Garmin inReach Mini vs SPOT X
Let’s Compare the Garmin inReach Mini vs SPOT X. These two satellite messengers are probably in the top 3 or …
Hiking Emergency Beacon
Garmin inReach Mini vs SPOT Gen 3
Let’s Compare the Garmin inReach Mini vs SPOT Gen 3. These are both some of the smallest satellite messengers on …
Somewear Global Hotspot Field Test
I took my Somewear Global Hotspot out for its first field test and let me show you what I found …
Somewear Global Hotspot | Setup
My new Somewear Global Hotspot arrived and it’s time to see what came in the package and to get it …
Garmin inReach Review
It’s been about six months since I have bought and tested both the Mini and the Explorer+ so it’s time …
SPOT Satellite Messenger
When you talk about the SPOT Satellite Messenger, you need to know that there are 2 satellite messengers you can …
Satellite Messenger Devices
I have bought and used both Garmin inReach satellite messengers and both SPOT messengers in the last 9 months and …
Garmin Earthmate | Export & Import Route
My son and I have a Garmin inReach Explorer+ and a Garmin inReach Mini and I recently shared a route …
Garmin inReach Explorer Field Test
Here’s our latest Garmin inReach Explorer Field Test. This will be the first of many field tests as we discovered …
Garmin inReach Explorer Plus | Account Setup
After unpacking my new satellite messenger, it is time for my Garmin inReach Explorer Plus account setup. Garmin Explorer+ Account …
Garmin inReach Explorer Plus | Out of the Box Review
The Garmin inReach Explorer Plus arrived this week so let’s look at this together as I unbox possibly the number …
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Garmin Explorer Purchase
This week I purchased the Garmin Explorer, to add to my set of satellite messengers, so I can bring you …
Garmin Mini Tracking & Topo Maps
I took my new Garmin Mini out to the Great Sand Dune National Park in Colorado this weekend and tested …
Garmin inReach Mini Messaging
How well does the Garmin inReach Mini communicate with it’s 2-way messaging system? I took it into the backyard after …
Garmin inReach Navigation
The Garmin inReach navigation is incredible on my new inReach Mini. I took it out on a trail near Castle …
Garmin inReach vs SPOT
It’s time to compare the Garmin inReach vs SPOT. Specifically, the Garmin inReach Mini vs the SPOT X and Gen …
Garmin inReach Mini Reviews | 1st Field Test
I took my Garmin inReach Mini out for a hike at the Roaring Creek trail, for the 1st time. Let’s …
Garmin inReach Mini Reviews | Out of the Box Review
My new Garmin inReach Mini just arrived and I’m excited to take my first look at it and start comparing …
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SPOT Satellite Messenger | Comparison
I have compared the SPOT X and the SPOT Gen 3 before, but have focused primarily on the technical differences …
Garmin inReach Mini Accessories
These Garmin inReach products are expensive and you need to protect them and get the most out of them. Take …
Garmin inReach Explorer Accessories
You’ve bought your Garmin inReach Explorer or are about to buy it, but did you know about these Garmin inReach …
SPOT X Messenger
Why is the SPOT X Messenger important to carry on your pack? I carry my SPOT X Satellite Messenger on …
SPOT X | Navigation Test Follow Up
I had voiced some concerns in some past trail reviews and Emergency Satellite Messenger reviews that I wasn’t sure if …
SPOT X vs Gen3 Review
I now own two SPOT Emergency Satellite Messengers (ESMs) so it’s time to put these two devices head to head …
SPOT X Reviews | Navigation Field Test
I took my SPOT X out again for another field test and I primarily focused on navigation for this field …
SPOT X 2 Way Satellite Messenger | Field Test 1
I recently bought the SPOT X 2 way satellite messenger and decided to take it out for a field test. …
SPOT X | Out of the Box
Take a look at my new SPOT X and let’s see what all comes with it. I’ve been using the …
Satellite Messengers | Hiking
Satellite Messengers or Emergency Satellite Messengers (ESMs) have taken the emergency locator beacon industry in a completely new direction. Not …
GPS Hiking Tracker | SPOT Gen3
Small personal GPS tracking devices are in high demand these days and I have spent the last 3 months testing …
SPOT X 2 Way Satellite Messenger
Your alone in the mountains, away from cell service, and you need help…fast. Thank goodness you planned ahead and have …
SPOT Gen 3 GPS Tracker
Have you ever wondered how good the SPOT Gen 3 GPS Tracker is? Does it perform up to its claims …
Personal Locator Beacon | Hiking
There are many types of emergency locator beacons or satellite messengers but for today, I want to focus on personal …
Emergency Beacon for Hikers
Emergency beacon for hikers? Do you need one? What is an Emergency Beacon? An emergency beacon’s primary function is to …
Hiking Safety Beacon
Does anyone really need a Hiking Safety Beacon? I have hiked for over 30 years and I never needed one…or …
SPOT Gen 3 Satellite Messenger | Setup (Custom Messages)
The primary reason for this post is to walk you through how to set up custom messages. SPOT could do …
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Help Me Choose
There are primarily two types of hiking emergency beacons. They are the Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) and the Satellite Messengers. …
ACR Aqualink View Review
In this ACR Aqualink View review, I will walk you through this personal locator beacon and why it may be …
ACR ResQlink View Review
In this ACR ResQlink View review, I will go more detail on what this Personal Locator Beacon offers and why …
Ocean Signal RescueME PLB1 Review
I will show you in this Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1 Review how this small Personal Locator Beacon can save your …
Hiking Trails in Colorado | Elk Meadow Trail
Trail Information Trail Name: Elk Meadow Location: Near Evergreen, Colorado Date: August 7, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 7:30am …
Hiking Trails in Colorado | Highlands Point Trail
Trail Information Trail Name: Highlands Point via East West Regional Trail Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Date: August 19, 2019 Time …
GoTenna Mesh Review
This Satellite Messenger will keep your group connected when you’re off the grid or in crowded events where you may …
Hiking Trails in Colorado | Bluffs Regional Park Trail
Trail Information Trail Name: Bluffs Regional Park Trail Location: Lone Tree, Colorado Date: July 22, 2019 Time at the Trail …
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Bivystick Review
In this Bivystick Review, I will show you a simple and affordable emergency satellite messenger that can truly make your …
Hiking Trails in Colorado | Flattop Mountain Trail
Trail Information Trail Name: Flat Top Mountain Trail Location: Near Estes Park, Colorado in the Rocky Mountain National Park Date: …
Somewear Global Hotspot Review
This Somewear Global Hotspot is made for the adventurer who wants to get outdoors, yet stay safe and be informed. …
Hiking Trails in Colorado | Tanglewood Trail
Trail Information Trail Name: Tanglewood Trail (Out & Back) Location: Northwest of Bailey, Colorado Trail Video on YouTube: Tanglewood Trail, …
Garmin inReach Explorer vs Mini
Why is the Garmin inReach Explorer more popular than the Garmin inReach Mini? That’s a great question and I believe …
AllTrails Colorado | Find Your Next Favorite Trail
I have been using AllTrails Colorado, which is an easier way to say, I have been using AllTrails to find …
The Day I Almost Gave Up
Have you ever been so exhausted and worn out that you at least had a small sense of what people …
SPOT Gen3 Review
Wouldn’t you like to have a wallet sized SOS beacon on your pack and also be able to send messages …
SPOT X Review
2-Way Messaging with a Built-In Keyboard and Unique U.S. Cell Phone Number. There’s no other Emergency Satellite Messenger that can …
Garmin inReach Mini Review
Great things come in little packages and this Garmin inReach Mini packs a punch. It even makes some people think …
Garmin inReach Explorer Review
There is one Emergency Satellite Messenger that seems to stand out from the crowd and it’s the Garmin inReach Explorer. …
SPOT Gen3 Review | Trial Run
After my SPOT Gen3 was delivered this weekend, and after the activation was complete, it was time for a trial …
Garmin inReach vs Spot
I think it’s time to stack the best compact satellite messengers up against each other. This is the battle between …
Garmin inReach Mini vs Explorer
Who Would Win? Which satellite messenger would win the top prize between the Garmin inReach Mini vs Explorer? This is …
Spot Gen 3 Satellite Messenger | Out of the Box Review
My First Impressions My first satellite messenger was just delivered to my door. I bought the Spot Gen 3 Satellite …
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Hiking Trails in Colorado | Mount Herman Loop
Trail Information Trail Name: Mount Herman and Raspberry Mountain Loop Location: Near Palmer Lake and Monument, Colorado Date: September 7, …
What Emergency Beacon for Hiking Will I Buy?
I have been researching emergency locator beacons for hiking and I know how important they are if you find yourself …
Emergency Radio Reviews
These emergency radio reviews, which may be better known as Personal Locator Beacon Reviews or Satellite Messenger Reviews are a …
Emergency Beacon for Hiking
I have been hiking for several decades and never thought to see if there were any Emergency Beacons for Hiking, …