Garmin’s new inReach Messenger Plus is an upgraded version of the company’s satellite communicator that expands the original’s text messaging capabilities with the ability to now send photos and audio clips through the Iridium satellite network.

New satellite communicator comes with a range of new features to keep users safe and connected in the wilderness

The new Messenger Plus device lets you send photos, voice messages, and much longer texts to family and rescuers

Garmin's inReach Messenger Plus offers more ways to stay in touch on your off-grid adventures - in case of emergency or just for fun. Here's how it works.

Garmin is making it possible for pilots and adventure seekers alike to stay connected when off grid with the Garmin inReach Messenger.

The Garmin InReach Messenger is an expensive satellite relay that lets you send texts, photos, or voice messages to family in areas with no cell signal.

GL Communications Inc. addressed the press regarding their Satellite Testing Solutions. These solutions evaluate the user experience across satellite communication networks. As the demand for satellite networks increases for mission-critical applications and rural home internet,

Thankfully, I have good friends and had my InReach Mini 2 hooked onto my backpack. Help, as it were, was just a "Help!" text away. Even before that incident, however, I legit didn't ever leave my house and went off on my insane Utah adventures without it.