Digital ICE dog tag, good idea or a bit daft?

[722Adam]

Nearly bought one of these a while ago, but for some reason I didn't. Just remembered about them and once again am thinking of getting one. However, being USB, is it going to be much use to a mountain biker (or rather, the first person who comes across you)? Would the emergency services be able to get the info off it when they need to?

http://www.digitaldogtag.co.uk/utag-digital-dogtag...

Edited by 722Adam on Friday 17th December 19:57

[Badgerboy]

I wear one of these when on my motorbike. Apparently the emergency services will look for these, and can pull the data off them. (Typically only when in the hospital though)

[Phoenix]

I guess it depends how much information the emergency services need about you. I'm not taking meds/no known allergies etc so in the past I had a couple of normal dog tags made up with emergency contact details on but now I wear one of these when out and about.

http://www.theidbandco.com/Sports-Safety-ID-Wristb...

Has lasted well with almost continous use including lots of running, cycling & walking. The good thing about these is that the info is contained on a waterproof paper-type insert so v easy to update if needed. Got a couple for the kids just in case they ever get lost. Again probably more useful just as ICE contact details instead of any medical records/meds/allergies.

Seems they do loads of other types as well. I have no links with the above site apart from buying from them a few times.

[R500POP]

What an excellent website, just bought the helmet ones for the family - http://www.theidbandco.com/Sports-Helmet-ID-Tags-1...

[Mr Will]

I don't see the advantage of a digital one, what does it do that a wristband/helmet tag/card in your wallet doesn't (apart from be much harder to get the info off)?

[PintOfKittens]

Iv got a www.roadid.com - Simple dogtag with my name, contact details and medical information printed on them, ambulance person who came to check me after I hit a car at 30mph straight away had a looksy at it

[sinizter]

Badgerboy said:

I wear one of these when on my motorbike. Apparently the emergency services will look for these, and can pull the data off them. (Typically only when in the hospital though)

Depends on which hospital. There are some hospital where no USB devices are allowed - at all.

[722Adam]

Mr Will said:

I don't see the advantage of a digital one, what does it do that a wristband/helmet tag/card in your wallet doesn't (apart from be much harder to get the info off)?

This is the reason I'm not entirely sure, what if they can't get the info off it straight away? Maybe better to just get a standard one.