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Want a satellite communicator for backcountry adventures that isn't a Garmin? The Spot X with Bluetooth has a full keyboard, 2-way messaging, and it's under $200 in this early Amazon Prime Day deal
By Julia Clarke published
This affordable satellite communicator could save your life in the backcountry, and it's 20% off in an early Amazon Prime Day deal

The Garmin InReach is the most important tool you can have for backcountry adventures – it's a massive 33% off in REI's Memorial Day sale
By Julia Clarke published
Deals Stay in touch and call for help in remote locations for less than $200

The Garmin InReach is the most important tool you can have for backcountry adventures – it's a massive 33% off in REI's Memorial Day sale
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals Stay in touch and call for help in remote locations for less than $200

At less than $285, the tiny Garmin InReach Mini 2 just hit its lowest price ever at Amazon – and it could save your life
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals Save 29% and send messages from the backcountry

This SOS subscription plan works with iPhone, InReach and other satellite devices and pays for backcountry emergencies – it's cheaper than a pair of running shoes
By Julia Clarke published
Overwatch x Rescue is the first SOS plan to take advantage of iPhone's new satellite messaging capabilities to make emergency rescue and treatment affordable

Watch the heart-stopping helicopter rescue of injured skier who fell 1,000ft, and whose iPhone probably saved his life
By Will Symons published
The dramatic operation was filmed by the rescue team, who winched him and two friends to safety

Another stranded hiker rescued from scary situation thanks to Garmin InReach device
By Julia Clarke published
The hiker became cliffed out on an unmarked route

Send a selfie from the summit: Garmin's latest satellite communicator is the most advanced yet
By Will Symons published
New satellite communicator comes with a range of new features to keep users safe and connected in the wilderness

"Nature does not care about your safety and will kill you" – hiker on spiritual retreat lost for 4 days after being encouraged to leave phone behind
By Julia Clarke published
Participants on the retreat had reportedly been encouraged to fast during the backcountry retreat, and leave their devices behind
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