SPOT X Two Way Satellite Personal Tracker Overview:

SPOT X provides 2-way satellite messaging so you can stay connected to family, friends and colleagues whenever you’re outside of cellular range, including direct communication with Search & Rescue services in case of a life-threatening emergency. SPOT X even provides you with your own personal mobile U.S. number so others can message you directly from their cell phone or other SMS devices at any time.

With SPOT X, you can still do all these things (and more) even when you don’t have cell service.

Message:  Exchange messages with any cell phone number or email address from virtually anywhere in the world.
Tracking: Select from 2½, 5, 10, 30 or 60 minute tracking intervals, and let family, friends and other adventurers follow your progress with SPOT’s easy-to-use Google Maps interface.
Compass:   Built-in compass and programmable waypoints to help you navigate.
S.O.S.:  Send an S.O.S. to the 24/7 Search & Rescue center, message back and forth about the nature of your emergency, and receive confirmation when help is on the way.
Post to Social: Link your Facebook and Twitter accounts to keep your friends and family in the know wherever you go.
Check In:  Quickly and easily let everyone know you’re OK.

Spot X Features:

• Illuminated QWERTY Keyboard
• 240 Hours (10 days) of battery life in continuous 10 minute tracking mode
• Alerts 24/7 Search and Rescue Center
• Rechargeable Lithium Battery
• Lightweight
• Impact Resistant, dust and waterproof (IP67)
• 2.7 Backlit Display
• Micro USB Port

Annual Service plan is required, but not included. Choose either the Weekender Plan (300 messages included) for $199.99/year or the Adventurer Plan (Unlimited Messages) for $299.99/year after receiving your SPOT X device.