In the last few weeks, several trekkers have been arrested in India for carrying a Garmin's InReach. These satellite communicators, used for texting when there is no cell connection, are illegal in ...

A Colorado hiker has been rescued from a scary situation by activating a satellite communication device after becoming stranded on an unmarked route. According to a Facebook post from Mountain Rescue ...

Thanks to a dedicated SOS button and 100% global Iridium® satellite network coverage, Garmin inReach users can quickly send an SOS message should an emergency occur. Once an SOS message is triggered, ...

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 ...

OLATHE, Kan., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today released its 2023 inReach ® SOS Report, highlighting trends involving SOS incidents reported to Garmin Response℠ during the past ...

Durable and intuitive, this new two-way satellite communicator boasts a battery life that can last for weeks for added peace of mind "The new and enhanced messaging capabilities of the inReach ...

Four snowmobilers were caught in an avalanche in central Washington, killing two. The other members were saved thanks to a ...

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 ...

The idea of getting away from it all is a big part of backcountry travel. But when things go wrong, being off the grid isn't so appealing. When you're far from civilization and cellphones don't work, ...

It’s never been easier to stay connected while offgrid. While casual explorers increasingly rely on their omnipresent smartphones for emergency communication, true backcountry technology is evolving ...