Is This a Good Package?

[steven2120]

I never really got anything for Christmas but i did get cash so i could go out and buy safety gear for myself when im out in the back country. So im just curious as to what everyone thinks of this package,

 

[ferniesnow]

I never really got anything for Christmas but i did get cash so i could go out and buy safety gear for myself when im out in the back country. So im just curious as to what everyone thinks of this package,

I have the beacon and the cheapest I found it in Canada was $425. So for an extra $225 you get a shovel (around $75), a probe (around $100), and a nice pack.....All the gear is good quality and not cheap stuff. I think that's very reasonable.

 

[steven2120]

alright thanks fernie...im still searching around tho

 

[tantrumpipeline]

northgate honda in GP was selling DTS beacon with hydrate pack, shovel and probe for $439, going to grab one tomorrow hopefully

 

[steven2120]

northgate honda in GP was selling DTS beacon with hydrate pack, shovel and probe for $439, going to grab one tomorrow hopefully

u wanna let me know if they still have any left after you grab yours. The DTS is it the first one or the second one? Would u be able to post a pic if u do get one, would be greatly appreciated. Might have to take a drive up to GP on days off

 

[Dynacorkle]

Check out Mountain Equipment Coop, they have good ch!t at good prices. Quality Outdoor Gear, Equipment & Clothing - Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC)

 

[Orrin]

Check out Mountain Equipment Coop, they have good ch!t at good prices. Quality Outdoor Gear, Equipment & Clothing - Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC)

MEC supports groups that work very hard at shutting down all forms of offroad vehicle use. We should be boycotting that store not promoting it.

 

[jonniebud]

myself i think it is a bit pricey you can get a better deal

 

[tantrumpipeline]

u wanna let me know if they still have any left after you grab yours. The DTS is it the first one or the second one? Would u be able to post a pic if u do get one, would be greatly appreciated. Might have to take a drive up to GP on days off

I will do that for you tomorrow if they still offer the deal, otherwise it's 479, and I'll post pics for ya

 

[Hirevtuner]

mec supports groups that work very hard at shutting down all forms of offroad vehicle use. We should be boycotting that store not promoting it.

..x2

 

[Dynacorkle]

MEC supports groups that work very hard at shutting down all forms of offroad vehicle use. We should be boycotting that store not promoting it.

Sorry had no idea, I will refrain from shopping there in the future. Thanks for the info.

 

[steven2120]

MEC supports groups that work very hard at shutting down all forms of offroad vehicle use. We should be boycotting that store not promoting it.

Knowing that now, i too will refrain from doing any shopping at there store...

 

[tantrumpipeline]

winsdor rv in GP has IMO the better bang for the$$ 525.80 for a full ortovox kit, ortovox 3 plus beacon, pack, probe, and saw/shovel, once I'm not hungover as bad I will be going to pick one up, they haven't advertised it yet and just put it together this morning, read alot of good about the ortovox gear figure it's worth the extra $50, and there's even a youtube walk through on usage for this beacon

 

[steven2120]

winsdor rv in GP has IMO the better bang for the$$ 525.80 for a full ortovox kit, ortovox 3 plus beacon, pack, probe, and saw/shovel, once I'm not hungover as bad I will be going to pick one up, they haven't advertised it yet and just put it together this morning, read alot of good about the ortovox gear figure it's worth the extra $50, and there's even a youtube walk through on usage for this beacon

Keep me posted on this deal, sounds like a good package. once im done working nights i might have to take a drive to gp...

 

[ferniesnow]

MEC supports groups that work very hard at shutting down all forms of offroad vehicle use. We should be boycotting that store not promoting it.

Further to Orrin's comment, 4-5 years ago I was in the store and noticed the big billboard display that was set up on the way out of the store (while one was waiting in line at the cashiers you had these huge bill boards to read).

They were asking for support to close down huge areas of SW Alberta to motorized traffic and I'm pretty sure it was from Longview to Waterton National Park. The greenies would just love that development.

This was the time when MEC did not sell bear spray because it was dangerous to the bears. I went across the street to Coast Mountain Sports and haven't been back to MEC since.

 

[tantrumpipeline]

pardon the crap blackberry photo sbut this is the Ortovox setup from windsor rv $499 [YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y86Slwr5u98[/YT] this will show you how to operate the beacon