# Aftermarket Satellite Phone Devices The New Bivy Stick Prepares Adventurers for Off-Grid Travel By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bivy-stick References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/technology/misc-gadgets/bivy-stick/) & [bivy](https://www.bivy.com/) Off-grid travel has increased drastically in popularity amongst consumers seeking out a way to get back to nature, so companies are responding with products like the new Bivy Stick. The latest version of the [off-grid communication tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-navigation-device) works by being linked with a smartphone and will go to work transforming it into a [satellite phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmobile-tsatellite) in an instant. This can be used to track and share locations, access maps, send text messages, share social media posts and more without having to worry about network coverage. The new Bivy Stick features a [dedicated SOS button](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety-devices) to let users immediately call for help in the event of an emergency. The device doesn't require any activation fees and doesn't come with any costly annual contracts to deal with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Off-grid Communication Tools:** The rise in popularity of off-grid travel offers opportunity for innovation in developing communication tools, enhancing adventure experiences. - **Satellite Phone Devices:** The development of aftermarket satellite phone devices like Bivy Stick shows potential for innovation and disruption in telecommunication industry. - **Location-based Services:** Inclusion of features such as location tracking and map access in off-grid communication devices represents potential for innovation in location-based services industry. ### Where This Applies - **Travel and Tourism Industry:** The increased demand for off-grid travel and adventure tourism provides opportunities for the industry to introduce and offer more high-tech solutions to enhance the overall experience. - **Telecommunications Industry:** The aftermarket satellite phone devices industry offers potential avenues for innovation to address connectivity challenges and make telecommunication more accessible to the masses. - **Location-based Services Industry:** The inclusion of location-based features in off-grid communication devices presents opportunities for the industry to develop and advance new solutions to enhance user experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventurer Connectivity Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offgrid-satellite-communicator.md) - [Emergency Satellite Smartphone Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-defy-satellite-link.md) - [Wearable Satellite Communicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-global-hotspot.md) - [Off-Grid Multimedia Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-messenger-plus.md) - [Tactical Satellite Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-mini-3.md) - [Satellite Communication Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-messenger.md) - [Satellite Communication-Focused Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-communications.md) - [Off-Grid Connectivity Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-dongle.md) - [Connected Off-Grid Walkie-Talkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lito-walkietalkie.md)