ZOLEO
ZOLEO is the satellite communicator riding the Trans Canada Adventure Trail with me on TCAT 2026. Two ZL1500 units with active service plans, on the trail since September 2026.
Most of the TCAT has no cell signal. Not one bar, none. ZOLEO pairs to your phone over Bluetooth and moves your normal texts, emails and check-ins 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.
The part that matters when things go wrong is the SOS. Two-way SOS with 24/7 monitoring, so the people coming for you know what happened and where you are. Check-in tells home you made camp. Xweather gives a forecast for the spot you are standing in. 150 g, IP68 and over 200 hours of battery, so it stays on and reachable for a full week between charges.
Buying through the link below sends a small commission our way at no extra cost to you. That keeps the GPX data coming.
ZOLEO Gear and Plans
6 items
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Two-way texting, SOS, check-in and weather on the Iridium network. 150 g, IP68, over 200 hours on a charge.
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Main cradle plus belt clip, strap and 1/4-20 camera mount inserts. Swaps with no tools, keeps the antenna facing sky.
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RAM Twist-Lock suction mount, adjustable arm and a 12-24 V charger, with the full Cradle Kit in the box. For glass, not the bike.
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A 10 g buoy that keeps the device on the surface and visible. Works bare or with the cradle attached.
50 satellite messages a month, $0.50 each after that. $24.99 activation, 3-month minimum, then pause for $5.50 a month.
Unlimited satellite messages. Same $24.99 activation and 3-month minimum. The one to run on a long trip.
ZOLEO backs TCAT 2026 with two ZL1500 units and service. The device and accessories are sold here and drop-shipped by ZOLEO. The BlueCosmo link is an affiliate link and earns us a commission at no extra cost to you. Plan prices from zoleo.com, September 2026. A service plan is bought direct from ZOLEO and is not included.