you are away from family, I'm assuming you are near your husband's stateside base. Maybe another mother from his unit could be your contact person.

[gingerale]

Actually, he's a reservist so we're not near a base. I do have friends here and have spoken to them about it, as well. I'll let them know I'm going and when to call someone in case they haven't heard from me. Thank you.

[sundial]

I also carry a cell phone with me but you might not get a signal in the park. That's where the Spot is handy since it uses satellite signals to send and receive info. It's good to let someone know when and where you are riding, regardless. With an increase of violent crimes occurring in the parks, one can never be too cautious.

[gingerale]

Yes, we have the same problem in this park. It's down in a canyon and so no signals down there. I'm very interested in the Spot tracker. That's a great idea. Even after hubby gets back, it would be a great thing for me to have.

[gingerale]

Do any of ya'll carry any other items with you? Pepper spray? Anything else?? Just curious.