SPOT Gen 3 Review

This is a review of the SPOT Gen 3 personal tracking device. I do not review or endorse products or gear I don't use. This is my second Spot device. I've been using them for 10 years. I've traveled in all four hemispheres with my SPOT and fortunately, I've never had to use to for an emergency. Here is a link to their site for more info:
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This is not a paid endorsement.
Here is some additional info from the SpotLLC website:
SPOT Gen3 gives you a critical, life-saving line of communication when you travel beyond the boundaries of cell service. The latest generation of award-winning SPOT devices, SPOT Gen3 lets family and friends know you're okay, or if the worst should happen, sends emergency responders your GPS location - all with the push of a button. Add this rugged, pocket-sized device to your essential gear and stay connected wherever you roam. Long Live Adventure!
SPOT GEN3 ENHANCED TRACKING SERVICES CUSTOM TRACKING
SPOT Gen3's customized tracking allows you to change the rate tracks are sent to 2½, 5, 10, 30 or 60 minutes when you upgrade to one of the new tracking services: Basic Or Extreme Tracking.
MOTION-ACTIVATED TRACKING
A vibration sensor tells SPOT to send your GPS location when you are moving and to stop when you do. This conserves battery power and avoids sending duplicate tracks.
CONTINUOUS TRACKING
SPOT Gen3 will send track messages until you turn off your SPOT. No need to reset after 24 hours.
FEATURES:
TRACKING
SPOT Gen3's customized tracking features takes your SPOT experience to the next level. Only with SPOT Gen3, is tracking motion-activated regardless of the level of tracking you choose (Basic or Extreme). A vibration sensor tells your SPOT to send track updates when you are moving and to stop when you do.
S.O.S.
With the push of a button, GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center provides your GPS coordinates and information to local response teams - for example contacting 9-1-1 responders in North America and 1-1-2 responders in Europe The S.O.S. button is for emergencies only.
CHECK IN
Let family and friends know you're ok when you're out of cell phone range. Send a pre-programmed text message with GPS coordinates or an email with a link to Google Maps™ to your contacts with your location. With a push of a button, a message is sent via email or SMS to up to 10 pre-determined contacts and your waypoint is stored in your SPOT account for later reference. Your stored waypoints can be easily integrated into a SPOT Shared Page or SPOT Adventure account.
HELP/SPOT S.O.V. (Save Our Vehicle)
Alert your personal contacts that you need help in non-life-threatening situations. Or, use SPOT S.O.V. for professional services on land. (Additional service required).
CUSTOM MESSAGE
Stay in touch while off the grid by sending your custom message. Set up a message before leaving to send to contacts with your GPS location. Use this feature as a secondary OK message or transfer your personal help alert to this message function if you are using a SPOT S.O.V. service on your Help button.
SPECIFICATIONS:
HEIGHT 3.43" (8.72 cm)
WIDTH 2.56" (6.5 cm)
THICKNESS 1" (2.54 cm)
WEIGHT 4.0 oz (114g) with Lithium batteries
OPERATING TEMP -22F to 140F
(-30C to 60C)
OPERATING ALTITUDE -328ft to +21,320ft (-100m to +6,500m)
HUMIDITY RATED MIL-STD-810F, Method 507.3, 95% to 100% cond.
VIBRATION RATED Per SAE J1455
WATERPROOF RATED IP67 (1 m for up to 30 Minutes and dust proof)
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I feel so much better having the SPOT Gen 3 on me when I'm out.