Adventures don’t wait for good weather so SPOT upgraded this satellite communicator with a more robust housing and serious waterproofing. With a dedicated SOS button, you can quickly and easily call for first responders to be dispatched to your location. Requires a pay subscription service and a clear view of the sky to work.
- SOS messaging sends rescuers your exact GPS location
- SOS messages are received by GEOS, a worldwide emergency response center with 24/7/365 staffing
- SOS button has a hard-plastic cover to prevent an accidental activation
- Help function notifies your contacts of non-life-threatening emergencies. Additional SPOT assistance services can be purchased and programmed
- Satellite coverage works around the world, including the continental US, Canada and Mexico (for coverage see SPOT’s website)
- Custom message and GPS location alerts your contacts with help alert (can be used in place of SPOT assist service)
- Check-in feature sends pre-programmed message and GPS location to up to 10 contacts
- Track progress with location updates on cloud-based mapping, at 5, 10, 30 or 60 minutes to maximize battery life. Extreme tracking sends updates every 2½ minutes
- Motion activated tracking sends signals when moving, saving battery when in camp
- Cloud-based mapping predetermines an area so you get GPS alert if you leave it
- 2 subscription plans for year-round use, or flex plans for seasonal/month-to-month use
- IP68 dust and waterproofing can handle sandstorms or downpours
- 4 AAA Energizer™ Lithium Ultimate or 4 AAA Energizer™ NiMH rechargeable batteries
- In the box: Spot Gen4, carabiner and strap, USB cable, SOS sticker, batteries and documentation