Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Backcountry rescues are typically covered by search and rescue organizations, but you can be billed if your actions are deemed negligent. This covers when to hit SOS without hesitation, how two-way satellite communication helps avoid unnecessary calls, what rescues actually cost, and how negligence gets defined in practice. Rescue insurance exists but isn't always necessary if you're prepared. The goal is understanding your liability before you need help, not avoiding calling for rescue when you actually need it.
00:00 Why this is important
01:30 Who pays
01:50 When to hit SOS
03:30 The 2-way Advantage
04:27 What does it cost
06:20 Defining Negligence
08:40 Rescue Insurance
09:15 Avoiding Negligence
10:20 Rescue Scams
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Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
UPDATED VERSION: youtu.be/PcK3M9I2iKE
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Hikingguy
Backcountry rescues are typically covered by search and rescue organizations, but you can be billed if your actions are deemed negligent. This covers when to hit SOS without hesitation, how two-way satellite communication helps avoid unnecessary calls, what rescues actually cost, and how negligence gets defined in practice. Rescue insurance exists but isn't always necessary if you're prepared. The goal is understanding your liability before you need help, not avoiding calling for rescue when you actually need it.
00:00 Why this is important
01:30 Who pays
01:50 When to hit SOS
03:30 The 2-way Advantage
04:27 What does it cost
06:20 Defining Negligence
08:40 Rescue Insurance
09:15 Avoiding Negligence
10:20 Rescue Scams
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
