The rise of satellite messengers might be one of the biggest changes in outdoor gear over the last decade. As the cost and weight of these devices came down, they’ve taken over as a must-have piece of ...

Report shows an increase in SOS messages from around the world during a variety of activities in 2025 ...

Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced inReach® Messenger, a new communication-focused device with global two-way texting, location sharing, and SOS ...

If you’re like me, you love the outdoors. I spend the bulk of my weekends out hiking and backpacking. With my recent move to the Bay Area, I’m having a blast exploring all new trails with very ...

If you're heading out into the backcountry in any season, one thing you can't rely on is cell service, and that's why a satellite communicator is such a vital piece of equipment. There's no doubt in ...

The Garmin InReach Messenger uses satellite communication to give you the ability to text from anywhere. The device will automatically switch you from Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite connections, ...

Bigger, bolder, and with more technology, Garmin's debuted the all-new GPSMap H1i Plus and RideApart's putting it to the test. Will it survive? Long-time readers of RideApart will know how much I ...

Weighing only 4 oz., device allows you to send and receive messages, trigger an interactive SOS and be notified that help is on the way -- even without a cellphone Garmin inReach Messenger provides ...