Gear for where the grid ends

For remote ground

Gear for where the grid ends

Weight matters. Battery matters. Uptime is the whole point. Lightweight satellite comms for ski tours, expeditions, remote research, and anyone stepping off the grid.

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Why this setup

What makes it work out there.

Days of standby

Iridium handsets go 30+ hours on standby. PLB beacons wait 5+ years armed for the one moment they matter.

Rugged + waterproof

IP65 / IP67. Mil-spec drop-tested. Designed to ride on a pack, not in a case.

SOS + tracking

inReach and Bivy Stick push your breadcrumb to friends and family, and one button connects you to 24/7 SAR.

“Two-week ski traverse, zero cell, one weather window. The phone got us out in time. Worth every krone.”

— Nordic expedition team

Questions, answered

What buyers ask us.

Satphone or inReach?

Different tools. Satphone = real voice call + SMS + email, heavier, more expensive airtime. inReach = texting + SOS, lighter, cheaper subscription. For a 2-week trip an inReach Mini is usually enough. For real voice comms (medical coordination, family calls) you want a satphone.

What's the lightest real satphone?

Iridium 9555: 266g with battery. The 9575 Extreme is a bit heavier (247g) but drop-tested — our pick for anything involving scrambling or falls.

Do PLBs need a subscription?

No. PLBs are registered once (free, we help), then sit armed for 5+ years. One button sends your coordinates to SAR via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite network. Truly no-subscription lifesaving insurance.

Can it work in cold?

All our gear is rated to −20°C operation minimum. Iridium 9575 Extreme and ACR ResQLink 400 both go colder. Keep batteries close to your body between uses.

What about navigation?

Check out the Garmin GPSMAP 86i in navigation — it's an inReach tracker + full chartplotter in one handheld. Popular for ski touring and sea kayaking.