Good topic.

Anyone who has done extended, remote tours can't help thinking about the "what if" scenario.

Anyways, aside from the obvious of always riding with a buddy, I think one of the greatest safety features for remote travel is the GPS tracker & a mobile phone.

If disaster strikes, call someone who knows how to log into your GPS tracking website to find your exact location, and let them coordinate the assistance.

If you can't get a mobile signal, well, you've just gotta wait for the first "putt putt" truck to come along and (hopefully) pick up your carcass.