When I told my family and friends about my plans to thru-hike, everyone expressed concern about my safety. So I wonder if there is device out there that continuously puts out a GPS signal with my location into Google Maps or something similar. This way, they can just log on to see where I am without having to call me. I would like it to be as hassle-free as possible, kind of like the "set it and forget it" infomercials I will be bringing an iPhone with me, as well as a solar charger. But Im planning on keeping it on airplane mode 24/7 to limit my contact with the "outside" world as much as possible.
Some of the criteria that I am looking for is:
Ability to update my location in real-time via Google Maps or similar
Be able to save my previous locations to create a map or route of where Ive been
Id like it to send the signal every 12 or 24 hours (I dont need it to update every step Ive taken)
USB port is preferable, as it would be compatible with my solar charger
Lightweight
Sorry if this post is confusing or unclear. Im a bit technologically challenged and I dont know the lingo of what Im looking for exactly.
Does anyone have any idea of where I can find such a product or if it even exists?
Im also open to the suggestion of an app that works with iPhones. Thanks!!