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Global Hotspot

INTUITIVE, LIGHTWEIGHT, OFF-GRID COMMS

The Global Hotspot uses Iridium’s low-earth orbit satellite network to reliably and quickly transmit adventure-critical information. The Global Hotspot and mobile app supports a range of features to maximize safety in the backcountry including two-way messaging, real-time location sharing, on-demand weather reporting and SOS beaconing.

*Satellite activation required for satellite capabilities.

A line to safety in your pocket

The Global Hotspot is the perfect companion for all backcountry adventures. Stay safe and in touch
while you camp under the stars, chase fresh powder, go off-road, hunt big game, and so much more.

A closer look at the Global Hotspot

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Size & Weight

The compact form factor is 3.0” x 3.6” x 0.8” and only weighs 4 oz.

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Battery

1000+ messages sent/received per charge.
Hotspot will last for over 10 days with 10 min interval tracking.

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Shock & Vibration

MIL-STD-810
We made sure the hotspot could stand up to the roughest conditions.

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Wireless

With integrated Bluetooth Low Energy, latch the hotspot
to your backpack and forget it’s even there.

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Operating Temperature

-4°F to 140°F
Built for all seasons, Somewear will be there in the snow and the sun.

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Location

GPS – Accurate to within 2.5m
Precision tracking for whoever needs to follow your path.

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Environmental

IP68
Water-resistant at 2m for 30 mins. It even floats!

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Connector

Micro USB
(charging cord included)

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USE THE GLOBAL HOTSPOT WITH THE

Somewear mobile app

We know you’ll love our modernized and sleek mobile app experience that makes off-grid communication seamless and simple. Get the information you need to stay safe and effective off-grid within seconds.

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What our customers are saying

Sierra Club

Somewear can actively detect and default to cellular and wi-fi networks when in range, thus preserving valuable satellite data. It’s simple to use and lent us maximal peace of mind on a recent backcountry adventure!

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WIRED

The signal is stronger, and unlike GPS networks, covers every inch of the globe—from the polar ice caps to the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

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Outside

[Somewear] fills a fundamental gap in the satellite communications market… doing it in a lighter, more user-friendly way.

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Outdoor Gear Lab

We’ve poured hours of work into a comprehensive and usually up-to-date chart that collates hardware and subscription options. When we crunch the numbers, the Global Hotspot is the best value option if you want two-way text messaging in the wild.

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Gear Junkie

The Somewear hotspot is an extremely easy-to-use global satellite messenger. Because all functions other than SOS work through an app, sending a message or coordinates is as simple as sending a text.

Gear Junkie

Mountain sledder

The app user interface is as clean as a whistle! It’s seriously dead-simple to use. If you’re accustomed to navigating your way through a smartphone, using the Somewear app is a breeze.

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