Trail Mate: An offline-first handheld GPS system over LoRa network
tom_doerr · x · 2026-08-20
Trail Mate is a low-power, offline-first handheld system providing GPS navigation and text messaging over the open Meshtastic LoRa network. It enables off-grid communication and mapping without a phone or internet connection, suitable for outdoor or emergency scenarios.
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