Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
I recently discovered the 999 emergency SMS service, which allows you to text for help using microscopic amounts of data even when you don't have enough signal for a voice call. In this video, I walk you through the incredibly simple process of registering your phone so you are prepared before your next wild camping or hiking trip. Take a minute to set this up right now, because it could genuinely save your life or someone else's if things go wrong off-grid.
Big thank you to Ultralight Outdoor Gear for supporting us in 2026 geni.us/UltralightOutdoorGear
It’s raffle time. Last chance to WIN a Garmin Epix Pro gen 2 GPS Watch. raffall.com/427604/enter-raffle-to-win-garmin-epix-pro-g-2-performance-sports-smartwatch-hosted-by-paulmessner
I've started sharing my routes over on Hiiker. They've kindly given me a discount via my affiliate link
https://hiiker.app/paulmessner?via=paul and then you can download to my routes here https://hiiker.app/users/6h3F8tE4psSp4WtyBUP5MUy8Bo22/hikes and use the app to navigate you. I'll be uploading all my future hikes here.
My Gear
Trail Running Shoes geni.us/UOGLonePeak
Tent geni.us/ULOGHyperliteUnbound2
Backpack geni.us/UOGHyperliteUnbound55
My Favourite Sleeping Pad geni.us/UOGNemoEclipse
Quilt zenbivy.co.uk/pages/curated-complete-bed-bundles
Lantern geni.us/ULOGFlextailLantern
Powerbank geni.us/ULOGFlextailPowerbank
Stove geni.us/UOGJetboilFlash
Mini Inflator Pump geni.us/UOGgigapump
Sambob Hoodie geni.us/UOGSamboAlpha90
Outdoor Research Helium Waterproof Jacket geni.us/UOGORHeliumUL
Pillows geni.us/UOGNemoFillo & geni.us/UOGNemoFilloElite
Little sit pad geni.us/UOGLittleSitPad
Mug geni.us/UOGS2Smug
Powerbank geni.us/UOGNitecorepowerbank
Charging block amzn.to/4ecLzUz
Water bottle geni.us/UOGThrubottle
Rab Down Jacket geni.us/UOGRabmythicjacket
Darn Tough socksgeni.us/UOGDarntoughsocks
First aid kit geni.us/UOGLifesystemsfirstaid
Little towel geni.us/UOGTowel
Wilderness Wash geni.us/UOGWildernesswash
All my other gear messner.co.uk/gearlist
All my other gear messner.co.uk/gearlist
Multi-day Hikes Playlists
Cumbria Way youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49lK5YCmgcZRT1Q3_cIjR4o
West Highland Way youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49qFqV3d99ATSR6T6bAL92U
Peak District Multi Day Hikes youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49WHWTNtRYD5r2nkiwdNUch
Cairngorms youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa48Wxn3MGLWl3PJyEyV89Q5_
Timestamps
0:00 - The 999 SMS emergency service explained
0:35 - How emergency network roaming works
1:12 - Why texts send when voice calls fail
2:11 - Step-by-step registration guide
3:13 - How to format an emergency text
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I recently discovered the 999 emergency SMS service, which allows you to text for help using microscopic amounts of data even when you don't have enough signal for a voice call. In this video, I walk you through the incredibly simple process of registering your phone so you are prepared before your next wild camping or hiking trip. Take a minute to set this up right now, because it could genuinely save your life or someone else's if things go wrong off-grid.
Big thank you to Ultralight Outdoor Gear for supporting us in 2026 geni.us/UltralightOutdoorGear
It’s raffle time. Last chance to WIN a Garmin Epix Pro gen 2 GPS Watch. raffall.com/427604/enter-raffle-to-win-garmin-epix-pro-g-2-performance-sports-smartwatch-hosted-by-paulmessner
I've started sharing my routes over on Hiiker. They've kindly given me a discount via my affiliate link
https://hiiker.app/paulmessner?via=paul and then you can download to my routes here https://hiiker.app/users/6h3F8tE4psSp4WtyBUP5MUy8Bo22/hikes and use the app to navigate you. I'll be uploading all my future hikes here.
My Gear
Trail Running Shoes geni.us/UOGLonePeak
Tent geni.us/ULOGHyperliteUnbound2
Backpack geni.us/UOGHyperliteUnbound55
My Favourite Sleeping Pad geni.us/UOGNemoEclipse
Quilt zenbivy.co.uk/pages/curated-complete-bed-bundles
Lantern geni.us/ULOGFlextailLantern
Powerbank geni.us/ULOGFlextailPowerbank
Stove geni.us/UOGJetboilFlash
Mini Inflator Pump geni.us/UOGgigapump
Sambob Hoodie geni.us/UOGSamboAlpha90
Outdoor Research Helium Waterproof Jacket geni.us/UOGORHeliumUL
Pillows geni.us/UOGNemoFillo & geni.us/UOGNemoFilloElite
Little sit pad geni.us/UOGLittleSitPad
Mug geni.us/UOGS2Smug
Powerbank geni.us/UOGNitecorepowerbank
Charging block amzn.to/4ecLzUz
Water bottle geni.us/UOGThrubottle
Rab Down Jacket geni.us/UOGRabmythicjacket
Darn Tough socksgeni.us/UOGDarntoughsocks
First aid kit geni.us/UOGLifesystemsfirstaid
Little towel geni.us/UOGTowel
Wilderness Wash geni.us/UOGWildernesswash
All my other gear messner.co.uk/gearlist
All my other gear messner.co.uk/gearlist
Multi-day Hikes Playlists
Cumbria Way youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49lK5YCmgcZRT1Q3_cIjR4o
West Highland Way youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49qFqV3d99ATSR6T6bAL92U
Peak District Multi Day Hikes youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49WHWTNtRYD5r2nkiwdNUch
Cairngorms youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa48Wxn3MGLWl3PJyEyV89Q5_
Timestamps
0:00 - The 999 SMS emergency service explained
0:35 - How emergency network roaming works
1:12 - Why texts send when voice calls fail
2:11 - Step-by-step registration guide
3:13 - How to format an emergency text
patreon.com/paulmessner
Join our Patreon community for additional videos, community WhatsApp style chats and more. MASSIVE thanks to YOU. I couldn’t do this without your support.
messner.co.uk
WIN a FULL WILD CAMPING SETUP
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.
