Protecting Outdoor Equipment: GPS Tracking for Tools and Gear

Outdoor equipment represents a significant investment. GPS trackers offer protection for items that often live in sheds, garages, and job sites.

What Equipment to Track

• Lawn mowers: Riding mowers are especially attractive to thieves
• Generators: Portable and valuable, often stored outside
• Power tools: Table saws, compressors, and other shop equipment
• Recreational vehicles: ATVs, golf carts, and utility vehicles
• Trailers: Utility, boat, and camper trailers

Placement Tips

The key is hiding the tracker where thieves won't think to look:

• Inside frame tubes or hollow components
• Under seats or in storage compartments
• Behind panels that require tools to remove
• In weatherproof enclosures if exposed to elements

Motion Alert Strategy

Set up motion alerts for equipment that shouldn't move. A generator in your shed? Any movement should trigger an alert.

For Job Sites

Contractors can track equipment across multiple job sites. Know exactly which tools are where, and get alerts if anything leaves after hours.

Documentation for Insurance

In case of theft, your tracking data provides valuable documentation: exact time of theft, movement path, and current location. This can be crucial for both recovery and insurance claims.