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.

We got a first look at Garmin’s new inReach Messenger Plus. Here’s what we think of its new photo and voice memo sharing capabilities.

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.

The Garmin InReach Messenger is an expensive satellite relay that lets you send texts, photos, or voice messages to family in areas with no cell signal.

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.