I think we'd all do ourselves a favor in getting back to understanding the whole picture of what these kinds of things are all about. It's about a lot more than the latest/greatest blah blah blah. My son is not quite 17 - a lot of things he's doing, seeing, etc. - are for the first time, so I try my best to remember that, shut my mouth, and let him see things for himself without my pre-judgement.  It's been great    

A guy I ride with does, never used but on trips let you know he has it and where it is should something happen.  that’s about the extent of my exposure … lol   anyone ever use satellite mode on their cell phone?

Clearly the good thing to do for the sport and keep the show interesting for you/us, is to bring a person that has never gone, maybe a non sledder 🤔!

What trailer do you have your eyes on?

I went yesterday as well. Like you, I took someone who had never been and it was good to see the show through their eyes.   We spent 4 hours wandering, talking to vendors and shopping at Royal. I ended up with a new jacket and a quote coming for a new trailer. By myself, I’d likely have burned through the place in less than an hour.