The GOLD standard for Duke of Edinburgh tracking, Scouting and all types of expeditions
Track Trail
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Telephone 01905 570880
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Confused about which tracker you need?
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We are not tied to one manufacturer
We can offer impartial advice based on your expedition locations
All trackers use satellites to determine their location
How they transmit their location is where they differ:
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Some transmit via mobile networks
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Others transmit via satellite
"If your expeditions are mainly in the UK, in areas such as the Downs, Dartmoor, Exmoor, much of The Lakes or Peaks then our best-in-class LTE trackers will almost always give you the most reliable performance and cost the least to hire or purchase.
If your expeditions are exclusively in the most remote parts the Scottish Highlands, in the valleys of Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog), valleys of Snowdonia (Eyri), The Lakes valleys - such as Borrowdale/Seathwaite, valleys in Yorkshire Dales, then Zoleo or SPOT trackers may better suited.
For remote overseas expeditions, very UK remote locations (Cape Wrath is a good example), or where you need two-way SMS as well as 100% global coverage, then choose Zoleo or inReach
LTE / LTE Mini Trackers
Best for most UK Expeditions. Works Abroad
Transmits using global mobile networks in 175 countries
Uses multiple bands (LTE: CatM1-IoT, 2G). They work even in places where your mobile phone may not.
Lightweight; 90 / 38 grams grams
Location update every 15s to 5 minutes
up to 6-day battery life - USB-C rechargable
Hire option
£15 for a 3-day expedition
Purchase option
Tracker cost - £125.00
Subscription - £9.50 per month used (PAYG)
SPOT Trackers
Best for remote parts of the Scotland, Wales or England.
Transmit via line of sight to Globalstar satellites
(forest/tree canopy will limit performance)
150 grams
Location update every 5-10 minutes
4 x AAA batteries (1-2 weeks life)
Hire option
£25 for 3-day expedition
Purchase option
Tracker cost - £125.00
Subscription - £20.50 per month
(Activation and flex fees may apply)
Best for very remote UK or Global Expeditions
Transmit via Iridium satellites (3x more satellites than SPOT/Globalstar)
100% global coverage
100 grams - 250 grams
Location update every 6 - 10 minutes
2-way SMS (inReach, Zoleo)
Maps & navigation (inReach Explorer+, 66i)
Weather/marine updates (cost per message)
2 to 14 day battery (recharges via USB)
Hire option
£45 to hire for a one week
Purchase option
Tracker cost - £150.00 - £550.00
Subscription - £22.5 - £40 per month
(Activation and flex fees may apply)
We took all four models out for a 11 mile hike in mixed terrain. We created this in-depth comparison. See how they each performed.
There is no contest; we offer the most affordable GPS Trackers. Our trackers are CE kitemarked for safety standards. We offer the best in class expedition system in the UK. Our system is used for Scouting and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. Track Trail® is compatible with route files from e DofE™, OS Maps. We show Live locations. We are highly reliable.
*Update frequency shown is based on the standard tariffs for each model
Iridium and SPOT can update as quickly (SPOT 2.5 mins, Iridium 2 mins) for additional premium cost. GSM can update as quickly as once every 10 seconds for additional cost. SPOT highly recommends that you use only non-rechargeable Energizer™ Ultimate 4 x L92 AAA Lithium Batteries, or NH12 batteries, to achieve reliable performance.