ResQLink

A Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a worst-case-scenario device. Having one makes good sense and needn’t require a big investment. The ResQLink is the smallest and lightest one available and even comes with a test function so you know it will work when you need it.

($325; www.resqlink.com)

This article originally appeared in the January 2012 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.