That same network is used with a number of different satellite phones as well, and is widely considered to be one of the most reliable ways to stay in touch no matter where you go. The inReach uses the Iridium communications network, which means it able to obtain coverage pretty much anywhere on Earth, provided it has a clear view of the overhead sky. (Note: A subscription service from Garmin is required for this device.) Throw in unlimited access to topographical maps, as well as NOAA charts on your mobile device, and you end up with a high-tech communications system that you can take with you just about anywhere. Going beyond that functionality however, the inReach SE+ also has the ability to pair with a smartphone or tablet, giving users the ability to send 160-character text messages to virtually anyone in the world. It also features built in navigation capabilities and gives the user the ability to transmit an SOS signal, alerting others should they run into trouble while traveling off the grid.
On its own, the device is a GPS tracking system that can plot detailed routes and share waypoints on a map with friends and family following along back home. The Garmin inReach SE+ builds on the strengths of its predecessor, and remains one of the best ways to stay in contact while in the backcountry.
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