For hikers, campers, backpackers, climbers, sailors, and solo travelers. Schedule check-ins. If you go silent, the people you choose are notified — in the right order, at the right time.
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If you carry a Garmin inReach (67i, Mini, Messenger), paste your Mapshare URL.
Tether will poll your satellite-tracked position every 5 min — you stay tethered even with no cell signal.
If you miss a check-in past the grace window, these people get an email + SMS with your last known position and a link to the live tracker. You can send them a test alert after you start the trip.
Not SAR-rated. Magna Tether is a safety net for loved ones, not a replacement for a PLB, EPIRB, satellite messenger, or registered distress beacon. For remote or high-risk trips, always carry proper distress gear and file a plan with a real authority.
A private line to yourself. No one watches you and no live map is shared. We quietly check in with you on your schedule — miss it, and only the one person you choose is told.
Off by default — solo mode keeps your position private, even from us. Turn on only if you want your backstop to get your last spot should you go silent.
Not SAR-rated. This is a private safety net — it checks on you and tells one person if you go quiet. It is not a distress beacon or an emergency service. For remote or high-risk trips, carry proper gear.
You're tethered to yourself.
We'll quietly check on you on your schedule. Answer the nudge each time. Miss it past your grace window, and only your backstop hears about it.
Watch your email — that's where each check-in arrives. Tap the button in it to confirm you're OK. You can end this anytime from your dashboard.
Trip armed.
Share this link with the people you want watching. Keep this page open while you're out there.
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SCAN TO WATCH
That button puts this phone into broadcaster mode — auto-pings every check-in interval. Bookmark the URL above if you need to come back.
Sends a friendly intro email + SMS so they know they\'re watching this trip.
Confirms your contacts actually receive the alert email + SMS.