ACR Electronics · Updated October 2026

ACR Bivy Stick: price & specs

ACR Bivy Stick. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: bivystick.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark0/100#7 of 7 in class

The ACR Bivy Stick is listed at $199.95 on bivystick.com as of 2026-07-13, #4 cheapest of 8 satellite messengers (median $219); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 0/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 7 in class.

Verified Oct 7, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the ACR Bivy Stick a good buy?

At $199.95, the ACR Bivy Stick is #4 cheapest of the 8 satellite messengers we track, where the median is $219. On the spec sheet, its battery life of 120 hr is the lowest of the 4.

Specifications

Price (US)$199.95 Official ACR/Bivy product page (bivystick.com/bivy-stick) lists the Bivy Stick device at $199.95, shown as "$349 / $199 95 / Save $100 USD". Device-only price; excludes the required airtime subscription. (acrartex.com and Amazon both displayed EUR pricing due to request geolocation, so USD MSRP was taken from the verbatim $199.95 on bivystick.com.)
BrandACR Electronics
Released—
NetworkIridium
Two way messagingYes
Standalone displayNo
Physical keyboardNo
Weather forecastYes
Battery life (hr)120
Battery typerechargeable-lithium
Waterproof ratingIPX7
Weight grams—
Dimensions (mm)113.5 x 47 x 21.1

Source: bivystick.com (read 2026-07-13) · corroborated by amazon.com (checked 2026-10-07 by an API read of ASIN B093R9VPMF; the page itself was not read).

How we checked

Fetched two pages for the exact base model (Bivy Stick, part 4601), explicitly NOT the LoRa "Bivy Stick MESH" variant. The official ACR/Bivy product page (bivystick.com/bivy-stick) lists the device at $199.95 (down from $349, "Save $100 USD") and states Iridium satellite coverage, IPX7 waterproofing, up to 120 hours battery life, on-demand weather forecasts, and dimensions 11.35 x 4.7 x 2.11 cm. The Amazon retail listing (sold by ACR Electronics) independently corroborates the standalone Bivy Stick as distinct from the MESH, confirming "IPX7 waterproof", "Battery Average Life 120 Hours", Iridium two-way messaging, weather updates, and item dimensions 4.47 x 1.85 x 0.83 in (= 113.5 x 47 x 21.1 mm). weight grams is left blank because the sources materially disagree (Amazon 3.35 oz ~95 g, bivystick.com 100 g, acrartex.com 112 g); battery type is rechargeable-lithium (built-in USB-C-charged cell per both cited pages; acrartex.com further specifies "Lithium Ion Polymer 1400 mAh").

Is the ACR Bivy Stick worth it vs cheaper satellite messengers?

ACR Bivy Stick against its closest cheaper and pricier satellite messengers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 8 ranked

ProductPriceNetworkTwo way messagingStandalone displayPhysical keyboardWeather forecast
ACR Bivy Stick this$199.95IridiumYesNoNoYes
Motorola Defy Satellite Link$149.99—YesNoNo—
SPOT X$238.38GlobalstarYesYesYesNo

Frequently asked questions

How much does the ACR Bivy Stick cost?

The ACR Bivy Stick has a US price of $199.95 (Official ACR/Bivy product page (bivystick.com/bivy-stick) lists the Bivy Stick device at $199.95, shown as "$349 / $199 95 / Save $100 USD". Device-only price; excludes the required airtime subscription. (acrartex.com and Amazon both displayed EUR pricing due to request geolocation, so USD MSRP was taken from the verbatim $199.95 on bivystick.com.)), as of 2026-07-13.

How does the ACR Bivy Stick compare on price?

At $199.95, the ACR Bivy Stick is #4 cheapest of the 8 satellite messengers we track, where the median is $219.

What are the ACR Bivy Stick's key specs?

ACR Bivy Stick (ACR Electronics): Network Iridium, Two way messaging, Weather forecast, Battery life (hr) 120, Battery type rechargeable-lithium. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.

Price of record: $199.95 at bivystick.com, 2026-07-13. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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