The GOLD standard for Duke of Edinburgh tracking, Scouting and all types of expeditions
TrackTrail
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Telephone 01905 570880
Let me help find the right tracker for your expedition
Use the form below, but ideally email us either; a GPX file of your route(s), a PDF route map,or send a written route descrition. We have developed a new tool that performs an impressive, detailed analysis of the coverage for trackers, and your supervisor mobile phones. This is a breakthrough advancement in safety.
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Confused about which tracker you need?
Let us help
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 Mini/Max Trackers
Best for most UK Expeditions.
Transmits using global mobile networks in 175 countries at no extra cost
LTE Mini:Cos
Weight: 38g
Battery Life : 3 days (Bronze or Silver)
Update Frequency: 5 mins (can be adjusted to 5 seconds at expense of battery life)
Sensitivity: Medium (Must be mounted on shoulder)
Cost: £85 to buy or £15 to hire
LTE Max:Cos
Weight: 95g
Battery Life : 5 days (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
Update Frequency: 2 mins (can be adjusted to 5 seconds at expense of battery life)
Sensitivity: High (Best on shoulder, can function inside a bag)
Cost: £125 to buy or £15 to hire
All work on multiple bands (LTE: 4G, CatM1,IoT, 2G). They work on all networks even in places where your mobile phone may not.
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)
Weight:150 grams
Location update every: 5-10 minutes
Battery:4 x AAA batteries (1-2 weeks life)
Sensitivity: Must be on shoulder, never in a bag
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
Weight: 100 grams - 250 grams
Location update: every 6 - 10 minutes
Sensitivity: Must be on shoulder, never in a bag
2-way SMS (inReach, Zoleo: requires mobile phone app)
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.