The Origin Story

Hi I'm Andy, the Founder of SafeNotSafe. Here's my story.

I was Hiking in Fiordland, NZ. It was a well-to-poorly-planned 4-8 day solo trip, weather dependant. As I charged through the most far-flung realms of the most isolated jungle in this remote corner of the world I thought to myself “wouldn’t it be great if I could let home know where I am”.

A fallen log bridge over a blackwater river in the rainforest

A hiker on a wire bridge over a river in the jungle

Not a conversation, or anything detailed, just a simple one-button check-in. Like a single message with me on a map and safe, or not.

Why isn’t that possible? I pondered. Ahh… No cell coverage. Stroking my chin while gazing at the night sky and observing the star-tling light pollution from Starlink's new satellites, a bright idea was had.

In the spirit of the wilderness, here it is for everyone to use. Enjoy.

We are value driven

All decisions are made with these two values in mind

More Nature, Less Internet

Hiking should be an escape from the notifications.
That's why SNS is text message/SMS based.
Turn off your mobile data and live in the moment.
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Don't use the Users

Unlike most Apps, we're here to actually help you.
Not sell your data or get you addicted to an algorithm.
Go explore. We've got your back.

A hiking trail through the rainforest next to a big tree

Check-in from anywhere

2 hiking tents pitched next to a cabin in the mountains

Check-in from anywhere

2 hikers on a trail on the the high plains with snow capped mountains

Check-in from anywhere

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