BackcountryBuddy

iPhone only

Get your BCB Location Launcher

Get your location to BCB quickly when you're off-grid. One tap gets your coordinates and opens BackcountryBuddy in Messages.

STEP 1

Install the BCB Shortcut

Tap below, then choose Add Shortcut.

Install BCB Shortcut

Once it's installed, come back to this page for the final step.

STEP 2

Add BCB to your Home Screen

Tap your browser's Share button → Add to Home ScreenAdd.

Look for the new BCB icon on your Home Screen, then tap it once to finish setup.

When iOS asks for location permission, choose Always Allow. BCB will open in Messages with your location ready to send.

You're trail ready.

After setup, the Location Launcher is stored on this iPhone so it can still open in a dead zone. Messages still needs cellular service or supported satellite SMS to deliver your text.

Preparing offline launcher…

BackcountryBuddy

BCB Location Launcher

Opening BCB…

Your BCB Shortcut will get your location and open BackcountryBuddy in Messages.

Open BCB

If nothing happens, confirm the Shortcut is installed and named BCB.