SPOT
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SPOT Personal Tracker
Decent product, crooked company. Got the SPOT secondhand. Activated at about $150, which was decent. It was great to have for communicating with my wife regarding my trip status and whereabouts. One year later, SPOT charges my CC $230 for the exact same service with absolutely no warning. Apparently, if you use their device you agree to their terms and conditions. The terms and conditions include: auto-renewal, increase in fees, no refunds, and negative credit reporting if you fail to pay. Oh, and… Full review
SPOT Personal Tracker
15,000 miles, 31 countries, and the Spot Tracker performed really well. From remote areas to urban concrete jungles it never failed me. I used the Tracker on a recent trip so that people could follow live via the Tracker's webpage. 15,000 miles, 31 countries in 21 days and it performed very well.
The only issues I had were batteries as I didn't have the space to carry supplies. I had no dead spots and the customized messages came in handy to let people know I was OK. Full review
SPOT Personal Tracker
Death comes to those that are not prepared. If you want to get lost and die then do not buy. If you want your life and want your stuff then this is for you. I am 78 years old and a rather disabled old lady. I like to drive thru Death Valley and there are lots of places with no cell service. My daughter always knows how to track me and if I spend too long in any one spot she can send help. We have a two hour agreement on how long is too long. Spot is even great in town where there is cell service. Full review
Spot Gen3
Excellent insurance for the solo hiker, hunter, or fisher(person). I am a solo hiker, hunter, and fisherman who needs some insurance against accidents in the wild. I live within half an hour of the national forest, but if I got lost or had a serious accident off the trail, the results could be catastrophic without a GPS locating device.
I've used the SPOT 3 twice this summer and find its periodic reporting of my precise location very satisfactory. Full review
SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger
It's small and rugged and puts out a strong signal to a satellite. If you hike alone or with other people it provides a check in ok-help or SOS. It's best made for anyone who travels the backcountry, whether you are in a car or on your feet. I highly recommend this product. I'm in the woods a lot, it may be backpacking for 5 days, an overnighter, or just a day hike. I bought the Spot Messenger for two reasons. One is to let people know where I'm at and if something happens, minor accidents or a… Full review
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SPOT Coverage in the Trailspace Blog
Congratulations, Andy, Winner of a SPOT Gen3 Device
Congratulations, Andy, winner of a SPOT Gen3 satellite GPS messenger with one year of service, thanks to SPOT! Andy won this great gear prize worth $370 just for sharing a review of his trail shoes. Read more
December 22, 2015
Final Week: Enter to Win a SPOT GPS Messenger Device
Review your outdoor gear this week. On December 21 we're giving one member a SPOT Gen3 satellite GPS messenger to stay connected around the world with family and emergency responders ($370 prize value). Read more
December 14, 2015
We're Giving One of You a SPOT Messenger for Christmas
We're giving a SPOT Gen3 satellite GPS messenger and one year of service to one lucky Trailspace member this holiday season ($370 value). Review your gear and it could be yours. Read more
December 8, 2015
Win a Free SPOT Messenger for Reviewing Your Gear
Free outdoor gear beats any Cyber Monday deal. Review your outdoor gear, apparel, or footwear through December 20 and you're entered to win a SPOT Gen3, plus one year of service ($370 value). Read more
November 30, 2015
Review Your Gear, Be Entered to Win a SPOT Messenger
Review your outdoor gear now through December 20 and you could win a SPOT Gen3 satellite GPS messenger, plus one year of service to help you stay connected wherever you roam ($370 value). Read more
November 23, 2015
Patti Wins Spot Global Phone for Reviewing Her Gear
Congratulations, Patti LePoidevin! For sharing a review of your Deuter Aircontact backpack, you've won a SPOT Global Satellite Phone and two months of free airtime ($500 value). Read more
September 9, 2013
Last Week: Review Your Gear to Win SPOT Global Phone
Want to update friends as you climb around the world? Need to give your family peace of mind for your solo adventures? Review your outdoor gear and you could win a SPOT Global Satellite Phone and two months of free airtime ($500 value). Read more
September 1, 2013
Win a SPOT Global Satellite Phone by Reviewing Your Gear
Review your outdoor gear now through Sunday, September 8, and you could win a Global Satellite Phone from SPOT, plus two months free airtime ($500 value). Read more
August 26, 2013
SPOT Satellite Communicator Recalled
Spot has issued a recall on the SPOT Satellite Communicator, which is bundled and sold exclusively with the DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w. Intended messages may not be transmitted when the SPOT Satellite Communicator is used at temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Read more
April 6, 2011
Outdoor Retailer: SPOT turns smartphones into satellite communicators
It's common knowledge to not rely on your cell phone for help in the backcountry, lest you become a cautionary tale. But, what if you could use your smartphone even after you've lost a cell signal? SPOT Connect turns your smartphone into a satellite communicator. Read more
January 22, 2011
Outdoor Retailer: Petzl, Energizer, SPOT, and Pacsafe
Petzl belay/rappel device and headlamp-charging system; Energizer's solar panel/battery charger; PacSafe's anti-theft devices; and news from SPOT and RAB/Integral Designs. Read more
August 16, 2010
Outdoor Retailer: Texting from the trail with SPOT and DeLorme
We take the DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator out for a hike, and ponder the nature of communication in the backcountry. Read more
August 3, 2010
Outdoor Retailer: Personal locator beacons in the backcountry
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February 8, 2010
Send Text Messages from (Almost) Anywhere on Earth
Outdoor Retailer is still two weeks away, but one of the potentially more interesting new 2010 products has just been announced, a Delorme PN-Series GPS device that will use the SPOT satellite system to communicate text messages. Read more
January 7, 2010
SPOT recalls version 2
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December 15, 2009
Voluntary recall for SPOT 2 Satellite Messengers
During recent testing, SPOT discovered that some of the new SPOT 2 devices might not meet battery and messaging operating specifications. Spot is conducting a voluntary return on any new model SPOT 2 purchased since October 1, 2009. Read more
December 15, 2009
Outdoor Retailer: SPOT debuts version 2.0
SPOT introduced its next generation SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger for fall 2009. At 5.2 ounces, the new SPOT is 30 percent smaller and lighter than the original SPOT and has additional custom messaging modes and a new enhanced satellite antenna. Read more
July 21, 2009
I’m Lost, Help Find Me: A SPOT Gear Test
Bill Straka explains the types of personal locator devices available for the backcountry and tests the SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker in redwood forests, a snowcave, and other locations. Read more
March 4, 2009
SPOT Wins Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award
SPOT Satellite Messenger has received the 2008 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award in the Consumer Electronics category. Read more
September 30, 2008
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SPOT
461 South Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
USA
toll-free:
(866) 651-7768
website:
www.findmespot.com
