Your Group.
Always Connected.
Encrypted mesh communication for the backcountry. No cell towers. No cloud. No compromises.
Built for hikers, skiers, SAR teams, and anyone who goes where the signal drops
No problem. Works without cell service.
Instant location sharing to your group.
Ping your whole group with your location.
Dual tracking for precision outdoors.
Features
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.
Setup
Up and Running in Minutes
No accounts, no subscriptions, no complicated setup. Power on your device and go.
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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.
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Pair Over Bluetooth
Open the app, turn on your device, and they connect automatically. No accounts to create, no cloud to configure.
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Add Your Group
Other Smoke Signal users nearby are discovered automatically. Everyone in your group appears on the shared map in real time.
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Go Explore
Hit the trail. Your group stays connected with live locations, offline messaging, and Group Alert — no cell towers required.
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The Hardware
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.
Smoke Signal Tag
Compact and pocketable. Clip it to a pack strap and your location is on the group map all day.
Smoke Signal Pocket
A built-in screen and longer range. Read the map, send messages, and trigger a Group Alert without your phone.
Group Kits
Outfit the whole crew at once. Two-pack and four-pack kits, pre-paired and ready to hand out at the trailhead.
Built For
Wherever the Signal Drops
Designed for anyone who ventures beyond cell coverage with a group they need to stay connected to.
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.
Backcountry Skiing
Track your group across runs and bowls. Record lines for later. Ping everyone instantly if you get separated between laps.
Camping & Hunting
Keep tabs on your campsite, mark points of interest, and message the group without relying on spotty radio coverage.
Paddling & Water Sports
Stay connected across open water where cell service is nonexistent. Track drift, share locations, coordinate meetups at the takeout.
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.
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.