Usually Ships in 5-8 business Days The Spec5 Trekker BRAVO is a compact, Meshtastic-enabled radio designed for hikers, preppers, and anyone who wants to stay connected when the grid goes down. It works right out of the box and communicates with any other Meshtastic node—no license, no subscription, no cellular infrastructure. Whether you’re moving through the backcountry or coordinating with your team during an emergency, the Trekker BRAVO keeps the messages flowing. It also integrates with ATAK for real-time situational awareness—and if you're not sure how to set that up, we’ve got a simple guide on our site to walk you through it. Built in Texas, the Trekker BRAVO comes with a Gizont external antenna to improve range and performance, and a clever flip stand that makes it easy to deploy on a flat surface when it’s not clipped to your gear. With 8 hours of runtime under constant use, it’s made for all-day missions and spontaneous coordination. Whether you're using it as a backpack node, a static relay point, or your go-to link in a local mesh, the BRAVO is a versatile tool for building resilience into your comms plan. Why We Love It Integrates with ATAK—learn how with our free guide No license or subscription required Built in Texas and ready to use out of the box External Gizont antenna + flip stand = easy to deploy anywhere FAQ Do I need a license or subscription to run this?No. It's a standard Meshtastic node — license-free, subscription-free, and encrypted out of the box. What range should I actually expect?Roughly 1–3 miles urban, 3–5 miles rural, line-of-sight and terrain dependent. Range grows as you add more nodes to your mesh — every node repeats the signal. How long does the battery last?8 hours active, 24 hours standby, on a single 18650 cell. Charges over USB-C. Will it work with my RM-1 or RM-2?Yes. It runs standard Meshtastic, so it talks to AT-Labs radios and any other Meshtastic node on your channel. Overview Case Material PETG DIMMS 50 x 140 x 40 mm Weight 165g Hardware MCU ESP32 LORA Node Chip SX1262 PSRAM 512 KB FLASH 384 KB Power & Battery Battery 1 x 18650 Battery Life 8 Hours Active / 24 Hours Standby Charging USB-C 5 Volt Solar Charging NA Connectivity Antenna 915 MHz LoRa Antenna GPS Ceramic Antenna Frequency 915 MHz Urban Range ~1-3 Miles Rural Range ~3–5 Miles
