Coming soon to iOS & Android

Your Group.
Always Connected.

Encrypted mesh communication for the backcountry. No cell towers. No cloud. No compromises.

See How It Works
iOS & Android Works with LoRa Radios

Built for hikers, skiers, SAR teams, and anyone who goes where the signal drops

Hiking & Backpacking Backcountry Ski Search & Rescue Paddling Festivals & Events
Cell coverage 0 BARS

No problem. Works without cell service.

Location share 0 TAP

Instant location sharing to your group.

Group alert 0 PRESSES

Ping your whole group with your location.

Positioning GPS + BLE

Dual tracking for precision outdoors.

Everything You Need
Past the Last Cell Tower

Smoke Signal replaces the gear bag full of radios, paper maps, and hope. One app, one device, total group awareness.

Live Group Map

See every member of your group on a real-time map with GPS breadcrumb trails. Know exactly where everyone is, even deep in the backcountry.

Encrypted P2P Chat

Private by design. Messages travel device to device, never to a server or the cloud — and they're location-tagged so your group always has context.

Group Alert

Press the button to instantly ping your whole group with your exact location, so the people closest to you know right where you are.

GPX Import & Export

Import routes from GPX files or record your own with live elevation tracking. Export any route with full waypoint and elevation data.

Weather Overlay

Live weather conditions layered right on your map. Make smarter calls about when to push forward and when to find shelter.

Your Data, Your Device

All data lives on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no telemetry. Messages and locations move directly between devices — there's no server in the middle to leak, subpoena, or shut down.

Smoke Signal is not a satellite messenger and does not contact emergency services (911). Group Alert reaches only group members within radio range. For life-threatening emergencies, carry a satellite communicator or ensure cell coverage.

Up and Running in Minutes

No accounts, no subscriptions, no complicated setup. Power on your device and go.

  1. Get Your Device

    Your Tag or Pocket arrives pre-configured for your group. Nothing to source, nothing to flash — it works the moment it ships.

  2. Pair Over Bluetooth

    Open the app, turn on your device, and they connect automatically. No accounts to create, no cloud to configure.

  3. Add Your Group

    Other Smoke Signal users nearby are discovered automatically. Everyone in your group appears on the shared map in real time.

  4. Go Explore

    Hit the trail. Your group stays connected with live locations, offline messaging, and Group Alert — no cell towers required.

    GO

No Monthly Fees. Ever.

Satellite messengers cost hundreds up front plus a monthly plan. Smoke Signal is a one-time purchase — buy your devices once and your whole group stays connected, with no subscription. Coming soon — join the waitlist.

$99

Smoke Signal Tag

Compact and pocketable. Clip it to a pack strap and your location is on the group map all day.

$199

Smoke Signal Pocket

A built-in screen and longer range. Read the map, send messages, and trigger a Group Alert without your phone.

2‑PACK / 4‑PACK

Group Kits

Outfit the whole crew at once. Two-pack and four-pack kits, pre-paired and ready to hand out at the trailhead.

Wherever the Signal Drops

Designed for anyone who ventures beyond cell coverage with a group they need to stay connected to.

RIDGELINE

Hiking & Backpacking

Split up on the trail without losing track. Regroup faster. Know who's ahead and who's behind without shouting into the wind.

COULOIR

Backcountry Skiing

Track your group across runs and bowls. Record lines for later. Ping everyone instantly if you get separated between laps.

BASECAMP

Camping & Hunting

Keep tabs on your campsite, mark points of interest, and message the group without relying on spotty radio coverage.

OPEN WATER

Paddling & Water Sports

Stay connected across open water where cell service is nonexistent. Track drift, share locations, coordinate meetups at the takeout.

GRID SEARCH

Search & Rescue

Run a coordinated grid search with every team member on one live map. Mark cleared zones and keep the whole team in sync off the grid.

CROWDS

Festivals & Events

Find your crew in a sea of people when the cell network is jammed. Drop a pin at camp and regroup without a signal.

Never Lose Your Group
in the Backcountry Again

Smoke Signal is coming soon. Join the waitlist and be first to get your whole group connected.

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No spam. No accounts. Just a launch notification.