Even in my own hilly, albeit domesticated National Park of Exmoor in south-west England, you can easily get lost. And when the light fades and the clouds descend, the marshy bogland can be not just unpleasant, but lethal.
Garmin’s inReach Mini 3 Plus is now not so much a luxury as a necessity for any outdoorsman, whether they be long-distance trekker, mountaineer, off-piste skier, scuba diver, or otherwise solo traveler.
This tiny, satellite-connected tracking device has been around for some years, but its latest, just-released version, the Mini 3 Plus, pretty much completes any shortcomings of earlier editions. A barely two-inch-square unit allows the user connectivity in every environment, enhanced messaging, both text and voice, SOS messaging, and a whole range of screen and other improvements on earlier models. At $499, (plus activation and connection fees) it could be a life saver and, if nothing else, a huge reassurance to nervous parents of gap-year kids.
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