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Safety
Emergency preparedness, navigation, and risk management for backcountry travel.
Solo Hiker Safety: The Safety QR System
An extra safety layer for whoever is near you — your dashboard, the trail, or a PNG sent ahead. Status only until overdue.
Trailkeep6 min read
Is Garmin inReach Worth It? Or Is Your Phone Enough?
Garmin inReach is excellent hardware. But your phone may already cover more than you think, and the check-in problem it solves is not what most people assume.
9 min read
How to Use a Safety Timer Before Your Next Solo Hike
A safety timer automatically alerts your emergency contacts if you don't return on time. Here's what it is, how it works, and why every solo hiker should use one.
6 min read