The Garmin In reach was a compromise with my wife as I continue to do solo trips as I get older. Kinda like life alert (I’ve fallen and I can’t get up) for outdoorsmen. You can have it report your location at predetermined intervals and text off the grid.
I send my wife a text in the morning and night to say I’m still alive, and she can track my movement if she wants. Is nice for solo hunts and cross country flights in the cub. If you do use the SOS function, you can send info on what the emergency is.
Mostly I think my wife wants it so they can find a body and speed up the life insurance payment.
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/outdoor-recreation/satellite-communicators/
