New Zealand bush makes it to the top ‘10 best trails’ in every avid hiker’s list. Not many have heard of the ‘Te Aroha trail’ – a trail the length of New Zealand that passes along the beautiful lakes, mountain summits, native forests and deep valleys. NZ is a relatively small country but lures tourists with its untouched bushes and breathtaking sights. Unlike other countries which are hot spots for hiking, NZ offers accommodation. When you start off on exciting ‘Tramping’ journeys, you will always have a warm place to sleep.

Hiking season in NZ isn’t limited to spring. There are many adventure seekers who hike during winters. The untouched forests remain green and the snow does not play spoil sport to hiking trips. A word of caution during winter hikes- the days are shorter and colder.

Many hikers overlook this aspect while planning. The bush is a beautiful place in the day and unsettling in the night.

Importance of PLB’s in NZ bush

A PLB, or Personal Locator Beacon is a safety device that transmits signals to alert rescue and search parties. These signals guide the search party to the victim in case of an emergency. On activating a PLB, a signal in the range of 406MHz is transmitted. The COSPAS-SARSAT satellites scan for this frequency which is the distress frequency. On receiving the signal, the location is relayed to the nearest RCC (Rescue Coordination Center).

There are many missing person reports filed during the winter along the trails of NZ’s bushes. Most tourists don’t account for the loss of daylight hours during winter. When it gets dark, maneuvering the bushes gets unnerving. Having a PLB at hand can be a life saver in these situations.

KANNAD PLB- The best PLB for the wanderlusts

SafeLink SOLO by KANNAD is a universal PLB that works accurately whether you’re in the air, the bushes of NZ or stuck in the ocean. This handy device allows you to explore adventurous feats without having to worry about losing your way and getting stranded. SafeLink SOLO is compact, light and sturdy. It is designed keeping an adventurer in mind. The anti-slip armor maintains the structural integrity of the device during harsh conditions- be it heavy snowfall or torrential downpour the SafeLink SOLO will still work. There are no subscription charges and calls are free. The device also has a flashlight to ensure that you’re never in the dark. With SafeLink SOLO you can go further, faster and solo for once the device is activated, signals are transmitted without a break for a minimum of 24 hours.