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At less than $285, the tiny Garmin InReach Mini 2 just hit its lowest price ever at Amazon – and it could save your life
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
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
The dramatic operation was filmed by the rescue team, who winched him and two friends to safety
Don't even think about going into the backcountry over the holidays without this Garmin InReach device – at $229, it's at its lowest-ever price on Amazon
Deals Amazon just slashed the price on this tiny satellite communicator that lets you stay in touch and summon help in remote locations
Another stranded hiker rescued from scary situation thanks to Garmin InReach device
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
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
Participants on the retreat had reportedly been encouraged to fast during the backcountry retreat, and leave their devices behind
The Garmin inReach Messenger lets you send text messages in the backcountry, and it's going cheap with this rare deal
Deals Stay in touch with friends and loved ones even without cellular connectivity, and emergency help if you need it
