Hire by mail from $10 per day (shipping included) *
* Minimum booking: 5 days
Why hire a PLB from The Bushwalking Blog?
Affordable
Here’s how it works…
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a mail-order PLB hire service, so the emergency beacons are sent via either Parcel Post or Express Post.
I prefer to allow a week for shipping where possible – Australia Post aren’t as reliable as they used to be.
Included in the package will be a self-addressed Express Post satchel to return your PLB.
A 5-day booking will cost $58.50 (including shipping)
Bookings of 6 days or more will be $10 per day.
Yes! Just scroll down and get in touch via the contact form or e-mail me at neil@bushwalkingblog.com.au.
Discounts are as follows:
2 Weeks (14 days) – was $140 – NOW $110
3 Weeks (21 days) – was $210 – NOW $160
4 Weeks (28 days) – was $280 – NOW $200
The last day (or end date) of your booking should be the day BEFORE you intend to put the PLB back in the mail. Again, you do not need to pay for the day you return the PLB.
The last day of your booking must NOT be a Saturday and the first day must not be a Sunday. This is due to there being no mail service on weekends.
Public holidays also effect booking dates. You must count public holidays into your booking dates.
If you can’t select your desired dates on the calendar below, I probably just haven’t listed dates that far ahead of time yet.
In this case, just scroll down and get in touch via the contact form or e-mail me at neil@bushwalkingblog.com.au, and I can make a booking for you.
Honestly, it’s definitely worth running the numbers on the cost versus how often you’ll use one.
Keep in mind that PLB batteries have limited lifespans—the RescueMe PLB1 (the PLB model you can hire from me) has a battery that lasts 7 years.
For the most part, my customers are people who only make a few trips a year that require a PLB. If you decide to purchase one, here’s a guide to the best PLBs for Australians.
Get in touch.