Zoleo, a new 2 way satellite messenger and SOS device, just launched. https://www.zoleo.com/en-us/
In a nutshell, it uses Iridium satellite network. Device itself only has on-board SOS button and check in button; otherwise you must pair Zoleo with a smart phone or tablet to send receive messages. There is no display/screen. Can get DarkSky weather reports. 200 hour internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery. No navigation or tracking (although check-ins can be configured to send your GPS coordinates). Price point of $199 for the device is enticing. Plans start at $20/month and seem cheap but can only put a plan to "sleep" after initial 3 month commitment.
Another option along with Inreach, SpotX, Somewhere, Bivvystick. The more the merrier.
In a nutshell, it uses Iridium satellite network. Device itself only has on-board SOS button and check in button; otherwise you must pair Zoleo with a smart phone or tablet to send receive messages. There is no display/screen. Can get DarkSky weather reports. 200 hour internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery. No navigation or tracking (although check-ins can be configured to send your GPS coordinates). Price point of $199 for the device is enticing. Plans start at $20/month and seem cheap but can only put a plan to "sleep" after initial 3 month commitment.
Another option along with Inreach, SpotX, Somewhere, Bivvystick. The more the merrier.
