ActiveOutdoorsOutdoor TechGarmin inReach notches up 10,000 rescuesWith easy to use SOS functionality, Garmin inReach devices have now provided critical assistance in over 10,000 emergency situationsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveOutdoorsOutdoor TechGarmin inReach notches up 10,000 rescuesWith easy to use SOS functionality, Garmin inReach devices have now provided critical assistance in over 10,000 emergency situationsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
With easy to use SOS functionality, Garmin inReach devices have now provided critical assistance in over 10,000 emergency situations
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
No matter where you are out and about exploring, it’s extremely comforting to know that someone has your back if things suddenly go horribly wrong - and if you’re packing aGarmindevice with inReach technology, then emergency help is only a button click away.
Industry leaders in two-way satellite communication, Garmin produce several affordablehandheld deviceswith inReach technology, including the nifty newinReach Messenger, which fits in the palm of your hand or in any pocket, and weighs just 114g, and theGarmin inReach Mini 2(winner of a T3 platinum award). All of these devices enable two-way text messaging, location tracking, and critical communication with SOS emergency response services.
Thousands of outdoor explorers use them as a shrewd insurance policy against calamity, and this week it was reported that theincident blogrecorded that inReach devices have been used in 10,000 emergency situations around the world since 2011, saving lives and providing comfort both to those involved in the incidents, and their worried friends and family back home.
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Incidents have been recorded on seven continents, and in more than 150 countries. The stats reveal some redspots for accidents - and unsurprisingly these include mountainous regions such as the European Alps, popular but challenging routes like the Pacific Crest Trail, and adventure-tourism destinations like New Zealand - but SOS calls have also been made from hikers and bikers in cities, including Los Angeles, Phoenix and Aspen.
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“The two-way communication of inReach is so important in an emergency situation. After initiating an SOS, Garmin Response will ask questions to learn more about the incident and what appropriate first responses are needed for rescue, whether a tow-truck or helicopter,” said Sarah Kramlich, Garmin senior director of services and subscription strategy. “We are both proud and humbled to have assisted in 10,000 incidents, but this number is only part of the larger inReach story of providing peace of mind to all inReach users. The two-way communication with all inReach devices has helped countless people self-rescue in low-risk situations, where a friend or family assisting may be more appropriate than an emergency response team.”
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