Beartooth? Smartphone off grid

[txhunter58]

Anyone used or have a review for the product called Beartooth?

Small device that allows you to talk to other people with smartphones like a walkie talkie. Can talk anywhere, text, share gps location. does not require cell service.

$200 for a pair of devices

Another company makes a device that allows texting and sharing GPS location but no talking. $107 per pair

 

[Wapitiwilly]

No intel but very interested in the concept

 

[txhunter58]

Beartooth

Beartooth is a hardware device that allows for off grid communication. Talk, text and location share without cell service or Wi-Fi. Beartooth pairs with both iOS and Android smartphone via Bluetooth and allows you to connect with all Beartooth users in range.

beartooth.com

goTenna Mesh | Text & GPS on your phone, even without service.

goTenna Mesh enables you to use your smartphone to text & share locations, regardless of cell coverage or wifi. Create a smart, people-powered network, anywhere.

gotennamesh.com

 

[txhunter58]

Beartooth says it’s backordered

 

[Sierra]

Sounds like a great concept, but it appears to get some pretty bad reviews. Maybe someone on MM has some personal experience that they can share with us.

 

[txhunter58]

Yep. But came out in 2018. Was hoping they might have worked out the bugs by now.