Ocean Signal: Personal Locator Beacons

When you're beyond mobile range — deep in the backcountry, offshore, or hours from the nearest help — a personal locator beacon is the one piece of gear that can turn a worst-case scenario into a rescue. Our Ocean Signal range is built for exactly that moment: compact, waterproof devices that connect you to the world's dedicated search and rescue satellite network with the press of a single button.

The rescueME PLB1 is the standout of the range — one of the smallest, lightest PLBs available, with a 7-year battery life, retractable antenna, and a high-brightness strobe for low-visibility rescues. It operates on the global Cospas-Sarsat network, meaning no subscriptions, no coverage gaps, and no ongoing fees — just a direct line to emergency services wherever you are on the planet. Whether you're hiking remote trails, kayaking open water, or heading out on a multi-day mission, it clips easily to a pack or lifejacket and stands ready for the moment you hope you'll never need it.

Not sure whether a PLB or a satellite communicator like the Garmin inReach is the better fit for your trip? Our team has broken down the differences in detail — read PLB vs Garmin inReach and our guide to Garmin inReach & PLB devices to see which suits your style of adventure.

A beacon is only ever part of the plan. For a proper rundown on building a complete backcountry communications strategy — from trip intentions to backup devices — check out our two-part series: Communications Planning When Heading Into the Outdoors, Part 1 and Part 2.

Explore the full range of PLBs, GPS devices, and satellite communicators in our GPS, PLB & Satellite Safety Devices collection.

Note: PLBs must be registered before use — this is easy to do and something our team can walk you through at the point of purchase.