Garmin’s new inReach Messenger Plus is an upgraded version of the company’s satellite communicator that expands the original’s text messaging capabilities with the ability to now send photos and audio clips through the Iridium satellite network.

Garmin's inReach Messenger Plus offers more ways to stay in touch on your off-grid adventures - in case of emergency or just for fun. Here's how it works.

New satellite communicator comes with a range of new features to keep users safe and connected in the wilderness

Thankfully, I have good friends and had my InReach Mini 2 hooked onto my backpack. Help, as it were, was just a "Help!" text away. Even before that incident, however, I legit didn't ever leave my house and went off on my insane Utah adventures without it.