One thing Bristow always did right.....was to place a Rescue Sarbe radio in each Flight Crew Vest....and install homers on each helicopter. At least you felt like some one had a means to come find you while you were a bobbin' in the oggin!
Now days....I would pack a Strobe Light, Day/Night Flare, an Epirb, and a handheld VHF with GPS and DSC capability along with a very good signal mirror. Add in a decent knife, LED Flashlight, and a crossword and I would call it good.
For Offshore....
STANDARD HORIZON HX850S Floating 6W Handheld VHF with integral GPS
The older I get....the more I am in touch with my mortality and appreciate hi-tech devices for getting found prior to my sell by date.
Last edited by SASless; 7th Apr 2008 at 01:41.