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In article ,
Peter Clinch wrote:

Just to add that a beacon without every person in the group carrying a
shovel and probe is ineffective.

There are some obvious exceptions to that (one person doesn't have them,
they're the one that gets buried), so while I echo the thought that
everyone is best off having them I don't think advice should be
overstated into areas it isn't really true.


_ I can't imagine any area where this isn't true. I have no idea
what you're trying to say other than pointless nitpicking.
A beacon without shovel and probe is useless. I agree there
are times and places where the safety triple isn't needed, but
if you're carrying a beacon, you need a shovel with a metal blade
and a real probe. Not so much that these work better and faster
than the alternatives, but to my mind it's more about
demonstrating seriousness of intent. Probe Poles and super lightweight
plastic shovels make a statement that you don't really think
you'll ever have to dig someone up.

_ Booker C. Bense


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