GPS trackers

[Sled]

My kid is headed with the grandparents while I'm down for back surgery. They want to take him into the Ruby's for some SXS and moto riding but don't want to lose him. What's the best passive GPS tracker for the Gparents to be able to view his location when cell service is not available?

 

[Antique0s]

Apple Air Tag No monthly fees. Great reviews

 

[Fullfan]

Airtags will only work with cell service and other cell phones around.

 

[northernalpine]

Sat device is really the only means once you’re off the beaten path and out of cell coverage

 

[elkliver]

Rhino Garmin's allow you to Poll the other parties location but you need to be within radio range. That can vary a lot depending on terrain

 

[ColeyG]

SPOT Trace or Garmin InReach Messenger.

 

[TaperPin]

Sounds like he shouldn’t go if there isn’t enough trust in his supervision.

 

[Bubblehide]

Zoleo

 

[Marble]

I wonder if an inreach can be set up to report location at intervals. Dad could log in and check last location?

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[Reburn]

My kid is headed with the grandparents while I'm down for back surgery. They want to take him into the Ruby's for some SXS and moto riding but don't want to lose him. What's the best passive GPS tracker for the Gparents to be able to view his location when cell service is not available?

Garmin Alpha® T 20 Dog Collar | Sporting Dog Tracking Collar

Alpha T 20 collar is a tracking dog collar with GPS to track your dog from up to 9 miles away and dynamic tracking for extended battery life.

www.garmin.com

 

[Billy Goat]

Garmin Alpha® T 20 Dog Collar | Sporting Dog Tracking Collar

Alpha T 20 collar is a tracking dog collar with GPS to track your dog from up to 9 miles away and dynamic tracking for extended battery life.

www.garmin.com

Need the TT25, to shock his ass when he doesn't listen.

Garmin Alpha® T 20 Dog Collar | Sporting Dog Tracking Collar

Alpha T 20 collar is a tracking dog collar with GPS to track your dog from up to 9 miles away and dynamic tracking for extended battery life.

www.garmin.com

Apparently it's same link.
Might be better to hide it on machine, that way if he's sneaking off he doesn't know to stash it somewhere.

 

[Reburn]

Need the TT25, to shock his ass when he doesn't listen.

Garmin Alpha® T 20 Dog Collar | Sporting Dog Tracking Collar

Alpha T 20 collar is a tracking dog collar with GPS to track your dog from up to 9 miles away and dynamic tracking for extended battery life.

www.garmin.com

I agree that its a important tool in any parents toolbox however he only asked about tracking. Surely he sees the benefit of a multi-tool.

 

[HighDesertHunter]

Inreach. $25/month and you can communicate as well as track.

 

[Billy Goat]

I agree that its a important tool in any parents toolbox however he only asked about tracking. Surely he sees the benefit of a multi-tool.

I wonder how this constant tracking and surveillance is really working out for our youth.


I might change my vote from shock collar to survival of the fittest. Turn the kid loose, no tracking, no surveillance, gotta keep yourself safe if you are headed out on your own.

 

[HighDesertHunter]

I wonder how this constant tracking and surveillance is really working out for our youth.


I might change my vote from shock collar to survival of the fittest. Turn the kid loose, no tracking, no surveillance, gotta keep yourself safe if you are headed out on your own.

There are the negatives for sure. But to ignore the positives would also be a shame. Before cell phones/inreach, I remember many times of cutting a track and heading in the opposite direction of plans. My friends got used to it but initially it led to concern if there was a problem. Now they can be in the loop and maybe even save some miles in the dark. I don't like the constant contact but when you have a check in time once a day it allows for good coordination without triggering worry for no reason.