This is one of the little gadgets that many of us believe we will never need, but oh boy, how much would I really love to have one if I ever did. This is a great thing to have even for the not so vital but “I wish someone would pick me up right now” things. For example a couple of years ago I was riding my mountain bike by myself and the bike broke down. I tend to ride without a phone, so I had to push my bike for 20 miles until I got to assistance. If I would’ve had Spot trust me I would have used it in a heart beat. Bottom line, some of us like the outdoors to really “get away”, but Spot allows that and still grant you safety!
Another great thing is… Outdoors Geek allows you to rent it out, try it and see if it works for you, and if it does well… Buy it!
The SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger provides a vital line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and 
emergency assistance when you need it. Using 100% satellite technology, SPOT works virtually anywhere in the world, even where cell phones don’t – all with the push of a button.
SPOT is designed to provide outstanding quality and reliability. With a perfect view of the entire sky, the SPOT Messenger is designed to transmit virtually every message.
But in everyday conditions, the view of the sky is often blocked due to hills, buildings, or other obstructions so it is normal for some messages to be blocked. That is why the SPOT Messenger automatically sends multiple messages in every mode, giving you excellent overall reliability. In some modes this means multiple attempts to send the same message, while in other modes it means regularly updating GPS coordinates and sending a new message. Placement of your SPOT unit can make a difference. Experiment with placement until you are familiar with the reliability of your operating environment.
What are Spot’s functions?
SOS: Use this function In the event of a life threatening or other critical emergency to notify emergency services of your GPS location and that you need assistance. The GEOS International Emergency Response Center alerts the appropriate agencies worldwide – for example contacting 9-1-1 responders in North America and 1-1-2 responders in Europe.
Outdoors Geek…
Simply put, we love the outdoors and Outdoors Geek is here to help put quality outdoor experiences within your reach. We have a wide range of outdoor experience including backpacking, camping, hiking, group trips, guiding, canoeing, car camping, fly fishing high mountain lakes, hunting trips, climbing 14ers, and more. We are the only place on the planet where you can Rent it, Try it, or Buy it. You can count on Outdoors Geek for top notch gear and all the help you need to make your outdoors adventure happen.For more than 20 years, we have been testing everything from packs, to tents, to stoves and hundreds of other products. We’ve got the good stuff right here at Outdoors Geek. And we’re not just talking about Colorado for renting or buying Camping Gear, we will ship anywhere!
