Nobody plans to get lost on a hike just a few miles outside a major city. But it happens. Nobody plans to have their car break down en route to a weekend getaway, on a road outside cell phone range. But it happens. What's your safety plan? Here's one: SPOT, the world's first GPS satellite messenger and your personal connection to the outside world, including friends, family, and emergency response centers. The little orange SPOT messenger is no bigger than a cell phone but works where cell phones don't. Hit the 9-1-1 button and unlike a regular GPS, SPOT will tell emergency response teams—and your loved ones—exactly where you are. You can also check in with friends and family by hitting the OK button; an email with a Google map of your exact location will be sent to everyone on your pre-programmed list, letting them know you're doing fine. With just four basic communication buttons, there's no fussing to send a message. And at just $169, this is peace of mind you can't afford not to have.
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