Off the Grid

Remote & Wild

Stay connected off the grid

Made for hikes, camps, and rural trips where coverage disappears but the group still needs to stay in touch.

At a Glance

BLE

Direct communication

Range depends on devices and terrain.

Nearby

Communication

Works directly with people around you

Beforehand

Setup

Add contacts, download the map and check permissions before leaving.

Outdoors, in touch

Leave coverage behind. Keep a friend nearby.

Two hikers on the same trail. Scroll to explore nearby communication alongside offline maps, a compass, a survival guide and a whistle.

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Offline map
Compass
Survival guide
Whistle

Preparing the mountain scene

Beyond coverage
Mert and Emre hike beyond mobile coverage. Even without an internet connection, nearby phones have another way to communicate.
No internet. A friend nearby.
On the same slope
The hikers are at nearby points on the same slope. Compatible phones with Bluetooth enabled can connect directly. Rocks, terrain and devices affect the range.
A connection between two nearby phones.
A direct message
Once connected, Mert’s message travels directly to Emre’s phone. This nearby exchange needs no mobile data, Wi-Fi network or cell tower.
“I’m fine. I stopped here for a short break.”
Share your location
If the phone can obtain location data, it can share it over the connection. A location can accompany “I’m waiting here.” Its age and accuracy matter.
“I sent my location. I’m waiting here.”
Continue together
A short check-in helps agree on a break or meeting point. Before leaving, add contacts by QR, enable permissions and make sure both phones have enough battery.
“Got your message. Let’s meet there.”

Both people need a compatible app, Bluetooth enabled, required permissions and enough battery. Device and platform support may differ.

Illustrative scenario; the points are not a real route or a range measurement. Connectivity depends on terrain and devices; location data may be missing or stale.

What affects Bluetooth range?Visual credits

Outdoor tools in your pocket

Find your bearings. Stay prepared. Be heard.

At a rest stop, a fork in the trail or when you need support, Crisis Connect’s tools stay with you beyond cell coverage.

Offline map

Download the area before you leave. Open the saved map without cell coverage and see where you are when a location fix is available.

Download before leaving

Compass

Check your direction at a fork in the trail. Uses supported phone heading sensors without an internet connection.

Uses phone sensors

Survival guide

Read the bundled guides and checklists on outdoor preparation, shelter and water, even offline.

Included in the app

Whistle

Make an audible signal through the phone’s speaker. Choose a continuous, pulsed or SOS tone.

Uses the phone speaker

Breadcrumb trail

Start recording as you set off; save points for the return journey when location is available.

Flashlight and SOS light

Use a supported phone flash for illumination or a light signal.

Download your map, try the tools and check permissions before leaving. Availability depends on phone sensors, location reception and battery.

Examples

Group Hiking

Helps a hiking group avoid losing touch when coverage disappears.

Remote Camping

Keep talking around the campsite without needing towers.

Exploration

Useful for remote trips where the group wants a simple backup way to stay connected.

Prepare Before You Go

Add the important people first, then keep communicating nearby even after coverage is gone.

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