DeLorme inReach SE or Explorer

Designed to keep you connected when you’re off the grid and out of cellular range, the DeLorme inReach satellite communicator makes every adventure safer and more fun. This multipurpose device allows you to send and receive 160-character text messages with delivery confirmation, share your GPS-tracked route with others online, post to social media, and more. In the event of an emergency, you can trigger an SOS and converse back and forth with the 24/7/365 search-and-rescue monitoring center until help arrives. With approximately 100 hours of battery life (and an extended tracking mode for long-haul trips), the inReach is waterproof, dustproof, and impact-resistant for maximum durability in harsh environments.

Both inReach models offer 100-percent global coverage via Iridium—the world’s furthest-reaching satellite communications network—and feature a color screen a virtual keyboard with predictive text, audible message notifications, and an intuitive LED indicator for satellite availability. They can pair via Bluetooth to your Apple iOS, Android, or Kindle Fire, and can transform your smartphone or tablet into a global satellite communication and navigation tool using DeLorme’s free Earthmate app. The Explorer has a number of additional features, including a digital compass, a barometric altimeter, an accelerometer, and an odometer. Plus, it displays useful trip statistics while you’re in the field, like trip time, max speed, moving average, and trip distance. To learn more, check out the inReach brochure.