I’ve used earlier versions of this product (also the InReach line) with great success. It’s helped my loved ones feel much more secure when I’m off for days doing technical mountain climbing. Just a simple “at camp, done for the day” really allays fears. The quick “delayed but everything’s ok” also makes my wife happy.
There are also numerous reports in the 2017 Accidents in North American Climbing report where sat communicators were key in timely and life-saving rescues.
