UTag - In Case of Emergency

Just got some UTags in store. Not knowing what they were I'm genuinely impressed so much so that I bought one myself today.

UTag is a "digital dogtag" which incorporates a fold out USB connection. When plugged into any PC/Laptop/Netbook, will bring up your personal details like emergency contacts, Doctor's details, medical info like allergies etc. Vital if you are unable to communicate.

Noone likes to think about having an accident but if it does happen then the best thing is to be prepared. The pack also has helmet stickers to show that the rider has a Utag on them.

Very clever stuff.

I have one attatched in a bracelet

Great idea, apart from the fact that most offices/hospitals wont plug in any sort of USB device in case of viruses.

[DarrenSV650S]

Originally Posted by speedplay

Great idea, apart from the fact that most offices/hospitals wont plug in any sort of USB device in case of viruses.

and any info they can get from it they can get from your wallet or phone. Doubt they'd pay any attention to the utag tbh

And paramedics won't be able to use it either. It is a shame, because I think the principal is good...

I know of a couple of racers that use them, and I want one especially for when I go overseas. Not even on the bike - just good to have all that stuff digitally with me that I can download pretty much anywhere. Peace of mind if nothing else.

Looks like that's something else to order through work...

[the_lone_wolf]

I used one for the Morocco trip, kept my medical records to hand if they're required but also digital scans of my important documents in case they got lost

Only annoyance was the thing tended to open without the rubber lip around it and with it it was a little bulky, but nothing too bad

i have the same sort of thing on my phone, Its on the lockscreen too which will bring up all details. As long as the screen isnt broken when needed of course

On the face of it the UTag is a great idea, but I have been told by an A+E nurse that the local hospital (and possibly country-wide) are not allowed to connect them to their PC's (as previously mentioned).

Dog tags for me. Cheap and simple. Name, DOB, ICE numbers and blood group.

Principle is a good idea. But there are so many alternative better ideas out there. Why try to re-invent the wheel?