Garmin Inreach Messenger Satallite Communicator SOS Device
When I’m out in remote mountain terrain, I like having an SOS/messaging device as a safety backstop. The Garmin inReach Messenger is the kind of thing you hope to never use, but you’ll be very happy it’s there if something goes wrong. For me it’s part of the “be prepared” side of backpacking, not the fear-mongering side.
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Pros
- +SOS capability for emergencies
- +Satellite messaging when there’s no cell service
Cons
- -Requires subscription/ongoing cost for full functionality
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