Utah Outventures OUTDOOR GEAR SHOP - We have teamed up with the foremost outfitters to bring you the highest quality gear at competitive prices. Utah Outventures staff utilizes the gear we sell. bringing it to test every day out in the field, we know you will find what you are looking for, knowing that you bought the right gear from the right place.

SkI: To some a sport, to others a lifestyle. The most cutting edge tools you need to ski up, down, or across the mountain are all here.

CLOTHING: Nothing can ruin a day in the backcountry faster than not having the right clothing. After countless hours of gear testing, we've selected the best in technical wear & casual clothing from industry leaders.

CAMP / HIKE: Sunrise over a high alpine lake. A trek in the mountains. Pitching a tent far from the city...the backcountry beckons. After years of fieldwork, we've compiled the most technical, high-quality camping, backpacking & hiking gear by Kelty, Lowa, MSR, The North Face and more.

TRAVEL: Not everyone who wanders is lost. Explore, experience, engage. Herein lie the tools to keep you packed & organized, safely hydrated, and on the trail…when you want to be. Choose from Eagle Creek, Jansport, The North Face, Katadyn and more.

SPOT Satellite Messenger

SPOT Satellite Messenger description

When you're headed into the backcountry or traveling abroad in unfamiliar territory, pack the SPOT Satellite Messenger for worldwide satellite tracking and emergency alert capabilities. The SPOT utilizes GPS technology to transmit your location to your SPOT account every 10 minutes. Send a check-in signal and your coordinates (which can be tracked with Google Maps) to your friends and loved ones via text message or email, or send a help signal for non-life threatening situations when you need assistance. When you send a 911 signal, the GEOS International Emergency Response Center alerts the appropriate agencies (SAR, paramedics, embassy, etc.) of your exact location, and notifies your emergency contact about the receipt of a distress signal. For maximum reliability, The SPOT also performs a self-diagnostic test each time you turn it on. The SPOT requires a yearly service plan for activation. Backcountry.com athlete Karl Meltzer will carry the SPOT when he attempts to run the Appalachian Trail in less than 47 days, starting August 5. Follow his progress with the SPOT at www.whereskarl.com.

Bottom Line: Wherever adventure takes you, keep yourself safe and your loved ones in the know.

So far, so good. Do not pay extra for the "Tracker" service as it eats up the battery, and you can send/save the same data by occasionally pressing the "OK-Check" button. I bought this for my hunting/backcountry skiing husband. He is happy to carry it, and I sleep better knowing where he is and that he is OK. The various mapping features are very cool.

I've used the Spot for 5 months. I'm still on the same set of batteries. It works pretty good. I'm surprised that it gets reception in the woods sometimes and other times doesn't in the wide open. Always let it "warm up" and lock on before using heading out. That really increases your coverage. I would like to see an optional signal booster. I use the tracking a lot and thier website is great.