{"product_id":"acr-bivy-stick-lora-2-way-satellite-communicator","title":"ACR Bivy Stick with LoRa Satellite Communicator","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Bivy Stick with LoRa keeps you connected when you're way past cell coverage. It's a two-way satellite communicator that pairs to your phone over Bluetooth for texts, location sharing, and SOS, plus a long-range radio that lets two units talk directly with no airtime. Pocket-sized, IP67 waterproof, and ready for the backcountry or the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bivy Stick with LoRa is a two-way satellite communicator built for the places your phone gives up. Once you're past the last cell tower, it pairs to your phone over Bluetooth and lets you send and receive text messages, share your location, and trigger an SOS from just about anywhere with a clear view of the sky. It's small enough to clip to a pack strap or a kayak deck line, and it weighs next to nothing. Drop it in a pocket and forget it's there until you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this model apart from the standard stick is the long-range radio. On top of the satellite link, it carries a LoRa radio that lets two units talk to each other device to device, with no satellite airtime and no cell signal required. So if you're paddling with a buddy a mile down the coast, or you've split up on a ridge, you can stay in contact without spending a single credit on your data plan. When you move out of radio range, the device falls back to the satellite network so your message still gets through, anywhere on the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything runs through the Bivy app on your phone. You compose messages on a real keyboard, drop location pins, and check in with friends and family back home. The app also carries world map data, so you can download offline maps before you head out and follow route guidance for hiking, biking, paddling, and skiing once you're off the grid. One honest note: this model doesn't do spoken turn-by-turn directions. You'll see your route and your position on the map, but there are no voice announcements. For backcountry use, that's usually exactly what you want anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond one-off texts, the Bivy Stick can share your track so the people at home follow along on a map in near real time. You can set automatic check-ins, send a quick I'm-okay message at the end of a long day, and swap locations with other users out there with you. For a group heading into the same area, that shared-location picture is worth a lot. It's the difference between guessing where everyone is and actually knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware is built to take a beating. It carries an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, so a dunk, a downpour, or a dusty trail won't faze it. The 1400 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery recharges over standard USB-C, so you can top it off from the same power bank that charges your phone. And it's rated to work from minus 20 all the way up to 60 degrees Celsius, which covers cold-weather skiing and hot desert crossings alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the box you get the stick itself, a USB-C charging cable, a carabiner, a lanyard cord, and a 1\/4-20 adapter mount. That last piece matters more than it sounds. The 1\/4-20 thread is the standard camera-tripod size, so you can lock the device onto a huge range of mounts, brackets, and clamps to keep it aimed at open sky. On a kayak or a small boat, a clear view up top makes a real difference in how quickly your messages send.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to know before you buy: the Bivy Stick needs an active data plan to talk to the satellite network. Plans are flexible and you buy them right in the app, so you can run a month-to-month plan during your busy season and pause it in the off months. There's no need to lock into a year if you only head out a few weekends. If you spend real time past cell coverage, whether that's the backcountry, a remote anchorage, or a stretch of coastline with no bars, this is a small, honest piece of safety gear that earns its spot in the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual two-way satellite and long-range LoRa radio communication in one pocket-sized device\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong-range radio lets two units message each other device to device with no satellite airtime or cell signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1400 mAh lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery, charges over standard USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP67 waterproof and dustproof rating for wet, dusty conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBluetooth pairing to iOS and Android through the Bivy app\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual SOS activation for emergencies, backed by the service plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorld map data with offline route guidance for hiking, biking, paddling, and skiing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated for minus 20 to 60 degrees Celsius operating temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 4.49 by 1.89 by 0.83 inch stick, clips to a pack, deck line, or belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips with USB-C charging cable, carabiner, cord, and 1\/4-20 adapter mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized ACR Electronics reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a data plan to use the Bivy Stick?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The device needs an active data plan to send and receive messages over the satellite network. You buy and manage the plan right in the Bivy app, and plans are flexible, so you can run month to month during your busy season and pause it when you're not heading out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat makes the LoRa version different from the standard Bivy Stick?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis model adds a long-range radio on top of the satellite link. Two units can message each other device to device over that radio with no satellite airtime and no cell signal, which is handy when you're within range of someone else carrying one. Out of radio range, it falls back to satellite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it work without cell service?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThat's the whole point. It uses a global satellite network, so it works far past the last cell tower as long as it has a clear view of the sky. It pairs to your phone over Bluetooth for the keyboard and maps, but the messaging goes through the satellite link, not your carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, it carries an IP67 rating, so it handles rain, splash, and short dunks along with dust. It's a good fit for kayaking, paddling, and open-deck use where gear gets wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I charge it and how is it powered?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt has a 1400 mAh lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery that charges over standard USB-C. You can top it off from the same power bank or wall charger you use for your phone. A USB-C charging cable is included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it give spoken turn-by-turn directions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It shows route guidance and your position on the map inside the Bivy app using world map data, but there are no voice announcements. You download offline maps before you leave and follow the route on screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I trigger an SOS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It has manual SOS activation for emergencies, backed by the service plan. Trigger it and your alert and location go out over the satellite network so help can be dispatched to your position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I mount it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt ships with a carabiner for clipping to a pack or deck line, plus a 1\/4-20 adapter mount. The 1\/4-20 thread is the standard camera-tripod size, so it fits a wide range of mounts, brackets, and clamps to keep it aimed at open sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it need a phone to work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt pairs to an iOS or Android phone over Bluetooth, and you compose and read messages through the Bivy app. The phone gives you a full keyboard, offline maps, and contact management while the device handles the satellite and radio link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat temperature range can it handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated to operate from minus 20 to 60 degrees Celsius, which covers cold-weather skiing and mountaineering as well as hot desert and open-water use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I share my location with people back home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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