Cairn: The Trail Safety App 2.4.5

Cairn: The Trail Safety App 2.4.5

FitClimb LLC – Freeware – iOS
out of 514 votes
Latest Version
2.4.5
Safe to install

Cairn: Your Essential Companion for Outdoor Safety

David Fischer

Cairn simplifies your outdoor adventures by providing real-time safety features and location sharing, ensuring you stay connected while exploring nature.
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Cairn is a reliable companion for your outdoor pursuits, providing essential safety features and useful tools. With Cairn, you can easily share your plans with loved ones, find areas with cellular coverage, download offline topo maps, track and record your hiking trails, and access detailed stats about your routes.

Cairn has been recognized as one of the top three map apps for navigating the wilderness by Outside Magazine.

Stay Safe in the Outdoors

  • Notifications: Safety contacts are immediately notified if you surpass your expected return time.
  • Live tracking: Contacts can monitor your GPS location in real-time during your trip or hike.
  • Rescue advice: Contacts receive vital information to make informed decisions about initiating a rescue operation.

Stay Connected in Remote Areas

  • Cell coverage data: Know where others have found cell coverage, helping you stay connected.
  • Specialized outdoor maps: Download maps tailored specifically for outdoor activities.
  • Instant status updates: Share updates about your progress with a simple tap.

Access Detailed Trail Stats

  • Live metrics: Get real-time details on distance, elevation gain, and estimated time of arrival for over 4000 hiking routes, trails, and summits worldwide.
  • Customizable ETA calculations: Adjust arrival time estimates based on your chosen activity type (e.g., hiking, running, skiing) and preferred speed.
  • Hiking trail recording: Capture and save your hiking trails for future reference or sharing.

Cairn is:

  • Easy to set up: It only takes a minute to get started with Cairn.
  • Open: Share your plans with anyone, even if they don't have the app.
  • Customizable: Control the frequency of GPS location updates and battery usage.
  • Flexible: Suitable for various outdoor activities like hiking, backpacking, trail running, skiing, cycling, rock climbing, camping, hunting, fishing, and boating.

Take advantage of our free trial to explore all of Cairn's features for 7 days. While the maps, trails, and cell coverage information are always free to access, subscribing to Cairn Premium helps support our continuous efforts in developing the best wilderness adventure app. Subscribers gain access to additional features that enhance your safety in outdoor environments.

Please note:

  • Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be identified.
  • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase.
  • For full terms of use, please visit this URL: https://www.cairnme.com/terms
  • To disable auto-renewal, please follow the instructions provided in the Settings app on your device: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039

For any assistance, please contact us at [email protected].

Overview

Cairn: The Trail Safety App is a Freeware software in the category Home & Hobby developed by FitClimb LLC.

The latest version of Cairn: The Trail Safety App is 2.4.5, released on 02/02/2024. It was initially added to our database on 11/01/2023.

Cairn: The Trail Safety App runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Cairn: The Trail Safety App gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • Provides detailed information about trails, including difficulty levels, trail conditions, and recommended gear.
  • Offers real-time tracking of location to ensure hikers stay on the right path.
  • Includes an SOS feature for emergency situations, allowing users to quickly call for help and share their location with emergency contacts.
  • Allows users to download offline maps for areas with poor cell service, ensuring continuous functionality even in remote locations.
  • Enables users to track their progress and share it with friends and family for safety purposes.

Cons

  • May have limited trail data available in certain regions.
  • May require a premium subscription for full access to all features and functionalities.
  • SOS feature relies on cell service, which may not be available in all remote locations.

David Fischer

David Fischer

I am a technology writer for UpdateStar, covering software, security, and privacy as well as research and innovation in information security. I worked as an editor for German computer magazines for more than a decade before joining the UpdateStar team. With over a decade of editorial experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my current role at UpdateStar. At UpdateStar, I focus on the critical areas of software, security, and privacy, ensuring our readers stay informed about the latest developments and best practices.

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