Stride

Stride is an Atlanta based start-up founded by a Georgia Tech student, with a mission of making search and rescue technology in the backcountry simple, accessible, and hassle-free. Outdoor recreation is one of the greatest pastimes, but it comes with some great responsibility. If you are unprepared, a once great pastime can become a nightmare very fast. Without cell service in the backcountry, you need a satellite communicator to access help if something goes wrong. Getting these devices requires planning beforehand and paying for annoying subscriptions. This is where Stride comes in. Stride is developing a small, lightweight, and low-cost rental device that can ping emergency personnel with your exact location if something goes wrong in the back country. Simply buy it at a National Park and return it after your hike. No setup. No subscriptions. No planning. Just rent and go, knowing we have your back. Stride is safety without the hassle.

Diya Patel, Founder