Apart from Viewranger (which has quite abit more than what I need)- is there anything else thats stripped-down I can download where others can see exactly where I am if need be?
Find My iPhone is quite good for this. If you have an iPhone.
echo112 if you want emergency services to know.
I use Droid Beacon.
It works differently to most GPS 'find me' apps in that it only switches on the GPS and reports your location on receipt of a text from an authorised number. They send a pin through and it replies with a google maps link with your location on it.
Best bit for me is that it's passive so there's no data use and gps is off (saving battery) until it's needed.
[edit] - I thought it woudl be easier for my wife to use than a login to a find my phone web page as well - she just has my number and the pin to activate my app on her phone.
Remember that all of these options require a mobile data signal. Probably OK for the majority but can't be relied upon once off the beaten track.
Others can live track you with endomondo
Google+ allows you to share your location with selected people, and Endomondo used to allow you to make a ride public as it happened so you could be tracked then.
Both these will only work when you have a data signal, and having them switched on will drain your battery (especially if you're somewhere with poor signal).
On longer rides, I let my wife know the route I'll be taking and have certain places from which I always text so she knows roughly where to direct the search party..
glympse is worth a look, requires data connection though.
Breitling do a beacon watch.
I know but you wouldn't want to risk damaging it by actually doing sports/activity with it on.
Check out UEPAAA, users can be located without the need for phone signal.
'With the Uepaa! “Grüezi” principle, your location is shared automatically with other users in range so your position is relayed to us even from places where there's no mobile network at all!'
I use "where's my droid". People with the key word can look up my location at any time. It turns the GPS on as and when it needs it.
scotroutes - Member
Remember that all of these options require a mobile data signal. Probably OK for the majority but can't be relied upon once off the beaten track.
Echo112: "When the user needs assistance the app is activated by pressing the SOS button: the emergency number for the country will be displayed and a call initiated to the operator. The user’s exact location is sent to the echo112.com website and the operator can then visit the site and enter the user’s mobile number for their precise location, including coordinates and the nearest full address. [b]If they have no mobile data connectivity then their location is sent via SMS.[/b]"
So you still need a phone signal, but if you're on emergency - any network available - coverage, the SMS might be sent over the same network. Need to check this.
Road ID app
If it's just live tracking you want try the RoadID app, I use it to allow my wife to see wear I am on road rides and how long until I get home, she finds it pretty useful.
I also use road id
On the app theres one comment from a lady:
A few bugs Keeps sending my husband messages saying I haven't moved, when in fact I'm still running, but doesn't indicate on my phone. Has left my husband panicked in a few cases..
you mean your at someones house getting jiggy? 😆