The new Bivy Stick and Bivy App from ACR transforms your smartphone into a fully-functioning piece of satellite communication equipment. There are no activation fees; simply connect your phone to the Bivy Stick via Bluetooth to enjoy the global connectivity levels of the Iridium satellite network. It’s reliable satellite connection, wherever you are in the world. The Bivy Stick is as compact as it is powerful and can be easily mounted to any vehicle, backpack, or structure. It comes with a raft of built-in features including two-way SMS messaging, SOS calls, location sharing, one-touch Check-in, and in-depth weather reports sent right to your smartphone. You will also be assigned a dedicated phone number and email meaning your nearest and dearest have a private and secure way of keeping in contact without the need to initiate first contact. The Bivy App With the Bivy App, users have access to more than 50,000 adventures spanning many outdoor activities. From there, users are given a wealth of stats including current pace, mileage, altitude, as well as offline maps so you know where you are even when mobile network connectivity is unavailable. Stay Connected From the Trail Iridium Connectivity: from trail to slopes you know you’re always on Two-way Messaging: let those back home share your epic journey SOS Monitoring: accurate tracking in an emergency situation One-touch Check-in: announce your safe arrival at the touch of a button Location Tracking: share where you are and where you have been Never Lose Your Way Maps & Navigation: never stray from the path with highly accurate mapping Thousands of options: plenty of choice for climbers, bikers, hikers, paddlers, and skiers Offline Maps: stay on track even when there’s no cellular network Detailed Weather Reports: plan for the day ahead with satellite-powered weather updates