Dad bought us one of these for our roadtrip.
The SPOT tracker has 4 functions. It will text the following messages:
1. Check in / Okay
2. Headed on an Adventure
3. We need (non-emergency) help
4. 911
The idea is that the first 2 messages will go to your family and friends to let them know you are okay. We have been taking advantage of this when we are in locations without cell reception.
The third message is to request help from AAA. With the van as reliable as it is, we are sure it will be unlikely we'll need this one. heh.
The last message contacts local emergency services directly. They'll send in the local search and rescue... Safety Team!
The device will also track your progress if you are going on a neat trail you'd like to remember.
I thought I'd advertize this, since it has been a great investment. We haven't needed to use any of the 'help' functions - although we came close once...
2. Headed on an Adventure
3. We need (non-emergency) help
4. 911
The idea is that the first 2 messages will go to your family and friends to let them know you are okay. We have been taking advantage of this when we are in locations without cell reception.
The third message is to request help from AAA. With the van as reliable as it is, we are sure it will be unlikely we'll need this one. heh.
The last message contacts local emergency services directly. They'll send in the local search and rescue... Safety Team!
The device will also track your progress if you are going on a neat trail you'd like to remember.
I thought I'd advertize this, since it has been a great investment. We haven't needed to use any of the 'help' functions - although we came close once...
If you'd like to follow our "real time" progress, you can follow our steps on our shared SPOT tracking webpage. There is a permanent link on the sidebar of the blog as well.
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