I currently carry a PLB (sattelite one-way oh shit button) but am considering getting an ACR Bivy stick solely for the 2 way rescue coms. A close friend recently had a rescue experience where 2 way came in handy which is making me reconsider my setup.
I see the bivy stick uses a credit system,and their FAQ claims that the sos works without an active plan, but they are vague about the functionality when the plan is not active. Does 2 way rescue messaging require a plan?
Im also open to other recs.I know the latest iphones have sat messaging but I’m likely not upgrading for a while.
My use case: I just want the peace of mind for a backcountry climbing injury or expedition rescue scenario. I have little to no interest in general messaging, check ins, gps mapping, etc, which is why I’m resistant to paying an open ended subscription.