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Before you head off on your next outdoor adventure, consider purchasing a GPS tracker. Whether you are hiking in the Alps or camping in the Rockies, rest assured knowing that your friends and family can easily detect your location via a personal GPS tracking device. This device is small, easy to carry around, and designed to keep people safe during outdoor expeditions. Here are a few things to look for when getting a GPS tracker to help you explore the great outdoors.
Safety Features
Safety is the number one concern when exploring the outdoors. Whether you are alone, or with a group, getting a GPS tracker is an easy way to protect yourself as you explore. The GPS tracker should have an SOS/Emergency button. If anything were to happen, the user can easily press this button to let others know that something is wrong. Another important feature is the ability to set geo-fence boundaries. Boundaries can be set prior to the trip, and followers will be notified if the person steps out of the boundaries. A third important feature is fall detection. With activities such as hiking or rock climbing, falls are always a risk. This feature uses an accelerometer to set off a notification when the user has fallen.
Can Withstand the Outdoors
While safety features are important, first you must make sure that the GPS tracking device can handle the outdoor conditions you will be traveling in. Find a tracker that can function at extremely low and high temperatures. Explore Death Valley or the Arctic Circle knowing that your GPS tracker can handle the extreme heat or cold. Another necessary feature for withstanding outdoor adventures is a long battery life. Pick a tracker that has low power consumption and long standby time. Long battery life is essential to users going on extended outdoor trips.
Tracking Device/Phone Combination
Pick a tracking device that also works as a safety phone. Cell phones are very unreliable in certain outdoor settings which is why it is extremely important to have a safety phone built into your GPS tracker. Some devices allow inbound SMS messaging and a limited number of phone numbers in your address book. Before you depart, save the most important phone numbers to the device in case you need to reach family and friends quickly due to an emergency.
A GPS tracking device should be on your packing list for any outdoor adventure. Carrying a tracker instills a sense of safety in users as they go out on exciting expeditions. The device also allows friends and family to sleep easier knowing that they can track the location of their loved one and will be alerted if there is trouble. Contact Tracking the World to learn more about our personal tracking devices and how they can be useful to your outdoor adventures.
