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
This affordable satellite communicator could save your life in the backcountry, and it's 20% off in an early Amazon Prime Day deal

For anyone who spends time in the backcountry, a satellite communicator is a must. One turned ankle or a sudden change in the weather when you don't have cell service can spell disaster, but not if you're always able to signal for help.
Right now, you can pick up the Spot X with Bluetooth 2-Way Satellite Messenger for just $199.95 at Amazon. That's a healthy 20% off the regular asking price for this satellite communicator that could save your life.
Like a Garmin InReach, this device can connect to your phone for two-way messaging, or it can be used on its own to stay in touch or call for help in a pinch. What sets it apart from many satellite communicators is that it has a full keyboard, so if you're not too techy or have physical limitations, it's super easy to type out a message on.
To use your Spot X, you'll need to sign up for a subscription plan. These start at $11.95 per month and include a one-time activation fee of $29.95. You can learn more at findmespot.com
If you're not in the US, you'll find the best deals on the Spot X near you at the bottom of this article.
Spot X with Bluetooth 2-Way Satellite Messenger: $249.95 $199.95 at Amazon
Save $50 Send SOS to 24/7 Search and Rescue service, message back and forth about the nature of your emergency, receive confirmation when help is on the way.
This small, handheld device weighs less than 7oz (198g) with batteries and uses GPS to track your location and send precise coordinates to mountain rescue if needed. It has a built-in compass for navigation and allows you to track your adventures with waymarkers and cloud-based mapping.
Not in the US? Here are today's best deals on the Spot X near you.
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Julia Clarke is a staff writer for Advnture.com and the author of the book Restorative Yoga for Beginners. She loves to explore mountains on foot, bike, skis and belay and then recover on the the yoga mat. Julia graduated with a degree in journalism in 2004 and spent eight years working as a radio presenter in Kansas City, Vermont, Boston and New York City before discovering the joys of the Rocky Mountains. She then detoured west to Colorado and enjoyed 11 years teaching yoga in Vail before returning to her hometown of Glasgow, Scotland in 2020 to focus on family and writing.