Cell phone or Walkie Talkie for 8 YO DGD
We are going to Yellowstone this summer taking our 8 YO DGD with us. Her parents are going too. I have an extra AT&T GoPhone that I was thinking about putting some minutes on for her to have in case w...
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"In case you get separated" covers a LOT of distance, but practically speaking, would it not be reasonable that there is a maximum possible distance here? Surely 25 miles is the limit, no?
Cell phone service inside the park is very spotty to non-existent. I think you will find that a $25 pair of walkie-talkies, with a maximum range of 25 miles (and a more likely range under the sort of conditions likely in Yellowstone of perhaps 5 miles) but coverage EVERYWHERE will be more useful. What's more, should such a separation occur, the walkie talkie will be able to connect directly with any/every searcher in range with minimal fuss.
But honestly, I doubt you will need either. The odds of "getting separated" are pretty small.
And when you get done with the trip, the DGD will have a great toy for playing with other kids back home. Or you and your SO can use it for communicating while trying to back the RV into that tight spot late at night when it is pitch black and there are neighbors unlikely to be sympathetic at the shouting while they are trying to sleep.
Cell phone service inside the park is very spotty to non-existent. I think you will find that a $25 pair of walkie-talkies, with a maximum range of 25 miles (and a more likely range under the sort of conditions likely in Yellowstone of perhaps 5 miles) but coverage EVERYWHERE will be more useful. What's more, should such a separation occur, the walkie talkie will be able to connect directly with any/every searcher in range with minimal fuss.
But honestly, I doubt you will need either. The odds of "getting separated" are pretty small.
And when you get done with the trip, the DGD will have a great toy for playing with other kids back home. Or you and your SO can use it for communicating while trying to back the RV into that tight spot late at night when it is pitch black and there are neighbors unlikely to be sympathetic at the shouting while they are trying to sleep.
