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PLBs: THE GOLD STANDARD EMERGENCY DEVICE

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ALWAYS TAKE communication equipment suitable for your trip; it could be a life-saver in emergencies such as injury, getting lost or bluffed.

With cell phone network provider OneNZ soon to offer full coverage throughout New Zealand thanks to the Starlink satellite network, some people are suggesting a mobile phone will soon be the only safety device you need to take

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