{"title":"ZOLEO","description":"\u003cp\u003eZOLEO is the satellite communicator riding the Trans Canada Adventure Trail with Craig. Two ZL1500 units with active service plans, on the trail since September 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of the TCAT has no cell signal. Not one bar. ZOLEO pairs to your phone over Bluetooth and moves your normal texts and emails onto the Iridium satellite network when the signal drops, then hands back to cell or wifi when it returns. Same app, same thread, no gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe device, the mounts and the float are below. A service plan is bought direct from ZOLEO and is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zoleo-cradle-kit","title":"ZOLEO Cradle Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eThe mount system for the ZOLEO. One cradle, three inserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA satellite communicator buried in a pannier is useless. It needs to sit where you can reach it with a glove on and where the antenna faces sky. That is what the Cradle Kit is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main cradle holds the device in a hard shell with a locking tab. Three inserts slide into the back of it and swap in seconds with no tools. Pull the device out, slide the new insert in, done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eThe Important Bits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelt clip insert.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clips to a belt, a waist strap or a pocket edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap infill insert.\u003c\/strong\u003e Takes any strap up to 25 mm. This is the one for a vest, a shoulder strap or a tank bag loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera mount insert.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1\/4\"-20 UNC thread, so it goes on any camera mount, RAM ball adapter or action-cam arm you already own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole thing adds under 6 g to the device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard shell, so the SOS cover is protected from a knock but still openable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Main cradle\u003cbr\u003e1 x Belt clip insert\u003cbr\u003e1 x Camera mount insert\u003cbr\u003e1 x Strap infill insert\u003cbr\u003e1 x Quick Start Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePART NUMBER\u003c\/strong\u003e MOU-PE-ZOLCRA01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN CRADLE\u003c\/strong\u003e 74.5 x 95.0 x 27.8 mm, 3.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBELT CLIP INSERT\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAMERA MOUNT INSERT\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 g, 1\/4\"-20 UNC thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTRAP INSERT\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 g, straps up to 25 mm (1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device is sold separately and needs its own service plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ithinkwemissedaturn.com\/collections\/zoleo\"\u003eSee the rest of the ZOLEO kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZOLEO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53629054386475,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/4766\/6987\/files\/itwmat-zoleo-cradle-kit-main.jpg?v=1789584027"},{"product_id":"zoleo-satellite-communicator","title":"ZOLEO ZL1500 Satellite Communicator","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eThe ZOLEO ZL1500 is the satellite communicator riding the TCAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the Trans Canada Adventure Trail has no cell signal. Not one bar. Craig has run a ZOLEO on his vest for 3 years, left Garmin inReach to do it and has never gone back. The ZL1500 is the refreshed 2026 device, and it is what ZOLEO sent out to cover the rest of the remap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a second phone. It pairs to the phone you already carry over Bluetooth and moves your normal texts and emails onto the Iridium satellite network the moment cell drops out, then hands back to cell or wifi when it returns. Same app, same thread, no gaps. It also gets its own dedicated number, so people can text you without installing anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eThe Important Bits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-way SOS with 24\/7 monitoring. The people coming for you know where you are and what happened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck-in. One button tells home you made camp, no message charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather forecasts for the exact spot you are standing in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation sharing, with Location Share+ tracking available as an add-on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 g and IP68 rated, plus MIL-STD 810G shock. It lives on a strap in the rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 200 hours of battery, so it stays on and reachable for a week of riding between charges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C charging, same cable as the rest of your kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x ZOLEO ZL1500 Satellite Communicator\u003cbr\u003e1 x Lanyard\u003cbr\u003e1 x Carabiner\u003cbr\u003e1 x USB-C cable, 50 cm\u003cbr\u003e1 x Quick Start Guide\u003cbr\u003eLimited lifetime device warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePART NUMBER\u003c\/strong\u003e ZL1500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.1 x 6.6 x 2.7 cm (3.58 x 2.6 x 1.06 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 g (5.3 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDURABILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e IP68 + MIL-STD 810G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBATTERY\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 200 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCHARGING\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNETWORK\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridium satellite, plus cellular and wifi handoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCASE\u003c\/strong\u003e Limestone light grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eYou need a service plan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device alone does not talk to the satellites. ZOLEO plans start at $24.99 CAD a month for 50 messages on Prepare, or $44.99 a month for unlimited on Protect. There is a $24.99 activation and a 3-month minimum, and you can pause for $5.50 a month in the off season. Plans are bought direct from ZOLEO and are not included here. Prices are ZOLEO's as of September 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZOLEO backs TCAT 2026 with two ZL1500 units and service. We sell the device because Craig already trusted the last one with his life, not because they sent it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ithinkwemissedaturn.com\/pages\/zoleo\"\u003eRead the full ZOLEO rundown, plans and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"ZOLEO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53629054419243,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/4766\/6987\/files\/itwmat-zoleo-zl1500-front.jpg?v=1789581105"},{"product_id":"zoleo-universal-mount-kit","title":"ZOLEO Universal Mount Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eSticks the ZOLEO to glass and keeps it charged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kit for the truck, the van or the boat, not the bike. A RAM Twist-Lock suction cup grips glass or smooth plastic, an adjustable double socket arm points the device wherever you want it, and a 12-24 V charger keeps it topped up on a long drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full Cradle Kit is in the box, so you get all three inserts as well. Pull the cradle off the arm, clip the belt insert on and it goes back on your body for the hike in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eRead this before you buy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cable in this kit is USB to Micro-USB.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ZL1500 charges over USB-C. The charger is a standard USB-A port at 5 V and 2.5 A so it will run a ZL1500 perfectly well, you just need your own USB-A to USB-C cable. ZOLEO has not updated the bundled cable for the new device. We have asked them and will update this listing when they answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x USB car charger, 12-24 V\u003cbr\u003e1 x RAM Twist-Lock Suction Cup Mount with 1\/4\"-20 UNC camera adapter\u003cbr\u003e1 x Double socket arm, adjustable\u003cbr\u003e1 x USB to Micro-USB cable, 1.2 m\u003cbr\u003e1 x ZOLEO Cradle Kit, main cradle plus belt clip, strap and camera mount inserts\u003cbr\u003e1 x Quick Start Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePART NUMBER\u003c\/strong\u003e ZOLEO-UNIVERSAL-MOUNT-KIT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSUCTION CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.38 cm (3.3 in) diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSURFACES\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass and non-porous plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCHARGER\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-24 V in, 5 V out, 2.5 A max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCABLE\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 m (3.9 ft), USB to Micro-USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN CRADLE\u003c\/strong\u003e 74.5 x 95.0 x 27.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAMERA THREAD\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"-20 UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device is sold separately and needs its own service plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ithinkwemissedaturn.com\/collections\/zoleo\"\u003eSee the rest of the ZOLEO kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZOLEO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55630164820267,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/4766\/6987\/files\/itwmat-zoleo-universal-mount-kit.jpg?v=1789584079"},{"product_id":"zoleo-float","title":"ZOLEO Float","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eKeeps the ZOLEO on the surface instead of the bottom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA river crossing, a canoe portage or a dropped dry bag and the device is gone. The Float is a 10 g buoy that clips to the ZOLEO and keeps it floating and visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works with the device bare or with the Cradle Kit still attached, so you do not have to strip your setup down before a water day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f27c33;\"\u003eThe Important Bits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright green, so you can actually spot it in moving water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 g. 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