I have one of those except I ordered with the aux cigar lighter for a connection as I have that in my truck up front. When I travel, I use it, but unplug the thing for the night as I do not trust it. If you wire via a switch, as mentioned, turn it off when not needed to protect from fire etc.
It's a common mistake and exactly why I went to a key guy whom made me a spare fob. I keep the fob in a faraday bag and inside a very good magnetic box on top of the frame next to the spare tire.
Unfortunately, you cannot generally pick your mates in a mob such as the one you were stuck with. There are too many, shall we say, not so smart and not so considerate people involved with all types of events. I choose alone or very small groups when I do most of my recreating. Even back when I...
Actually, for context to the entire thought regarding loss of all communications etc, the takers will be ready with stones, guns and whatever else to take what you might own. Which leads me to believe that traveling around during such an event could have terrible consequences. There is plenty of...