SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger

Product Descriptions

REI Description: The SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger offers improved GPS acquisition and a 30% smaller and lighter design to send your location, status, messages and calls for help. The SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger offers improved GPS acquisition and a 30% smaller and lighter design to send your location, status, messages and calls for help. New features and enhancements include faster and stronger GPS function, GPS acquisition light, sent message light and safety flaps over SOS and Help buttons. New design also sports an extra message button, separate tracking button, tracking message queue, replaceable button covers and illuminated buttons. An affordable alternative to PLBs, satellite phones and cell-based GPS trackers, SPOT II provides virtually full coverage in North America, Europe and Australia. Also covers portions of South America, northern Africa and northeastern Asia, along with thousands of miles of offshore areas. "SOS" function dispatches emergency responders to your exact location. Use "Help" feature to request assistance from friends or family. "Check-in/OK" allows you to transmit your location and that you are okay. Track your progress by sending and saving points along your route to Google Maps(TM). GPS satellites determine location; commercial SPOT satellites transmit information. Rugged unit works in extreme temperatures (-22deg to 140degF) and altitudes (-328 ft. to 21,325 ft.) and can be submerged 1m for up to 30 minutes. SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger is light, small and easy to carry. Optional features include Track Progress automatic tracking service and guaranteed extraction assistance in countries lacking emergency services. 3 AAA lithium batteries (included) provide up to 3 months of standby power, 7 days in Track Progress mode and 6 days in SOS mode, or 700 Check-in/OK messages. Requires $99 annual subscription; $12.

RockCreek Description: From the beach, to river trips or even the daily commute, submersible E-Reader cases allow the uncompromised enjoyment of your favorite e-book page-turner in any situation. SealLock? zippers and tough RF-welded seams fend off dirt, sand and water, while high-clarity, PVC-free, Touch, Talk and Listen? urethane windows retain full functionality of all buttons, joysticks and touch-screen interfaces. Available in two sizes and colors.Unimpeded Use: Retains function of all buttons, joysticks and touch-screen interfaces with Touch, Talk & Listen? windows.Full-Protection: SealLock? zipper and RF-welded seams withstands submersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes.Convenient: Corner lash points accept carabiners and key hooks for convenient tethering. Reliable: Individually tested for 100% quality assurance.Versatile: Medium fits Amazon Kindle-2?, Amazon Kindle-3?, Sony PRS, and Barnes & Noble Nook; Large fits Kindle-DX?Made in USA

Backcountry Description: From non-life-threatening emergencies close to home to critical scenarios at remote locations on land or water, use the Spot Satellite GPS Messenger to call for help simply and easily. With one-button distress notification and GPS location services, this compact, affordable device gives you a satellite-based lifeline where cell phones would fail. Custom OK messages and real-time online tracking also help you check in with friends ones quickly and easily.

SummitHut Description: For safety or fun, this second generation Spot messenger is hard to beat. Depending on the feature set you choose, the Spot can call for emergency help, tell your friends and family youre ok, or track your adventure in near-realtime with Google Maps. The new version is smaller, lighter and has better GPS tracking benefits.