[throttlemeister]

Seems some people don't really understand how this thing works.

1) you can't be tracked using this thing, unless you yourself press the button on the device to transmit tracking information
2) this device is not designed as a tracker (though it can act as such), but as a rescue beacon

Personally, when i go to the North Cape next year I will be driving through areas nobody goes to unless they need to and without cellphone coverage and in the unlucky event of an emergency I want rescue services to be able to come get me. And know where to find me, even if I can't tell them due to coverage or language.

I find going into deserted areas with no or very bad cellphone coverage, by yourself and without anyone knowing where you are or where you are going rather stupid. It goes against every basic rule of survival. Using this tool, you don't have to rely on other people remembering you went somewhere when you don't show up and stay in control.

If people would reserve their unjustified Big Brother feelings when it comes to these tools for the justified times when governments try to control where you go, what you say and what you can do when you want to, this world would be a lot better place.