![Credit: Spot LLC The Spot Tracker and emergency call systems have been on the market for over ten years. We introduce them and other emergency call systems.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2019-01/01_bg_spot_lifestyle.jpg?h=a141e9ea&itok=AXxAKaeP)
The Spot Tracker and emergency call systems have been on the market for over ten years. We introduce them and other emergency call systems.
![Credit: Spot LLC In addition to tracking, the Spot Gen3 offers the possibility of sending your own location or various calls for help outside of mobile networks.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2019-01/02_bg_spot_gen3.jpg?h=6e972868&itok=LjqcJCJ4)
In addition to tracking, the Spot Gen3 offers the possibility of sending your own location or various calls for help outside of mobile networks.
![Credit: Spot LLC The latest model in the Spot family is called Spot X and differs from the Spot Gen3 essentially in the possibility of real two-way communication. Spot X also allows external contact and dialogue via Messenger.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2019-01/03_bg_spot_x.jpg?h=6e972868&itok=ogonzmva)
The latest model in the Spot family is called Spot X and differs from the Spot Gen3 essentially in the possibility of real two-way communication. Spot X also allows external contact and dialogue via Messenger.
![Credit: Garmin Germany GmbH Garmin inReach offers 100 percent global iridium satellite network coverage.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2019-01/04_bg_garmin_lifestyle.jpg?h=6469368d&itok=qBcekmRq)
Garmin inReach offers 100 percent global iridium satellite network coverage.
![Credit: Garmin Germany GmbH The Garmin inReach mini has been on the market since mid-2018. According to Peter Weirether, Garmin Head of Category Management DACH, its weight of only 100 grams makes it "particularly suitable for companies with very limited luggage options".](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2019-01/05_bg_garmin_inreach_mini.jpg?h=42d864b6&itok=a5Aavh3h)
The Garmin inReach mini has been on the market since mid-2018. According to Peter Weirether, Garmin Head of Category Management DACH, its weight of only 100 grams makes it "particularly suitable for companies with very limited luggage options".
![Credit: Garmin Germany GmbH With the inReach Explorer+, Garmin offers an emergency call system that allows navigation via pre-installed topographic maps and an integrated color display directly on the Explorer+, thus combining safety and navigation functionality in one device.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2019-01/06_bg_garmin_inreach_explorerplus.jpg?h=6e972868&itok=8PZUbUTb)
With the inReach Explorer+, Garmin offers an emergency call system that allows navigation via pre-installed topographic maps and an integrated color display directly on the Explorer+, thus combining safety and navigation functionality in one device.
![Credit: Protegear Promising newcomer from Germany is the Protegear A*Live](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2019-01/07_bg_protegear_lifestyle.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=OJ8UW6GY)
Promising newcomer from Germany is the Protegear A*Live
![Credit: Protegear The A*Live from Protegear can be pre-ordered and will be available from spring 2019. It sends a warning message with the exact location to pre-defined contacts or directly to the rescue services if, for example, you do not move for more than five minutes due to a fall.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2019-01/08_bg_protegear_alive.png?h=3be6d58d&itok=-CexGxii)
The A*Live from Protegear can be pre-ordered and will be available from spring 2019. It sends a warning message with the exact location to pre-defined contacts or directly to the rescue services if, for example, you do not move for more than five minutes due to a fall.
![Credit: Protegear Features of the A*Live are among others the possible coupling with the ABS P.RIDE avalanche airbag backpack and a crash detector.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2019-01/09_bg_protegear_lifestyle_2.jpg?h=8c1da093&itok=iu52MU79)
Features of the A*Live are among others the possible coupling with the ABS P.RIDE avalanche airbag backpack and a crash detector.
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